Lead Specialist, Workday Financials

A Big 4 firm is currently seeking a Lead Specialist, Workday Financials to join its Managed Services practice.

Responsibilities:
Provide oversight and lead execution of day-to-day activities for Workday managed services engagements across a variety of post-production clients which includes enhancements, optimizations, break/fix support, release management, new feature deployments, process improvements, and strategic road mapping; lead the analysis, design, configuration, and delivery of Workday solutions
Guide cross-functional teams in troubleshooting complex Workday issues and implementing scalable solutions, ensuring proper documentation of design decisions, configuration rationale, and solution architecture for knowledge continuity and governance
Lead onshore and offshore Workday Financials teams by managing capacity, forecasting resource needs, and balancing workloads, while also driving team development through skill gap analysis, mentoring, and ongoing coaching to ensure high-quality delivery and career growth
Serve as a strategic Workday Financials advisor during sales pursuits and proposal development by leading client tenant assessments, identifying optimization opportunities, and shaping value-driven solutions to enhance feature adoption and operational efficiency
Configure and support Workday Financial modules, including customers, suppliers, banking, journals, and ledger setup; lead activities related to period close, financial reporting, and account reconciliation; ensure compliance with GAAP and internal audit requirements, while supporting configuration of chart of accounts, intercompany processes, and allocations; partner with client finance teams to optimize workflows, improve reporting accuracy, and align system functionality with evolving accounting policies and regulatory standards
Act with integrity, professionalism, and personal responsibility to uphold the firm s respectful and courteous work environment

Qualifications:
Minimum five years of recent experience in post-production, managed services support or consulting experience working directly with internal/external clients in area of Workday Finance; minimum two years of recent experience in a leadership role
Master of Business Administration (MBA) or Management Information Systems (MIS) from an accredited college/university is preferred; Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university is required
Experience in leading process reengineering and implementing enhancements to workflows, approvals, and reporting that drive efficiency, ensure compliance, and deliver measurable business value
Required Workday certification/skills in Workday Record to Report. Please note that any candidate hired into this position who doesn't currently hold the certification will be required to secure it within three months from the commencement of employment
Certification/skills in Budgets and Accounting Center is preferred
Deep understanding of Finance business processes and how they are operationalized within Workday, with strong knowledge of general period close, general ledger reconciliation, financial reporting and consolidation, intercompany accounting, compliance, and internal controls
Exceptional communication, facilitation, and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively engage stakeholders, translate complex concepts, and lead cross-functional collaboration across onshore and offshore teams
Demonstrated ability to drive structured problem-solving and guide teams through root cause analysis, resolution planning, and delivery of scalable Workday solutions
Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. The firm will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa)