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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Director, Finance Systems (Workday ERP / Financials) - **Company:** SystemsAccountants Limited - **Location:** United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Data Analysis, Information Systems, System Configuration, Data Governance, Data Integrity, Human Resources Information System (HRIS), Prism (Software), Regression Testing, Workday Integrations, Systems Integration, Workday Financials, Workday Studio, EIB, Workday, BIRT Reporting - **Published:** July 9, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=31783bad59cdb6fa ## About the Role 8+ years of Workday Financials experience, including hands-on configuration and system administration Deep expertise across multiple Workday Financials modules: General Ledger, AP, AR, Procurement, and Expenses at minimum Demonstrated experience leading Workday Financials implementations, module deployments, or major enhancement projects Strong understanding of GAAP accounting principles and financial close processes Experience managing integrations between Workday and external systems Proven ability to translate complex finance business requirements into scalable Workday configurations Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple concurrent initiatives Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills - comfortable presenting to CFO and executive leadership Preferred Qualifications Workday Financials Pro certification (one or more modules strongly preferred) Experience with Workday Adaptive Planning, Prism Analytics, or Workday Extend Prior experience leading or supporting a full Workday Financials implementation Background in public accounting or corporate accounting/finance (CPA a plus) Experience in a multi-entity, multi-currency, or regulated industry environment Familiarity with Workday Studio, BIRT reporting, and advanced calculated fields Education Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, or related field required ## Description We are seeking an experienced and strategic Director of Workday Financials to own the design, configuration, governance, and ongoing evolution of our Workday Financial Management environment. This is a senior individual contributor and leadership role that serves as the primary subject matter expert for Workday Financials across the organization, partnering closely with Finance, Accounting, FP&A, and IT to deliver scalable, best-practice solutions that support business growth and operational efficiency. The ideal candidate brings deep hands-on Workday Financials configuration expertise combined with the strategic mindset to lead cross-functional initiatives, influence senior stakeholders, and drive platform maturity. Key Responsibilities Platform Ownership & Strategy Serve as the enterprise subject matter expert and system owner for Workday Financial Management Define and execute the Workday Financials roadmap, aligning platform capabilities with organizational priorities Lead the evaluation, planning, and delivery of new module deployments, feature enhancements, and Workday release updates (bi-annual) Establish and enforce system governance standards, configuration best practices, and change management processes Configuration & Administration Own end-to-end configuration across core Workday Financials modules including General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Procurement, Expenses, Projects, and Banking & Settlement Manage business process framework design, security role administration, and tenant maintenance Lead testing, validation, and deployment of system changes including regression testing and UAT coordination Troubleshoot and resolve complex system issues, serving as the escalation point for Workday Financials support Finance Partnership Partner with Accounting, FP&A, and Finance Operations to translate business requirements into effective Workday solutions Support month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring data integrity and accuracy of financial reporting Design and maintain financial reports, dashboards, composite reports, and calculated fields to meet business reporting needs Serve as a key stakeholder in ERP-related audit requests and internal control reviews Integrations & Data Oversee integrations between Workday Financials and third-party systems including banking, procurement, tax, and payroll platforms Partner with IT and integration teams on EIB, Core Connectors, and Studio integrations Ensure data governance standards are applied across the Workday financial data model Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement Lead and mentor a small team of Workday Financials analysts or administrators Drive cross-functional collaboration with HR/HRIS, IT, and business unit finance teams Communicate platform strategy, project status, and system changes to executive leadership Manage relationships with Workday and third-party implementation partners ## Related Videos - [What if your HR software adapted to you, not the other way around?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100259-what-if-your-hr-software-adapted-to-you-not-the-other-way-around) - [Destigmatizing the Workplace: Building Real Inclusion](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1492-destigmatizing-the-workplace-building-real-inclusion) - [Data Science in Retail](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/586-data-science-in-retail) - [The Future of Employee Wellbeing: Benefits, Trust & Performance](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1808-the-future-of-employee-wellbeing-benefits-trust-performance) - [Data Science on Software Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/162-data-science-on-software-data) - [Beyond Gut Feelings: The Rise of Data-Driven HR](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1326-beyond-gut-feelings-the-rise-of-data-driven-hr) ## Related Articles - [Data Analyst Salary in the UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/278-data-analyst-salary-in-the-uk) - [Data Analyst Salary in Switzerland](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/276-data-analyst-salary-in-switzerland) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Making Data Warehouses Fast: A Developer’s Story](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/107-making-data-warehouses-fast-a-developer-s-story)