IT Lead Analyst – Workday Financials and Procurement

Overview

IT Lead Analyst — Workday Financials and Procurement

Location: Greater Chicago, IL/ Virtual

Camping World & Good Sam is seeking a skilled and motivated IT Lead to join our team to oversee the technology platforms and applications that support the company’s financial and accounting operations. The Workday Lead — Finance & Accounting Applications will play a critical role in supporting the organization’s financial and accounting systems. This position will manage the day-to-day operations, maintenance, and enhancements of Workday finance and accounting platform including core financials, accounting center, projects, procurement, etc.

The IT Lead will also collaborate with stakeholders to implement system improvements and ensure data integrity, performance, and compliance within financial systems. This role requires a blend of financial & accounting expertise and strong IT acumen to align planning & implementation with the organization’s technology strategy and supports strategic decision-making. Champion our methodology to ensure consistency of service and completion of all milestones and deliverables to plan.

• Manage the day-to-day operations of the Workday core financials, accounting center, procurement, projects, Prism, etc., including system configurations, business process workflows, custom objects, security, and integrations.

• This is a highly visible individual technical role responsible for the outcomes and success of Workday financial teams that play a key role in delivering the stated goals of the organization.

• Play a pivotal role in the Workday implementation project and later assume ongoing ownership of the platform by leading configuration, supports design decisions, process optimization, and partners closely with Finance, Accounting, FP&A, AP/AR, and IT stakeholders.

• System Implementation and Upgrades:
  Collaborate with stakeholders to define system requirements, participate in the implementation and testing, and oversee the deployment of system upgrades to ensure a smooth transition and minimal disruption to users.

• System Enhancements and Customizations:
  Identify opportunities for system enhancements and propose innovative solutions to optimize the business processes, drive end-to-end automation initiatives, and improve user experience.

• Perform Workday tenant configuration, data loads (EIB’s), Sandbox environments, etc. by defining, documenting, and enforcing system standards.

• Data integrity and quality:
  Ensure data integrity and accuracy within the Workday Financials and HR work streams by monitoring data feeds, executing data audits, and resolving data discrepancies in a timely manner.

• Workday Reporting:
  Generate regular and ad-hoc reports using Workday reporting tools to provide insights on financial metrics, trends, and compliance requirements.

• Collaboration and Stakeholder Management:
  Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Finance, Accounting, FP&A, AP/AR, HR, IT, and business leaders, to gather requirements, understand business needs, and provide guidance on system capabilities and best practices.

• System Documentation:
  Maintain accurate system documentation, including process workflows, system configurations, and standard operating procedures, to ensure knowledge sharing and facilitate system maintenance and upgrades.

• Stay Updated:
  Stay abreast of the latest industry trends, best practices, and updates in Workday and related technologies to bring new ideas and innovation to the organization’s business processes.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure project timelines, deliverables, and goals are met. Manage data migration processes during system implementations, upgrades, and integrations.

• Implement and maintain security controls to protect financial data and ensure proper access management. Work with internal and external auditors to support financial system audits and provide necessary documentation.

• Identify opportunities to enhance financial processes through automation and system improvements, leveraging technologies such as RPA (Robotic Process Automation) or AI-driven analytics.

• Bachelor’s degree in…