Systems Administrator - Workday Financial

Overview

Since 2012, we have grown to become one of the leading single‑family rental companies and homebuilders in the country, recently recognized as a top employer by Fortune and Great Place To Work. At AMH, our goal is to simplify the experience of leasing a home through professional management and maintenance support, so our residents can focus on what really matters to them, wherever they are in life.

The Systems Administrator – Workday Financial is responsible for managing and maintaining the financial systems, configuring and maintaining various modules such as accounting center, payroll, adaptive planning, spend management, reporting, analytics, and integrations.

• Manage, maintain, configure, and implement applications and systems, including support.
• Troubleshoot incidents and ensure system compliance, security, and licensing.
• Create and maintain system documentation, procedures, and policies.
• Perform complex Workday configuration changes, create test scripts, and test to ensure processes meet predetermined goals.
• Research, design, test and implement configuration changes resulting in process improvements.
• Serve as a lead subject‑matter expert for Workday and apply knowledge to maintain effective system utilization and accuracy.
• Support assigned Workday module(s), including managing semi‑annual releases and regular updates.
• Monitor system performance and proactively address issues, seeking opportunities to enhance processes and improve user experience.
• Track, schedule, plan, and execute scheduled upgrades.
• Coordinate projects, manage project plans, gather status, and send status reports.
• Identify and document requirements for configuration changes.
• Facilitate change‑management processes, including development and execution of test scripts, communication plans, implementation plans, and rollback plans.
• Investigate, triage, and troubleshoot escalated issues and system outages.
• Perform root‑cause analysis and exercise appropriate problem‑management strategies.
• Manage vendors during incidents, enhancements, or maintenance of the application.

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, accounting, finance, information systems, and/or computer science preferred.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred.
• Workday Module Certifications preferred.
• Minimum five (5) years of experience in financial systems, applications management, and/or related field.
• Minimum three (3) years of experience in financial system administration with an understanding of accounting and finance concepts, processes, and procedures.
• Minimum of three (3) years of in‑depth hands‑on experience configuring and maintaining Workday Accounting Center, Prism, and other modules including expense management and adaptive planning.
• Strong understanding of accounting and finance business process.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, planning, analysis, and organization skills.
• Excellent analytical thinking and problem‑solving/solution skills.

The anticipated pay range for this position is $ to $ annually, depending on factors such as geographic location, education, training, skills, and relevant experience.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts and/or health savings accounts.
• Dependent savings accounts.
• 401(k) with company matching contributions.
• Employee stock purchase plan.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Nine paid holidays per year.
• Paid time off with accrual rate of 0.0577 hours per hour worked, up to a maximum of 120 hours per year.

Background check required. AMH will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

American Homes 4 Rent, LP (“AMH”) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, status as a parent, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non‑merit based factors. AMH provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.

AMH participates in the E‑Verify program.