Financial Systems Administrator

Aston Carter; Herndon (VA); Remote; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Aston Carter is seeking a Financial Systems Administrator to enhance and maintain its Workday Financials platform. This role involves close collaboration with finance and IT teams to optimize operations and ensure data integrity. Candidates should possess a bachelor's degree and at least 3 years of relevant experience, showcasing strong Excel and data visualization skills.

Benefits

Competitive compensation and performance-based bonuses

Comprehensive benefits package

Flexible work arrangements

Generous PTO

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience administering Workday Financials in a commercial environment.
• Advanced Excel proficiency including complex formulas and automation.
• Hands-on experience with Power BI or SQL for data visualization.

Responsibilities

• Administer and optimize the Workday Financial platform.
• Develop and maintain advanced Excel models for financial analysis.
• Build and maintain dashboards using Power BI or SQL.

Skills

Data modeling

Data analysis

Problem solving

Communication

Excel proficiency

Financial operations understanding

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems

Tools

Workday Financials

Power BI

SQL

Job description

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We are seeking a highly skilled Workday Financial Systems Administrator to support a high-impact, $500M commercial program. This role is critical in ensuring the integrity, performance, and scalability of our Workday Financials platform. You will work closely with Finance, Accounting, and IT teams to streamline financial operations, enhance reporting capabilities, and support strategic decision-making through data.

• Administer and optimize the Workday Financials platform, including configuration, security, and integrations.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for system enhancements, issue resolution, and user support.
• Develop and maintain advanced Excel models using complex formulas (e.g., INDEX/MATCH, nested IFs, pivot tables, macros).
• Extract and transform financial data from Workday and Excel for analysis and reporting.
• Build and maintain dashboards and reports using Power BI or SQL to support program performance tracking and executive reporting.
• Ensure data accuracy and consistency across systems through audits, reconciliations, and validation processes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support budgeting, forecasting, procurement, and general ledger processes.
• Document system processes, configurations, and user guides; support training initiatives.
  
  

Required

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Systems, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience administering Workday Financials in a commercial or enterprise environment required.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including data modeling and automation.
• Hands-on experience with Power BI or SQL for data visualization and querying.
• Strong understanding of financial operations, including GL, AP/AR, procurement, and budgeting.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
  
  

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $140000.00 - $180000.00/yr.

Competitive compensation and performance-based bonuses

Comprehensive benefits package (health, dental, 401(k), etc.)

Flexible work arrangements and generous PTO

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 6, 2025.

About Aston Carter

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Finance and Sales

• Industries

  Accounting

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