Workday Financials Architect

Workday Financials / ERP Transformation Leader   (Sr Workday Solutions Architect)

Need a Workday-certified Financials Architect with strong experience in ERP Finance implementations and dedicated to Workday Financials across public sector.

Senior Workday Solution Architect with specialized expertise in Workday Finance to lead the design, implementation, and optimization of Workday Financials solutions. This role requires a deep understanding of Workday Finance modules, hands-on technical proficiency, and the ability to align ERP solutions with organizational goals in industries such as higher education, public sector, healthcare, and not-for-profit sectors.

As a senior leader, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to architect and deliver scalable, compliant, and innovative solutions that drive organizational success.

• Lead the design and implementation of Workday Financials modules, including Core Financials, Banking & Settlements, Accounting Center, Revenue Management, Contracts-to-Cash, Record-to-Report, and Procure-to-Pay.
• Optimize Grants Management processes, including Pre-/Post-Award, Effort Certification, Subawards, Salary Cap, and Award Budget Plans.
• Ensure compliance with US GAAP, federal grant guidelines, and other industry-specific financial regulations.

Solution Design & Architecture:

• Architect scalable and efficient solutions for Workday Financials, ensuring seamless integration across modules and alignment with business requirements.
• Design and implement security frameworks, data governance strategies, and FDM (Foundation Data Model) structures to support financial reporting and compliance.
• Lead large-scale ERP migrations from legacy systems (e.g., PeopleSoft) to Workday, ensuring smooth transitions and minimal disruption.

Project Leadership:

• Serve as the ERP Transformation Leader for enterprise-wide Workday implementations, guiding teams through Agile/Scrum methodologies and change management processes.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define project goals, deliverables, and success metrics, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives.
• Mentor and coach team members to build internal expertise and ensure project excellence.

System Optimization & Troubleshooting:

• Conduct system health checks, configuration reviews, and troubleshooting for Workday Financials to identify and resolve pain points.
• Develop and implement automated workflows for key financial processes, such as Payroll Reconciliation, Revenue Recognition, Expense Processing, and Subaward Tracking.
• Optimize integrations using tools like Workday Studio, EIB, BIRT, REST/SOAP APIs, and Prism Analytics.

Reporting & Analytics:

• Build advanced composite and matrix reports, dashboards, and custom analytics using Prism Analytics and Workday Extend to provide actionable insights.
• Enhance financial visibility and decision-making capabilities by designing robust reporting frameworks tailored to organizational needs.

Required Qualifications:

• Workday Certifications: Active certification in Workday Financials, including Core Financials, Banking & Settlements, Revenue Management, Grants Management, Accounting Center, and Contracts-to-Cash – valid through 2025 R1.
• ERP Expertise: Minimum of 10+ years in ERP implementations, with 7+ years dedicated to Workday Financials solutions.
• Technical Proficiency: Advanced knowledge of Workday integration tools (Studio, EIB, BIRT, REST/SOAP APIs) and cross-functional Workday modules (Adaptive Planning, Prism Analytics, Extend).
• Compliance Knowledge: Proven experience ensuring compliance with US GAAP and federal grants regulations in Financials implementations.
• Project Leadership: PMP certification with demonstrated success in leading enterprise-scale ERP projects using Agile/Scrum methodologies.

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