Workday Senior Financials Lead

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We are seeking a seasoned and strategic Workday Senior Financials Lead to oversee the implementation, optimization, and ongoing support of Workday Financials across the organization. This role will serve as a subject matter expert (SME) in Workday Financials, partnering with Accounting, Finance, IT, and business stakeholders to ensure the platform effectively supports financial operations, reporting, and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, configuration, and deployment of Workday Financials modules including Financial Accounting, Procurement, Expenses, Projects, and Assets.
• Serve as the primary liaison between Finance and IT teams to align system capabilities with business goals.
• Develop and maintain a roadmap for Workday Financials enhancements and integrations.
• Manage end-to-end implementation and upgrade projects, including requirements gathering, solution design, testing, and deployment.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and automation within financial workflows.
• Ensure system configurations are optimized for performance, scalability, and compliance using Workday’s best practices.
• Develop and maintain financial reports and dashboards using Workday Report Writer and Calculated Fields.
• Strong hands-on skills configuring across all financial modules.
• Support Finance teams with data analysis and insights for strategic decision-making.
• Ensure Workday Financials complies with internal policies, GAAP, and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with audit and compliance teams to support financial audits and controls.
• Mentor junior Workday analysts.
• Lead cross-functional teams in financial systems projects and initiatives.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and knowledge sharing.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Accounting, Finance or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in financial systems, with at least 3–5 years focused on Workday Financials.
• Proven experience with multiple Workday Financials modules and implementations.

Technical Skills

• Strong proficiency in Workday Financials configuration, business processes, and reporting tools.
• Experience with Workday integrations and data migration strategies.
• Familiarity with financial compliance frameworks and audit requirements.

Soft Skills

• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and lead cross-functional technical initiatives in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Certifications

• Workday Financials Certification (e.g., Financial Accounting, Procurement, Projects)
• CPA, CMA, or other finance-related certifications are a plus.

Salary Range: $195 - $210k. Commensurate with experience and location. Does not include bonus or long term incentive eligibility (if applicable).

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Wellness program participation incentive
• Financial wellness program
• Fitness event fee reimbursement
• Gym membership discounts
• Colleague Assistance Program
• Telemedicine Program (for those enrolled in Medical)
• Adoption Benefits
• Daycare late pick-up fee reimbursement
• Basic Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Voluntary Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Paid parental leave
• Group Long Term Disability
• Pet Insurance
• 401(k) (50% employer match up to IRS limit, 4 year vesting)

Brown Advisory is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.