Workday FDM Architect

Veriipro; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Veriipro in Boston seeks a Senior Workday Architect focused on the Foundation Data Model (FDM) and Finance architecture. You will review and optimize FDM, lead or support design initiatives, and align with Finance, HR, and payroll stakeholders to shape the platform roadmap.

You will translate complex Workday concepts into clear recommendations, assess risks and long-term scalability, and support multi-entity deployments. Strong consulting and executive-facing communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Deep expertise in Workday Financials and Foundation Data Model (FDM).
• Experience leading FDM design, redesign, or optimization initiatives.
• Experience supporting multi-company or new entity implementations.
• Strong understanding of Chart of Accounts strategy and financial data structures.
• Experience assessing current-state Workday architecture and developing strategic recommendations.
• Understanding of financial systems and business process alignment.
• Ability to evaluate implications across Finance, HR, supply chain, and payroll.
• Strong consulting, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work with senior and executive-level stakeholders.
• Strong business acumen and strategic problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Review and assess the current Workday Foundation Data Model (FDM) and related financial structures.
• Lead or support FDM design, redesign, and optimization initiatives.
• Advise Finance and HR leadership on FDM strategy, architecture, and design decisions.
• Identify potential risks, design gaps, dependencies, and long-term scalability concerns.
• Develop recommendations for supporting new companies or entities within Workday.
• Evaluate and define Chart of Accounts (COA) strategy and related financial structures.
• Assess current-state architecture and develop a future-state roadmap aligned with business objectives.
• Partner with Finance, HR, and Workday stakeholders to establish architectural direction and achieve alignment.
• Evaluate the impact of FDM and organizational design decisions on financial systems, business processes, supply chain, and payroll.
• Provide executive-level advisory and architectural guidance to business and technical stakeholders.
• Translate complex Workday Financials concepts into clear business recommendations and actionable solutions.
• Support strategic decision-making related to Workday Financials architecture and organizational growth.

Skills

Workday Financials

FDM (Foundation Data Model)

FDM design

Multi-entity implementations

COA strategy

Financial data structures

Workday architecture

Executive stakeholder management

Business process alignment

Strategic problem solving

Consulting

Communication skills

Senior stakeholder engagement

Job description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Review and assess the current Workday Foundation Data Model (FDM) and related financial structures.




• Lead or support FDM design, redesign, and optimization initiatives.




• Advise Finance and HR leadership on FDM strategy, architecture, and design decisions.




• Identify potential risks, design gaps, dependencies, and long-term scalability concerns.




• Develop recommendations for supporting new companies or entities within Workday.




• Evaluate and define Chart of Accounts (COA) strategy and related financial structures.




• Assess current-state architecture and develop a future-state roadmap aligned with business objectives.




• Partner with Finance, HR, and Workday stakeholders to establish architectural direction and achieve alignment.




• Evaluate the impact of FDM and organizational design decisions on financial systems, business processes, supply chain, and payroll.




• Provide executive-level advisory and architectural guidance to business and technical stakeholders.




• Translate complex Workday Financials concepts into clear business recommendations and actionable solutions.




• Support strategic decision-making related to Workday Financials architecture and organizational growth.

Required Qualifications

• Deep expertise in Workday Financials and Workday Foundation Data Model (FDM).




• Experience leading FDM design, redesign, or optimization initiatives.




• Experience supporting multi-company or new entity implementations.




• Strong understanding of Chart of Accounts strategy and financial data structures.




• Experience assessing current-state Workday architecture and developing strategic recommendations.




• Understanding of financial systems and business process alignment.




• Ability to evaluate implications across Finance, HR, supply chain, and payroll.




• Strong consulting, communication, and stakeholder management skills.




• Demonstrated ability to work with senior and executive-level stakeholders.




• Strong business acumen and strategic problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the healthcare industry is a plus but not required.




• Experience providing executive-level Workday architecture and advisory guidance.




• Experience developing future-state Workday architecture and transformation roadmaps.




• Experience working with complex organizational structures and multiple legal entities.