Workday Financials Associate Director

Protiviti

. Lead the Workday team as a Technology Consulting Associate Director .

Posted 9/17/2026full-timeDallas • Arizona • United StatesSenior💰 $153,000 - $260,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading Workday Financials implementations, including requirements definition, design workshops, and post-go-live support. Proven ability to develop strategies for complex business problems and cultivate strong client relationships while mentoring teams and driving business development.

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Workday Financials ImplementationRecord to Report (R2R) Process ImprovementBusiness Development StrategiesClient Relationship ManagementLeadership and Team Mentoring

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Hard Skills

Workday ImplementationRequirements DefinitionDesign WorkshopsData ConversionFinancial Reporting PracticesProcess ImprovementProject ManagementSolution ArchitectureCost EstimationAnalytics

Soft Skills

Client CommunicationTeam MotivationMentoringCross-Team CoordinationProblem Solving

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office SuiteVisioAccess

Certifications & Qualifications

Workday Financials CertificationAccounting Center CertificationAdaptive CertificationPrism Certification

Industry Keywords

Professional ServicesFinancial ServicesBusiness DevelopmentClient EngagementRisk Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the Workday team as a Technology Consulting Associate Director
Strengthen client relationships and provide guidance through engagement completion
Partner with strategic clients to identify and manage risk
Develop strategies and solutions for complex business problems using analytics, automation, and current tools and methods
Develop new projects and identify new business opportunities
Build lasting client and community relationships and serve as a Protiviti ambassador in the market
Mentor teams and provide growth and development opportunities
Oversee successful completion of project work plans
Lead and perform Workday implementation activities including requirements definition, design workshops, testing, data conversion, training, cutover, and post-go-live support
Design and manage future-state processes for Record to Report and/or Order to Cash functions
Manage large, complex Workday Financials implementations
Develop implementation plans, including effort, timing, and cost estimates
Establish and cultivate business relationships and professional networks with senior executives
Pursue business development opportunities and implement strategies to obtain new work or clientele
Communicate issues, risks, and challenges to client personnel, including executives
Conduct performance appraisals, mentor and coach team members, review work, coordinate across teams, and motivate staff
Contribute to thought leadership and knowledge-sharing across teams
Manage a diverse portfolio of clients across multiple industries

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline, such as MIS, Finance/Accounting, or Engineering
9+ years working in professional services or industry
Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, especially Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; secondary emphasis on Visio and Access
Workday certified in Financials strongly preferred; Accounting Center, Adaptive, and/or Prism certifications are a plus
Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting practices
Demonstrated experience leading/managing future-state design and process improvement projects focused on Record to Report (R2R) and/or Order to Cash (O2C)
Functional and systems experience focused on R2R and/or O2C business functions
Experience serving as a solution architect, project manager, and/or workstream lead for R2R and/or O2C during Workday design and implementation
Experience managing large, complex Workday Financials implementations
Experience developing Workday Financials and Account Center implementation plans, including estimating effort, timing, and costs
Experience designing and implementing Workday, including requirements definition, design workshops, testing, data conversion, training, cutover, and post-go-live support
Experience establishing business relationships and professional networks, including with senior executives
Experience pursuing business development opportunities and obtaining new work or clientele
Ability to translate and communicate issues, risks, and challenges to client personnel, including executives
Leadership and direct supervisory experience, including performance appraisals, mentoring, coaching, work review, cross-team coordination, and motivating teams
Successful completion of a background check
Protiviti is not registered to hire or employ personnel in West Virginia or Alaska

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual bonus plan with 16% bonus target opportunity and/or discretionary stock compensation opportunities
Medical, dental, and vision coverages
FSA and HSA healthcare accounts
Life and accident insurance
Adoption and fertility assistance
Paid parental leave up to 10 weeks
Short-term and long-term disability
401(k) savings and investment plan with employer match of 50% on the first 6% of contributions
Choice Time Off (CTO) for vacation, personal needs, and sick time; new hires receive up to 20 days per calendar year
Up to 11 paid holidays each calendar year
Hybrid work model combining in-person and remote work
Flexible work environment
Professional growth, learning, training, mentoring, and development opportunities