Workday Specialist- FIN

Expected Semimonthly Salary:

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CCRC prides itself as a workplace of choice for passionate talent, driven by our mission to cultivate child, family and community well-being. Whether the position works directly with the public or supports our programs, every position is vital to our mission's success and reputation as a leader. We are not your typical non-profit. We are 900+ people strong and growing!

General Summary:

Under the supervision of the Workday Administrator, the Workday Specialist - FIN provides functional and technical support for Workday Financial Management applications utilized by Finance, People and Culture (P&C), and other departments. The role supports system configuration, user security, reporting, data integrity, day-to-day operational needs and ongoing management of the Workday Financial suite across the organization, while assisting with system enhancements integrations and release updates. The Workday Specialist - FIN works collaboratively, provides functional leadership, oversight of configuration and serve as the primary liaison between Finance, It and external vendors to ensure accurate, compliant, and efficient financial system operations. This role requires a strong blend of Workday expertise, leadership, financial process acumen, and stakeholder engagement.

The Workday Specialist - FIN will play a key role in optimizing financial operations and ensuring the Workday platform effectively supports business objectives.

Salary Range: $134,000 - $160,000 annually

Note: The Position is currently designated and being recruited as HYBRID and REQUIRES 3 days per week on-site in our Chatsworth, CA Headquarters Office. Following the introductory period and the successful alignment of Workday support initiatives with business needs, there may be opportunity for the position to increase in the number of days remote per week.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Within a team structure, this position will perform the following responsibilities:

Administration, Support, Maintenance & Governance (35%)

Implementation & Optimization (30%)

Reporting & Analytics (15%)

Integration & Data (10%)

Engagement & Communication (10%)

Learn more about the responsibilities and qualifications for this role by reviewing the full job description: Workday Specialist FIN Job Flyer

Job Specifications

Minimum Required

• Education/Experience:
  • Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent professional experience directly related professional experience that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential job functions.
  • 5+ years of progressive ERP systems experience, application and support
  • 3+ years of hands-on experience with Workday Financials
  • Proven experience leading and managing Workday Financial implementations, post-production support, or large-scale enhancement projects.
  • Deep understanding of financial processes and operations (i.e. AP, AR, GL, internal controls) including GAAP compliance, financial close, balance sheet, procurement lifecycles, Grant module, Accounting Center, financial reporting and compliance.
  • Strong Reporting skills, (custom reports, , Workday Report Writer, dashboards, calculated field).
• Technical Requirements:
  • Certification and Proficiency with core Workday Financials modules
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite, particularly Excel
  • Experience with Workday Studio, EIBs and Cloud Connect for integrations including banking platforms, payroll or external procurement systems (3rd parties)
  • Ability to read and interpret technical documents and industry specific manuals
• Preferred - All minimum requirements above met, plus:
  • Experience:
    • Workday Certification in additional modules
    • MBA or CPA preferred
• Behavioral:
  • Maintain the confidentiality required as it relates to the organization’s financial data and business processes.
  • Must be adept at problem solving, including being able to identify issues and resolve situations in a timely manner.
  • Excellent verbal and written communications skills including stakeholder and executive reporting.
  • Strategic thinking with the ability to translate business goals into system capabilities.
  • Consistently maintains a high level of detail-orientation and accuracy.
  • Cooperati