Workday Financials Solution Architect

Meridian Partners

13h • $170,000 - $220,000 • Remote

About The Position

Meridian is seeking a Solution Architect to join their Workday Practice. This senior technical leadership role requires deep Workday Financials expertise combined with architectural instincts and executive presence to guide complex implementations for large public sector clients. The position is central to Meridian's delivery of enduring outcomes and is a core part of their market differentiation. The role involves shaping scalable designs, guiding solution direction, and mentoring junior consultants. The public sector Workday market is accelerating, offering high-stakes, high-visibility programs. This role is compensated accordingly with a strong base and a meaningful bonus tied to delivery outcomes. Meridian fosters a culture built on integrity, mission, and relationships.

Requirements

• 10+ years of Workday Financials or enterprise ERP implementation experience, with at least 5 of those years in Workday delivery
• Deep functional expertise in one or more Workday Financials domains: FDM, Financial Accounting, Grants, Procurement, Financial Reporting
• Meaningful public sector implementation experience — state and local government, K–12, or federal
• A demonstrated track record of designing complex solutions, leading delivery teams, and presenting confidently to executives who ask hard questions
• Active Workday Implementer Certifications — a minimum of two, with Record to Report required
• Must be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship, now or in the future

Nice To Haves

• Additional certifications across the following are a strong plus: Contracts to Cash, Procure to Pay, Accounting Center, Financial Consolidations, Strategic Sourcing, Inventory, Business Assets, Banking & Settlements, Financial Reporting

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end functional solution architecture across one or more Workday Financials workstreams — FDM, Core Financials, Grants, and beyond — for multiple clients simultaneously
• Translate complex business and regulatory requirements into cohesive, scalable Workday designs that will still make sense three years from now
• Lead architecture and design workshops, guiding clients toward supportable solutions grounded in Workday best practices
• Anticipate cross-module dependencies and downstream impacts before they become delivery problems
• Serve as the functional authority and escalation point when the hard calls need to be made
• Validate that every solution is configurable, auditable, and sustainable
• Architect solutions that address the real complexity of public sector and K–12 environments: ACFR reporting, GASB accounting rules, encumbrance accounting, and fund-based budgeting
• Partner closely with Finance, IT, HR, Payroll, and governance stakeholders to ensure alignment, compliance, and no surprises
• Bring genuine public sector fluency
• Act as the primary Solution Architect and client-facing lead for your workstream
• Communicate solution designs, tradeoffs, risks, and recommendations in language that resonates in a steering committee
• Balance client preferences with Workday-recommended patterns
• Show up to executive reviews and key decision forums as Meridian's most credible voice on the solution
• Review and approve design documentation, configuration workbooks, and testing strategies
• Proactively surface risks related to data, compliance, integrations, and downstream processes
• Ensure clean, well-governed transitions to post-production support
• Lead and mentor Functional Leads and Consultants across Financials workstreams
• Coach junior consultants through complex problem-solving
• Promote genuine collaboration across workstreams
• Contribute reusable accelerators, templates, and IP
• Participate in pre-sales solutioning, estimates, and client presentations
• Contribute thought leadership on public sector and K–12 Workday delivery
• Support hiring, onboarding, and practice growth

Benefits

• 401(k) with company match that immediately vests
• Comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision, caregiver/adoption support, financial coaching, EAP
• Company-paid life insurance
• Continuous learning and growth opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed