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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Workday Financials Architect - **Company:** Brown, LLC - **Location:** Baltimore, MD, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $100,000.0 - $125,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, JIRA, Financial Software, Prism (Software), Scrum Methodology, Release Management, Software Deployment, Systems Architecture, System Testing, Systems Integration, Workday Financials, Workday Studio, EIB, Workday - **Published:** May 19, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=a801835846b66c2d ## About the Role The ideal candidate has 5+ years of hands-on Workday Financials experience, experience working in Jira within an Agile framework, and a demonstrated ability to lead requirements gathering and solution design efforts., * 5+ years of hands-on Workday Financials experience * Demonstrable experience as a Workday Financials Architect, Lead, or Senior Consultant * Extensive knowledge of core FINs modules (GL, AP, AR, Procurement, Assets, Banking) * Strong experience gathering and documenting business requirements * Demonstrated success working in Jira * Experience working with the Agile/Scrum methodology * Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills Preferred Qualifications * 8+ years of Workday Financials experience * Workday Financials certification(s) (Active or Expired) * Experience leading large-scale implementations or major FINs transformations * Experience with integrations (Workday Studio, EIB, third-party systems) * Experience with Accounting Center / Prism * Experience with FDM, Business Assets, and Banking Modules * Strong accounting and finance process knowledge * Experience in financial services or asset management environments * Portfolio Accounting experience Key Competencies * Strategic thinker with strong system architecture mindset * Detail-oriented with a focus on governance and controls * Strong facilitation and requirements elicitation skills * Comfortable in operating in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment * Ability to balance technical depth with business partnership Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future employer-sponsored work authorization (e.g., H-1B , O-1, F-1 (OPT), TN, or any other non-immigrant visa classifications that require employer support or sponsorship). ## Description We are seeking an experienced Workday Financials Architect to lead the design, configuration, and ongoing optimization of our Workday Financials environment. This individual will serve as the functional and technical lead for FINs, partnering closely with Finance, IT, and business stakeholders to deliver scalable, well-architected solutions aligned with organizational goals., Workday Financials Architecture & Design * Serve as the subject matter expert and solution architect for Workday Finance Modules (GL, AP/AR, Revenue Management, Expenses, Procurement, and Fixed Assets) * Lead system design and project implementations across core FINs modules (GL, AP, Banking & Settlements, Procurement, etc.). * Ensure scalable, sustainable configuration aligned with accounting standards and internal controls. * Review and optimize business processes and system integrations. * Maintain governance over configuration, security, and reporting design. Requirements Gathering & Solution Development * Lead requirements discovery sessions with Finance, Accounting, and operational stakeholders. * Translate business requirements into well-designed Workday solutions. * Develop functional specifications and support technical documentation. * Partner with integration teams to define inbound/outbound data requirements. * Ensure traceability from requirements through design, build, testing, and deployment. Project Management & Agile Delivery * Manage initiatives and prioritize workstreams using Jira. * Operate within an Agile/Scrum framework, including backlog grooming, sprint planning, and participating in retrospectives. * Define user stories with clear acceptance criteria. * Track progress, risks, and dependencies across projects. * Drive cross-functional coordination to ensure on-time, high-quality delivery. Stakeholder Engagement * Act as a trusted advisor to Finance leadership. * Communicate complex system concepts in business-friendly terms. * Lead workshops, training and design sessions when needed. * Provide strategic input on roadmap planning and system enhancements. Testing & Deployment * Lead and participate in functional and system testing activities (i.e., unit, integration, regression, and UAT). * Participate in release management and production deployment processes. * Ensure strong documentation and knowledge transfer practices. * Support IT SOC Audit requests as they relate to the Workday platform ## Related Videos - [Next Level Enterprise Architecture: Modular, Flexible, Scalable, Multichannel and AI-Ready?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1017-next-level-enterprise-architecture-modular-flexible-scalable-multichannel-and-ai-ready) - [Destigmatizing the Workplace: Building Real Inclusion](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1492-destigmatizing-the-workplace-building-real-inclusion) - [Improving quality with Agentic AI with Rovo Dev and Xray](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2005-improving-quality-with-agentic-ai-with-rovo-dev-and-xray) - [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) - [The Future of Employee Wellbeing: Benefits, Trust & Performance](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1808-the-future-of-employee-wellbeing-benefits-trust-performance) - [Collaboration Quantified: Lessons from Open Source Developer Networks](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1422-collaboration-quantified-lessons-from-open-source-developer-networks) ## Related Articles - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [The Biggest German Tech Companies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/424-the-biggest-german-tech-companies) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Does The Tech Industry Have The Best Work-life Balance?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/427-does-the-tech-industry-have-the-best-work-life-balance) - [How Much FAANG Companies Actually Pay Software Engineers in 2025](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/230-how-much-faang-companies-actually-pay-software-engineers-in-2025) - [Data Analyst Salary in the UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/278-data-analyst-salary-in-the-uk)