Job Summary 

The Accounting Systems Manager – Workday Finance serves as a key leader in the administration, enhancement, and strategic direction of the organization's financial systems, with a primary focus on Workday Finance. This role partners with internal stakeholders across Accounting, Finance, IT, and business operations to analyze problems and data, develop requirements for technology solutions, and resolve issues with an eye toward continuous improvement. The ideal candidate will have strong technical aptitude, deep accounting knowledge, and proven critical thinking skills, with direct experience in Workday Financials and a passion for process improvement.  

Responsibilities 

• Lead the administration, configuration, and governance of Workday Finance, including security and business process frameworks  

• Serve as the primary subject matter expert (SME) for Workday Finance, including General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Fixed Assets, and Financial Close  

• Manage and develop a team of Accounting Systems Analysts by setting clear expectations, providing feedback, conducting performance reviews, and fostering a high-performing, accountable team environment.  

• Partner with Accounting, Finance, and IT stakeholders to analyze business problems, gather requirements, and deliver scalable Workday Finance solutions  

• Oversee the development of business requirements, functional specifications, test plans, and training documentation for Workday Finance projects  

• Troubleshoot system issues, identify root causes, and coordinate resolutions with IT or Workday as appropriate  

• Oversee the monitoring of system interfaces, integrations, and data flows between Workday Finance and upstream/downstream systems to ensure accuracy, timelines, and completeness  

• Analyze current accounting processes and identify opportunities for automation, efficiency gains, and system enhancements within Workday  

• Lead and support system upgrades, Workday bi-annual releases, new module implementations, and integrations; manage regression testing and change communication  

• Oversee user acceptance testing (UAT) and ensure system changes meet functional and accounting requirements  

• Ensure that standard operating procedures (SOPs), user guides, and workflows are created and maintained 

• Support Workday data governance processes and ensure data integrity across the financial system ecosystem 

Requirements

• Strong understanding of Workday Finance configuration, including business process design, security roles, and reporting 

• Deep knowledge of accounting processes including GL, AP, AR, Fixed Assets, and financial close cycles 

• Familiarity with system integrations, API concepts, ETL processes, and change management practices 

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities with a focus on continuous improvement 

• Effective communication skills and ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams across both business and technical roles 

• Meticulous attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment 

• Ability to manage multiple projects with shifting priorities while meeting deadlines and producing meaningful deliverables 

RequiredEducation and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, information systems, or related field 

• 5+ years of experience in Accounting, Finance, or Financial Systems roles 

• Direct experience with Workday Finance in a systems configuration, or functional analyst capacity 

• Experience with ERP or financial systems (e.g., Workday, SAP, Oracle, NetSuite) 

• Familiarity with financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow) and core accounting principles 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Workday certification or direct experience with Workday Financials modules (e.g., Accounting Center, Financial Accounting, Procurement)

• Prior involvement in ERP implementations or large-scale financial systems projects 

• Prior management experience, preferably in a remote environment 

• CPA, CMA, or equivalent accounting certification 

• Knowledge of SOX compliance and internal control frameworks 

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