Brown Advisory-posted 3 months ago
$195,000 - $210,000/Yr
Full-time • Senior
Baltimore, MD
501-1,000 employees

We are seeking a seasoned and strategic Workday Senior Financials Lead to oversee the implementation, optimization, and ongoing support of Workday Financials across the organization. This role will serve as a subject matter expert (SME) in Workday Financials, partnering with Accounting, Finance, IT, and business stakeholders to ensure the platform effectively supports financial operations, reporting, and compliance. The ideal candidate will be a hands-on leader and possess deep expertise in Workday Financials modules, strong project leadership skills, and proven ability to translate business needs into scalable system solutions.

  • Lead the design, configuration, and deployment of Workday Financials modules including Financial Accounting, Procurement, Expenses, Projects, and Assets.
  • Serve as the primary liaison between Finance and IT teams to align system capabilities with business goals.
  • Develop and maintain a roadmap for Workday Financials enhancements and integrations.
  • Manage end-to-end implementation and upgrade projects, including requirements gathering, solution design, testing, and deployment.
  • Identify opportunities for process improvement and automation within financial workflows.
  • Ensure system configurations are optimized for performance, scalability, and compliance using Workday’s best practices.
  • Develop and maintain financial reports and dashboards using Workday Report Writer and Calculated Fields.
  • Support Finance teams with data analysis and insights for strategic decision-making.
  • Ensure Workday Financials complies with internal policies, GAAP, and regulatory requirements.
  • Collaborate with audit and compliance teams to support financial audits and controls.
  • Mentor junior Workday analysts.
  • Lead cross-functional teams in financial systems projects and initiatives.
  • Foster a culture of continuous improvement and knowledge sharing.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Accounting, Finance or related field.
  • 7+ years of experience in financial systems, with at least 3–5 years focused on Workday Financials.
  • Proven experience with multiple Workday Financials modules and implementations.
  • Strong proficiency in Workday Financials configuration, business processes, and reporting tools.
  • Experience with Workday integrations and data migration strategies.
  • Familiarity with financial compliance frameworks and audit requirements.
  • Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.
  • Strong organizational skills.
  • Ability to work independently and lead cross-functional technical initiatives in a fast-paced environment.
  • Workday Financials Certification (e.g., Financial Accounting, Procurement, Projects).
  • CPA, CMA, or other finance-related certifications are a plus.
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Wellness program participation incentive
  • Financial wellness program
  • Fitness event fee reimbursement
  • Gym membership discounts
  • Colleague Assistance Program
  • Telemedicine Program (for those enrolled in Medical)
  • Adoption Benefits
  • Daycare late pick-up fee reimbursement
  • Basic Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
  • Voluntary Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
  • Short Term Disability
  • Paid parental leave
  • Group Long Term Disability
  • Pet Insurance
  • 401(k) (50% employer match up to IRS limit, 4 year vesting)
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