Workday Finance-Accounting Systems Manager
Acrisure
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Job summary
Acrisure is seeking an Accounting Systems Manager – Workday Finance to lead administration, configuration, and strategy for the organization's financial systems, focusing on Workday Finance. This role partners with Accounting, Finance, IT, and business operations to analyze problems, define requirements, and drive continuous improvement.
The ideal candidate brings deep accounting knowledge, strong technical aptitude, and proven Workday Financials experience, with a track record of
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, information systems, or related field.
- 5+ years of experience in Accounting, Finance, or Financial Systems roles.
- Direct experience with Workday Finance in a systems configuration or functional analyst capacity.
- Experience with ERP or financial systems (e.g., Workday, SAP, Oracle, NetSuite).
- Familiarity with financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow) and core accounting principles.
Responsibilities
- Lead the administration, configuration, and governance of Workday Finance, including security and business process frameworks
- Serve as the SME for Workday Finance, including General Ledger, AP, AR, Fixed Assets, and Financial Close
- Manage and develop a team of Accounting Systems Analysts with clear expectations and performance reviews
- Partner with stakeholders to analyze problems, gather requirements, and deliver scalable Workday Finance solutions
- Oversee development of business requirements, functional specs, test plans, and training documentation for Workday Finance projects
- Troubleshoot system issues, identify root causes, and coordinate resolutions with IT or Workday
- Oversee monitoring of interfaces, integrations, and data flows between Workday Finance and other systems
- Analyze current accounting processes and identify opportunities for automation and efficiency gains
- Lead and support system upgrades, Workday releases, new modules, and integrations with regression testing
- Oversee UAT and ensure changes meet functional and accounting requirements
- Ensure SOPs, user guides, and workflows are created and maintained
- Support Workday data governance and data integrity across the system ecosystem
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Job description
A global fintech leader, Acrisure empowers millions of ambitious businesses and individuals with the right solutions to grow boldly forward. Bringing cutting-edge technology and top-tier human support together, we connect clients with customized solutions across a range of insurance, reinsurance, payroll, benefits, cybersecurity, mortgage services – and more.
A global fintech leader, Acrisure empowers millions of ambitious businesses and individuals with the right solutions to grow boldly forward. Bringing cutting-edge technology and top-tier human support together, we connect clients with customized solutions across a range of insurance, reinsurance, payroll, benefits, cybersecurity, mortgage services – and more.
In the last twelve years, Acrisure has grown in revenue from $38 million to almost $5 billion and employs over 19,000 colleagues in more than 20 countries. Acrisure was built on entrepreneurial spirit. Prioritizing leadership, accountability, and collaboration, we equip our teams to work at the highest levels possible.
The Accounting Systems Manager – Workday Finance serves as a key leader in the administration, enhancement, and strategic direction of the organization's financial systems, with a primary focus on Workday Finance. This role partners with internal stakeholders across Accounting, Finance, IT, and business operations to analyze problems and data, develop requirements for technology solutions, and resolve issues with an eye toward continuous improvement.The ideal candidate will have strong technical aptitude, deep accounting knowledge, and provencritical thinking skills, withdirectexperience in Workday Financials and a passion for process improvement.
- Lead the administration, configuration, and governance of Workday Finance, including securityandbusiness process frameworks
- Serve as the primary subject matter expert (SME) for Workday Finance, including General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Fixed Assets, and Financial Close
- Manage and develop a team of Accounting Systems Analysts by setting clear expectations, providing feedback, conducting performance reviews, and fostering a high-performing, accountable team environment.
- Partner with Accounting, Finance, and IT stakeholders to analyze business problems, gather requirements, and deliver scalable Workday Financesolutions
- Oversee thedevelopmentofbusiness requirements, functional specifications, test plans, and training documentation for Workday Financeprojects
- Troubleshoot system issues,identifyroot causes, and coordinate resolutions with IT or Workday asappropriate
- Oversee the monitoring ofsystem interfaces, integrations, and data flows between Workday Finance and upstream/downstream systems to ensure accuracy, timelines, andcompleteness
- Analyze current accounting processes andidentifyopportunities for automation, efficiency gains, and system enhancements withinWorkday
- Lead and support system upgrades, Workday bi-annual releases, new module implementations, and integrations; manage regression testing and changecommunication
- Overseeuser acceptance testing (UAT) and ensure system changes meet functional and accountingrequirements
- Ensure thatstandard operating procedures (SOPs), user guides, and workflowsare created andmaintained
- Support Workday data governance processes and ensure data integrity across the financial systemecosystem
- Strong understanding of Workday Financeconfiguration, including business process design, security roles, andreporting
- Deep knowledge of accounting processes including GL, AP, AR, Fixed Assets, and financial close cycles
- Familiarity with system integrations, API concepts, ETL processes, and change managementpractices
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities with a focus on continuous improvement
- Effective communicationskills and ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams across both business and technicalroles
- Meticulous attention to detailwith the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-pacedenvironment
- Ability to manage multiple projects with shifting priorities while meeting deadlines and producing meaningfuldeliverables
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, informationsystems,or related field
- 5+ years of experience in Accounting, Finance, or Financial Systems roles
- Directexperience with Workday Financein a systems configuration, or functional analyst capacity
- Experience with ERP or financial systems (e.g., Workday, SAP, Oracle, NetSuite)
- Familiarity with financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow) and core accounting principles
- Workday certification ordirectexperience with Workday Financials modules (e.g., Accounting Center, Financial Accounting, Procurement)
- Prior involvement in ERP implementations or large‑scale financial systems projects
- Prior management experience, preferably in a remote environment
- CPA, CMA, or equivalent accounting certification
- Knowledge of SOX compliance and internal control frameworks
The base compensation range for this position is $113,000 - $153,000. This range reflects Acrisure's good faith estimate at the time of this posting. Placement within the range will be based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to skills, experience, qualifications, location, and internal equity.
At Acrisure, we’re building more than a business, we’re building a community where people can grow, thrive, and make an impact. Our benefits are designed to support every dimension of your life, from your health and finances to your family and future.
Making a lasting impact on the communities it serves, Acrisure has pledged more than $22 million through its partnerships with Corewell Health Helen DeVos Children's Hospital in Grand Rapids, Michigan, UPMC Children's Hospital in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and Blythedale Children's Hospital in Valhalla, New York.
- Physical Wellness: Comprehensive medical insurance, dental insurance, and vision insurance; life and disability insurance; fertility benefits; wellness resources; and paid sick time.
- Mental Wellness: Generous paid time off and holidays; Employee Assistance Program (EAP); and a complimentary Calm app subscription.
- Financial Wellness: Immediate vesting in a 401(k) plan; Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options; commuter benefits; and employee discount programs.
- Family Care: Paid maternity leave and paid paternity leave (including for adoptive parents); legal plan options; and pet insurance coverage.
- … and so much more!
This list is not exhaustive of all available benefits. Eligibility and waiting periods may apply to certain offerings. Benefits may vary based on subsidiary entity and geographic location.
Acrisure is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
We consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Applicants may request reasonable accommodation by contacting leaves@acrisure.com.
Final candidates will be required to complete post‑offer verification processes related to the role and in accordance with applicable laws.
Learn more about our privacy practices for applicants by visiting the Acrisure California Applicant Privacy Policy.
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