Sr. Accountant (Workday Financials)

TL;DR

Sr. Accountant (Workday Financials): Leading the functional design, configuration, and validation of Workday Financials modules during a transition from Oracle EBS with an accent on data integrity and process efficiency. Focus on mapping business processes, managing data migration, and establishing internal SME networks through training programs.

Location: Must be based in the USA (Hybrid in Boston or Remote elsewhere). Must be a U.S. citizen or Green Card holder; candidates under OPT, EAD, or CPT visas are not eligible.

Company

A global technology services company specializing in cloud architecture, infrastructure, migration, and optimization for enterprises.

What you will do

• Lead design sessions to define the Foundation Data Model (FDM) and configure business processes, account posting rules, and security assignments.
• Oversee the extraction, cleansing, and mapping of legacy financial data from Oracle EBS into Workday.
• Develop comprehensive test scripts and lead User Acceptance Testing (UAT) to validate financial controls and reporting accuracy.
• Design advanced financial reports and dashboards using Workday Report Writer and Composite Reports.
• Design and execute a "train-the-trainer" program to develop a network of internal, cross-functional Workday SMEs.
• Provide expert troubleshooting and support during the initial post-go-live stabilization period.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA certification is highly preferred.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience as an accountant with Workday Financials.
• Experience with at least one full lifecycle implementation.
• Deep knowledge of U.S. GAAP, FDM architecture, and Workday modules (R2R and P2P).
• Strong analytical problem-solving skills and ability to manage change among cross-functional teams.
• U.S. citizenship or Green Card holder status is mandatory.

Culture & Benefits

• Work format: Either hybrid (if in the Boston area) or fully remote (if elsewhere in the USA).
• Work hours aligned with the US East Coast.
• Payment in USD, with a choice of bi-weekly or monthly frequency.
• Project-based engagement for a duration of 6 months.

Hiring process

• Recruiter Screen (45 min).
• Client Interview 1.
• Client Interview 2.