Workday Certified Financials PSA Architect

Accenture • Chicago, IL

4d • $94,400 - $266,300

About The Position

We are Accenture, a global professional services company, searching for a Workday FINs PSA Architect. This individual will be part of a team of advisory professionals focused on cloud-based data-reporting operations that integrate and optimize the essential corporate functions of finance, analytics, planning and HR. For many of our clients, successfully getting their data operations into cloud environments is a major focus. The enterprise data-reporting software of Workday is a critical component of many of the cloud solutions we design, which is why Accenture has assembled a team of more than 2,000 Workday-certified professionals. Help HR and Finance leaders define and execute their strategy and give them the adaptability they need in a fast-changing world. To help you take your skillset beyond Workday technology, our Transformation Powered by Workday Training will help you take your consulting to a whole new level. Take your Workday skills and career to the next level, mastering complex projects while expanding your leadership and advisory skills with a market-leading team. As a Workday FINs PSA Architect, your primary responsibilities may include:

Requirements

• Workday Financials Partner Certification
• Minimum of 5 years of consulting experience, most recently in a Consultant, or similar level role
• Minimum of 5 years of hands on Workday Financials PSA experience
• Minimum of 5 years of US and/or Global Financials Operations
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent (minimum 12 years) work experience. (If Associates Degree, must have minimum 6 years of work experience)
• Travel may be required for this role. The amount of travel will vary from 0 to 100% depending on business need and client requirements

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency in multiple business processes: (PTP, QTC, CTC, OTC, GL, FA, Budgeting, Cash Management, etc…)
• Experience leading global and/or LE Workday engagements.
• Thrive in a diverse, fast paced environment.
• Other leading Cloud based SaaS financial application implementation experience: (Oracle E-Business Suite, NetSuite, Infor, Unit 4, PeopleSoft, Oracle Cloud ERP, SAP, Lawson, etc...)
• An advanced degree in the area of specialization

Responsibilities

• Manage teams in the identification of business requirements, functional design, process design (including scenario design, flow mapping), prototyping, testing, training, defining support procedures
• Formulate planning, budgeting, forecasting and reporting strategies.
• Develop statements of work and/or client proposals
• Develop and manage vendor relationships
• Lead workshops for client education
• Manage resources and budget on client projects
• Serve as the escalation point for critical functional issue resolution
• Provide subject matter expertise to aid in decision making related to the functional solution
• Lead, mentor, counsel and manage performance metrics of project staff
• Conduct working sessions with clients to gather, understand, and analyze business requirements.
• Architect Workday Financials PSA solution to ensure that all work streams are cohesive and cross functional impacts are considered and mitigated
• Advise clients on industry standards and leading practices.
• Understand and apply Workday and Accenture methodologies.
• Provide the Project Manager with status updates and keep them apprised of overall project status.
• Demonstrate strong client and stakeholder management to achieve project objectives
• Ensure the client takes advantage of Workday best practices.
• Support innovation through the creation of new industry leading methods and assets

Benefits

• Accenture offers a market competitive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability coverage, a 401(k) plan, bonus opportunities, paid holidays, and paid time off.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees