Financial Systems Analyst

0000 Great Hearts America; Phoenix (AZ); Híbrido; USD 80.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Culture of growth

Descripción de la vacante

Great Hearts America seeks a Financial Systems Analyst for the Home Office with hybrid work arrangements. You will administer Workday Financial Management, ensure security, troubleshoot integrations, and deliver reporting solutions in collaboration with Finance and HR teams.

Ideal candidates have solid accounting knowledge, advanced Excel skills, and a track record of optimizing financial processes and controls. Reports to the Director of Financial Systems.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in information systems, accounting, finance, business, or related field preferred; equivalent relevant experience considered.
• Workday training or certification strongly preferred.
• 3+ years of hands-on Workday Financial Management experience.
• Experience supporting Workday Financial Management is required.
• Proficiency in Financial Accounting, Procurement, Expenses, Banking & Settlement, Projects, Grants, Reporting or Payroll desirable.
• Experience with Workday security administration, configuration, reporting, and troubleshooting.
• Experience supporting EIBs and Workday integration monitoring and issue resolution.
• Advanced Excel and strong analytical/problem-solving skills.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and internal controls.
• Excellent written/spoken communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsabilidades

• Administer and maintain Workday Financial Management processes, security, and configurations.
• Troubleshoot errors, workflow issues, and data integrity concerns.
• Configure foundational financial data: cost centers, accounts, worktags, and org structures.
• Implement and maintain business process controls and validations.
• Create/maintain reports, dashboards, and data extracts.
• Support Workday integrations, including EIBs and external interfaces.
• Manage security roles and periodic access reviews.
• Gather requirements, document solutions, test enhancements, and support Workday releases.

Conocimientos

Workday expertise

Excel advanced

Accounting fundamentals

Security configuration

Reporting & analytics

EIBs & integrations

Requirements gathering

Problem solving

Educación

Bachelor's degree in information systems, accounting, finance, or related field

Herramientas

Workday

Excel

Microsoft 365

Descripción del empleo

Position

Financial Systems Analyst

Department

Finance

Location

Great Hearts America Home Office / Hybrid, as assigned

Reports To

Director of Financial Systems

FLSA Status

Exempt, Full-time

Salary Range

Salary range is $80,000-$90,000

About Great Hearts Academies

Great Hearts Academies is the largest network of classical K-12 schools in the country with academies across Arizona, Louisiana, and Texas. With a mission to cultivate the minds and hearts of students through the pursuit of Truth, Goodness and Beauty, we believe the highest goal of education is to become good, intellectually, and morally.

Benefits

What does Great Hearts have to offer? We offer a range of distinctive benefits designed to support the well-being and growth of our faculty and staff:

• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Exceptional medical, dental, and vision insurance with minimal employee contribution.
• Retirement Planning: A competitive 401(k) with employer match.
• Supportive & Mission-Driven Culture: Join a workplace centered around true collegiality, collaboration, and opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Position Summary

The Financial Systems Analyst is responsible for the administration, configuration, support, and continuous improvement of Workday Financial Management. This role partners closely with Accounting, FP&A, Payroll, Shared Services, and People/HR teams to maintain system integrity, administer security, troubleshoot issues, support integrations, improve business processes, and deliver reporting solutions. The ideal candidate combines strong Workday expertise with a solid accounting foundation and the ability to translate business requirements into effective system solutions.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain Workday Financial Management business processes, security, and configurations.
• Troubleshoot and resolve system errors, workflow issues, approval routing problems, and data integrity concerns.
• Configure and maintain foundational financial data, including cost centers, spend categories, accounts, worktags, and organizational structures.
• Implement and maintain business process controls, validations, and workflow enhancements.
• Create and maintain reports, dashboards, calculated fields, and data extracts.
• Support, troubleshoot, and validate Workday integrations, including EIBs and external system interfaces.
• Manage security roles, user access, and periodic access reviews.
• Gather requirements, document solutions, test enhancements, and support Workday releases and production support activities.

Qualifications, Competencies & Strengths

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in information systems, accounting, finance, business, or a related field preferred; equivalent relevant experience may be considered.
• Workday training or certification is strongly preferred.
• Experience: 3+ years of hands-on Workday Financial Management experience.
• Special Skills: Experience supporting Workday Financial Management is required.
• Proficiency in functional areas such as Financial Accounting, Procurement, Expenses, Banking & Settlement, Projects, Grants, Reporting, or Payroll is highly desirable.
• Experience with Workday security administration, business process configuration, reporting, and troubleshooting errors.
• Experience supporting EIBs and Workday integration monitoring and issue resolution.
• Advanced Excel and strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial operations, business process improvement, and internal controls.
• Strong requirements gathering, testing, documentation, reporting, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive financial and employee data with appropriate confidentiality and security awareness.
• Commitment to the mission and philosophy of Great Hearts and to responsible stewardship of resources in service to students and schools.
• Superior written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate financial or systems information for non-finance audiences.
• Sound judgment, discretion, attention to detail, and a high standard of accuracy and follow-through.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented, multi-entity and multi-state environment.
• Service orientation, collaborative problem solving, and the ability to build trust across schools, regions, and functional teams.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365; advanced Excel capability is expected for finance leadership and analytical roles.

Additional Requirements

Type of fingerprint clearance: Must possess or obtain applicable fingerprint clearance if required by assignment, state, or campus access expectations.

Physical functions: Requires but is not limited to sitting, standing, repetitious hand and body movements, bending, squatting, and reaching. May be required to move or position equipment up to approximately 15 pounds.

Travel required: Occasional travel to Great Hearts offices, academies, or partner sites may be required depending on role responsibilities. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal history background check and fingerprint clearance in accordance with state requirements. Travel required: May need to travel locally for training and professional development opportunities. This description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions. It does not exclude or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

Great Hearts Academies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our purpose is to cultivate the minds and hearts of students through the pursuit of Truth, Goodness, and Beauty. Great Hearts Academies leads the way in classical, liberal arts education. We are a growing network of charter schools and private Christian schools, expanding in existing and new regions across Arizona, Louisiana, and Texas. Whether you are seeking teaching, leadership, or campus support opportunities, we have established a mission-driven culture and emphasis on learning and growing, professionally and personally. At Great Hearts, we provide a calling to shape the future through an education that fosters human flourishing and academic excellence. We celebrate diversity and welcome individuals from all backgrounds—inside and outside education—who bring unique perspectives and ideas to enrich our community. Through meaningful conversations and collaboration, we foster a strong, supportive cohort of educators. At Great Hearts, your passion and expertise will thrive in a supportive and dynamic environment.

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