Workday Financials Manager

Protiviti

. Partner with clients to solve complex business problems and provide impactful advice and solutions .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timePhoenix • Arizona • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $125,000 - $200,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Workday Financials design and implementation, including configuration, project management, and process improvement for R2R and O2C functions. Strong leadership skills in mentoring teams and managing complex client engagements while ensuring compliance with accounting principles and financial reporting practices.

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Workday Financials ImplementationProject ManagementR2R and O2C Process ImprovementAccounting Principles KnowledgeLeadership and Mentoring

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Hard Skills

Workday FinancialsFDM ConfigurationData ConversionRequirements DefinitionDesign WorkshopsTestingCutover SupportPost-Go-Live SupportFinancial ReportingProcess Improvement

Soft Skills

Client Relationship ManagementMentoringCoachingTeam CoordinationCommunication

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office SuiteVisioAccessOracleSAPMicrosoft Dynamics 365AdaptivePrism

Certifications & Qualifications

Workday Financials CertificationAccounting Center CertificationAdaptive CertificationPrism Certification

Industry Keywords

Professional ServicesSarbanes-Oxley ComplianceFinancial Data ManagementBusiness Process DesignClient Proposal Preparation

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudOracle

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Partner with clients to solve complex business problems and provide impactful advice and solutions
Develop lasting relationships with client personnel through quality product delivery
Foster a professional network and serve as a Protiviti ambassador in the market
Mentor, train, and coach Consultants and Senior Consultants
Facilitate successful completion of project work plans
Lead and manage future-state design and process improvement projects for R2R and/or O2C functions
Serve as solution architect, project manager, and/or workstream lead during Workday Financials design and implementations
Develop Workday Financials and Accounting Center implementation plans, including effort, timing, and cost estimates
Lead requirements definition, design workshops, testing, data conversion, training, cutover, and post-go-live support
Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand financial reporting and data management requirements
Design and architect Workday Financials configurations, including FDM, workflows/BPs, account structures, and system integrations
Implement Workday Financials and FDM best practices for data accuracy, security, and accounting compliance
Conduct gap analyses between business needs and Workday capabilities and recommend solutions or enhancements
Stay current on Workday Financials, FDM, Accounting Center, Adaptive, and Prism functionality
Lead application control reviews and risk assessments for customers using Workday, Oracle, SAP, and/or Microsoft Dynamics 365
Participate in Sarbanes-Oxley compliance assessments
Lead teams and coordinate work across teams, including performance reviews and development opportunities
Participate in client proposal preparation and strategies to win new business
Work with 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
5+ 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; certifications in Accounting Center, Adaptive, and/or Prism 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 with R2R and/or O2C business functions
Experience serving as 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 Accounting Center implementation plans, including effort, timing, and cost estimates
Experience designing and implementing Workday, including requirements definition, design workshops, testing, data conversion, training, cutover, and post-go-live support
Experience with Workday Financials configuration, including FDM, workflows/BPs, account structures, and integrations
Knowledge of Workday Accounting Center, Adaptive, and/or Prism is a plus
Knowledge of segregation of duties, sensitive access, and user access security across Workday, Oracle Cloud, and/or Microsoft Dynamics 365
Leadership and direct supervisory experience, including performance appraisals, mentoring, coaching, work oversight, cross-team coordination, and motivating teams
Background check required as a condition of employment
Ability to work in a hybrid model, including in-person work at local Protiviti offices and client sites, with local or out-of-state travel as required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual bonus plan providing eligible employees additional cash and/or discretionary stock compensation opportunities, with a 12% bonus target
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 environment
Opportunities to learn, inspire, and advance within a collaborative and inclusive culture