Workday Associate Consultant (Financials, CPA required) Remote

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At Strada, possibility isn’t just a promise – it’s the foundation of everything we do. We believe in unlocking potential for every colleague, creating a journey of growth, discovery, and impact.

With the support, resources, and opportunities we provide, you’ll build a fulfilling future – working on meaningful projects that span industries and regions, contributing to outcomes that matter.

Strada is a people, payroll, and technology leader simplifying international workforce management. Operating in 180+ countries, we design and deliver people-first solutions powered by cloud-based technology – helping organizations grow and enabling workforces to perform at their best.

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Workday Associate Consultant (Financials)

The Role

• Independently consults with external clients and participates in all stages of the Workday project lifecycle, from planning and design phases through testing and deployment for Workday HCM and/or Financials application.

• Effectively executes medium to large client deliverables from start to finish across multiple, concurrent projects utilizing Strada’s quality standards and consulting methodology.

• Manages self and work to project scope, timeline and budget. Coordinates with others when applicable.

• Listens to client request, assesses actual client need, provides subjective matter expertise, proposes alternatives, and recommends solution(s).

• Frequently discusses, and can articulate to clients, lessons learned from previous client experience, Workday best practices, as well as Strada's Point of View.

• Provides direction and guidance internally to less experienced colleagues by directing work and reviewing deliverables.

• Participates in or may lead internal business initiatives to assist the organization in building our Strada brand and collateral, including but not limited to internal domain groups, chats and training.

• Participates in building the Strada Brand by participating in Workday ecosystem product groups/chats.

• Serves as Subject Matter Expert in functional/technical area.

• Has specialized and deepened skill set within an area, e.g., such as Compensation, Benefits, Financials, etc.

• Creates work estimates for small to large bodies of work. Additional area specific duties and responsibilities:

• For CDS, may consult without supervision in complex projects, and/or leads Medium Enterprise or smaller Large Enterprise projects.

The Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in technical, business, or financial discipline.

• 2 to 3 years relevant consulting with business leadership and/or external clients; Workday and/or related Financial systems experience required.

• Preferred experience in Accounting, Financials, Financial Models, etc. CPA a strong plus.

• Proven consultative skills to guide client and internal discussions to agreement of solutions in a timely manner.

• Experience implementing complex, practical business solutions under multiple deadlines.

• Able to prioritize and organize increasingly complex work to ensure overall timeliness and quality standards.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and to adapt to frequent change.

• Proven experience working creatively and analytically in a dynamic environment.

• Demonstrated advanced experience with Excel and PowerPoint.

• Exhibits problem-solving skills, including troubleshooting issues and escalates as appropriate.

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, including clear articulation of complex messages and requirements.

• Demonstrated commitment and achievement to delivery excellence and client satisfaction.

• Proven experience demonstrating initiative and curiosity to build skills in other areas.

• If not already a holder of the relevant Workday Certification, successful completion of appropriate Workday Certification(s) is a requirement of the role, as well as on-going successful re-certification.

• Additional Workday certifications may be required.

We offer the best of both worlds—an intimate team setting with the resources and tools of a large firm. Through various projects, you’ll have the opportunity to accelerate your career growth by taking on more responsibility. Our practice prides itself on retaining a company culture which provides a fun yet challenging and supportive environment for all colleagues. You will be able to make a direct impact on the firm’s success.
 

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