IT Lead Analyst – Workday Financials Accounting Center

Overview

IT Lead Analyst — Workday Financials Accounting Center

Location:
Greater Chicago, IL/ Virtual

• Manage the day-to-day operations of the Workday core financials, accounting center, Prism Analytics, 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, support design decisions, process optimization, and partnering closely with Finance, Accounting, FP&A, AP/AR, and IT stakeholders.
• Drive requirements, fit gap, and solution design for:
• Accounting: chart of accounts structure, accounting rules, journals, allocations, period close, Banking & Settlements touchpoints, and Accounting Center event-to-accounting transformations.
• Prism Analytics: data modeling, ingestion pipelines, governance, security, and certified datasets for financial reporting and operational analytics.
• 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 business processes, drive end-to-end automation initiatives, and improve user experience.
• Lead data migration strategy for master’s and open/historical balances; define archival and audit access approach. Oversee integration design for banks, tax engines, subledgers/operational sources, and data platform connections supporting Prism.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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 computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Proven experience as a Lead or Manager in implementing and managing Workday’s core financials and accounting center, projects, procurement, Prism, etc.
• 6 years hands-on experience with Workday Financials (Accounting/GL/Close) and Prism Analytics including configuration, integrations, business processes, reporting, and security.
• Strong understanding of financial processes (e.g., general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, budgeting, financial reporting, etc.).
• Certifications in Workday Financials and Accounting Center would be a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with the capability to translate business needs into technical solutions.
• Experience working in a cross-functional environment, with strong communication skills to interact with non-technical…