Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Ringling College of Art and Design is seeking a Workday Finance Analyst to configure, maintain, and optimize Workday Financial Management modules. The role supports financial operations, reporting, compliance, data integrity, system integrations, user training, and process improvement in collaboration with Business Affairs, IT, HR, and external vendors.
Responsibilities
- Configure, administer, and maintain Workday financial modules, including General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Procurement, Banking & Settlement and Expense Management and Adaptive Planning
- Analyze, develop, and implement enhancements to financial workflows to improve efficiency and accuracy. Collaborate with stakeholders to identify areas for automation and process improvement
- Manage testing, validation, and deployment of Workday system updates and feature enhancements. Ensure that new configurations align with financial policies and compliance standards
- Develop, oversee, and validate financial data within Workday to support compliance with regulatory requirements and internal standards
- Provide end-user training and ongoing support for financial processes within Workday. Develop and maintain documentation for financial workflows, processes, and system configurations
- Serve as a liaison between Business Affairs, IT, HR, and external vendors to troubleshoot system issues, manage integrations, and implement financial reporting solutions
- Conduct regular audits of financial data to ensure accuracy, proper classification, and compliance with security protocols
- Perform other responsibilities as assigned, including assisting with special financial projects and continuous improvement initiatives
Skills
- * Strong knowledge of Workday Financial Management modules, including General Ledger, Procurement, Banking and Expenses and Budgeting
- * Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting processes, and the relationship between financial transactions, general ledger activity, and financial reporting
- * Experience with system administration, business process configurations, and security settings within Workday
- * Proficiency in financial data analysis and reporting tools within Workday, including Workday Report Writer and Workday Prism
- * Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to assess complex financial and system-related challenges
- * Strong attention to detail and ability to ensure accuracy in Workday financial reports and data loads
- * Ability to collaborate effectively across departments, including Finance, IT, HR, and external vendors
- * Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
- * Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize work, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- * Bachelor's degree in a relevant field
- * Three years of experience in financial information systems management
- * Experience configuring and maintaining Workday Financial Management modules
- * Workday certifications in Procure-to-Pay, Record-to-Report or Financial Reporting
- * Experience in higher education or non-profit financial management
- * Familiarity with Workday Human Capital Management (HCM) and Student modules
- * Background in financial data analysis and reporting
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