Grants Functional Lead – Workday Financials

The Squires Group•Portland, OR

1d•Remote

About The Position

The Squires Group is seeking an experienced Grants Functional Lead – Workday Financials to support a large-scale public sector Workday implementation. This role offers a chance to support public sector funding transparency and accountability through a modern Workday Financials platform. With minimal travel and a highly collaborative team, this is an excellent opportunity to contribute deep functional expertise while maintaining flexibility. You’ll join a project that is in its early design phase, giving you meaningful influence over solution architecture and long-term outcomes. The work directly supports a mission-driven organization focused on serving communities through responsible public funding and operational excellence. The work is primarily remote, with less than 30% to the Pacific Northwest. Per our client contract, candidates must be US Citizens or Green Card Holders.

Requirements

Hands-on experience implementing Workday Financials with a focus on Grants
Solid understanding of public sector or government grant management requirements
Strong functional leadership and the ability to guide design decisions
Comfortable working in a mostly virtual environment with limited travel (under 30%)
Ability to contribute strategically while also engaging in hands-on configuration work
US Citizens or Green Card Holders

Responsibilities

Lead the Grants functional workstream for a full Workday Financials implementation
Partner with finance and grants stakeholders to design and configure grant accounting, compliance, billing, and reporting processes
Translate public sector grants requirements into scalable Workday solutions
Collaborate with Procurement, Spend, Payroll, and Integration teams to ensure end-to-end alignment
Support testing, data validation, and go-live readiness
Serve as the subject matter expert for grants functionality throughout the project lifecycle