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# Workday Accounting Center Lead

- **Company:** MetLife
- **Location:** New York, NY, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $120,000 - $161,600
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Information Systems, PeopleSoft Financial Management, Prism (Software), Systems Integration, Workday Financials, People Soft, Workday Accounting, Workday
- **Published:** November 12, 2026
- **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/2335E081312C40D3BDE21DEBA81AD47D/job/

## About the Role

* Bachelor's Degree in Information Systems, Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related discipline, with demonstrated experience delivering financial technology solutions
 * 3-5 years working experience in Workday Financials, ideally Accounting Center, including the ability to configure & support accounting rules, posting rules, journals, & accounting adjustments, with familiarity across related Workday Financials modules (Accounts Payable, Procurement, Expenses, Assets, Banking, Financial Reporting)
 * Proficiency leveraging Workday AI-enabled tools & technologies to enhance productivity & operational efficiency
 * Demonstrated ability to partner effectively with business stakeholders & translate accounting requirements into technology solutions
 * Strong analytical, problem-solving, & communication skills with the ability to resolve complex issues

Preferred Qualifications

 * Experience with Workday Prism & PeopleSoft Financials
 * Demonstrated ability to support platform enhancements & continuous optimization efforts
 * Strong communication, stakeholder management, & collaboration skills with a track record of effectively partnering with business & technology teams

Location Expectation: This is a hybrid role requiring a minimum of 3 days per week in office.

## Description

The Workday Accounting Center Lead is responsible for serving as a Workday Accounting Center subject matter expert, driving the design, configuration, testing, and continuous improvement of Accounting Center and related accounting capabilities within Workday Financials across the enterprise. Guided by our purpose - always with you building a more confident future - and our [1] New Frontier strategy focused on stronger growth, attractive returns and all-weather performance, this is an exciting opportunity to contribute to MetLife's ERP Modernization journey as we transition from PeopleSoft to Workday Financials.

As an Accounting Center specialist in MetLife, this role will partner closely with Finance and Accounting stakeholders, implementation partners, & other technology teams to deliver scalable solutions that enable the business to transform. During the ERP Modernization program, this lead will provide hands-on expertise in Workday Accounting Center, helping to drive configuration decisions, resolve issues, and support related Workday areas (ie: Reporting, Integrations, Security). Following each market go-live, the role will then support ongoing solution maintenance, functional optimization, & enhancements to maximize the value of MetLife's investment in Workday. References

Visible links 1. https://www.metlife.com/about-us/newsroom/2024/december/metlife-unveils-new-frontier-growth-strategy-and-long-term-financial-commitments-at-2024-investor-day, * Lead the design, configuration, & deployment of Workday Accounting Center solutions, including accounting rules, posting rules, journal sources, & subledger-to-General Ledger accounting, ensuring alignment with business & IT objectives

 * Partner with Finance, Accounting, & other business stakeholders to translate accounting requirements into Workday Accounting Center capabilities
 * Support Workday Accounting Center configuration activities during the ERP Modernization program, providing guidance on design decisions, issue resolution, testing support, risk mitigation, and deployment readiness activities
 * Coordinate dependencies between Accounting Center and other Workday Financials areas, including Accounts Payable, Procurement, Expenses, Assets, Banking, Reporting, Security, Integrations, & Prism
 * Develop & maintain Accounting Center configuration standards, documentation, and governance processes that drive business value
 * Coordinate with implementation partners, technical & business teams to deliver enhancements, prioritize work, troubleshoot issues, and continuously improve the user experience for our customers
 * Serve as an escalation point for Accounting Center issues, providing functional and solution leadership
 * Identify opportunities for process simplification, automation, and optimization within accounting and period-end processes
 * Mentor & guide team members while promoting Workday Accounting Center best practices