Workday Financials Administrator

KinderCare Education; Lowell (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in early childhood education is seeking a skilled Workday Financials Administrator to enhance their IT team. This pivotal role will focus on optimizing Workday's FINS modules, ensuring seamless operations for Finance and Accounting. You will leverage your analytical prowess to craft advanced reports and dashboards while collaborating with cross-functional teams to implement effective solutions. Join a mission-driven organization where your contributions will directly impact families and communities across the nation. If you are passionate about technology and education, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Discounted child care benefits

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Employee assistance programs

Health and wellness programs

Paid time off

Discounts for work necessities

Qualifications

• 4+ years supporting Workday FINS with advanced report writing experience.
• Solid understanding of Workday advanced reporting and testing processes.

Responsibilities

• Optimize Workday system focusing on FINS modules and resolve issues.
• Serve as a point of contact for Finance/Accounting report requests.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem-solving

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Equivalent experience in Finance/Accounting Technology

Tools

Workday

Workday Reporting

Job description

Futures start here. Where first steps, new friendships, and confident learners are born. At KinderCare Learning Companies, the first and only early childhood education provider recognized with the Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award, we offer a variety of early education and child care options for families. Whether it’s KinderCare Learning Centers, Champions, or Crème de la Crème, we build confidence for kids, families, and the future we share. And we want you to join us in shaping it—in neighborhoods, at work, and in schools nationwide.

At KinderCare Learning Companies, you’ll use your skills and expertise to support the work (and fun) that happens in our sites and centers every day. From marketers and strategists to financial analysts and data engineers, and so much more, we’re all passionate about crafting a world where children, families, and organizations can thrive.

We are seeking a knowledgeable and experienced Workday Financials Administrator to join our Information Technology team. The Workday Financials Administrator should have a solid background in supporting all FINS modules for our Finance and Accounting business. They will have a main responsibility for handling and solving FINS configurations and policies within the Workday platform. This role requires a deep understanding of Workday’s FINS modules, strong analytical skills, and the ability to collaborate with various partners to ensure the optimization and maintenance of the Workday system is successful. This role should also have experience crafting and refining Workday reports including advanced, matrix, composite reports, building dashboards, strong analytical skills, and the ability to collaborate with various collaborators. This Administrator should have a good understanding of Workday security with the ability to maintain and support security configuration.

Responsibilities:

• This position will play a key role in optimizing the Workday system focusing on the FINS modules.
• Fix and resolve issues providing timely and effective support to Finance and Accounting team and end users.
• Serve as a functional and technical point of contact in support of the Finance/Accounting Pillar leads and subject matter experts to craft and implement solutions that enable improved business processes and provide valuable insights to support HR and business strategies.
• Own the execution of business requirements, workflows, system configuration and changes and optimization.
• Configure, test and deploy Workday business processes and make recommendations for improvements based on requirements and professional business knowledge.
• Work with partners to understand requirements and make recommendations on standard methodology approach to meet reporting needs while developing, designing, testing and implementing all reports within the FINS Workday platform.
• Serves as the main point of contact for Workday report requests, inquiries and issues from Accounting and Finance team members and leaders.
• Build, evaluate, and maintain Financial data to ensure accuracy and optimization of system efficiency and effectiveness.
• Develop and deliver training materials and sessions for end-users and administrators on reporting standard methodologies within Workday, assist report writers within the business in making minor changes to update reports.
• Maintain and update security policies, ensuring they align with standard methodologies and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct regular security audits and assessments to identify vulnerabilities and recommend improvements.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Finance/Accounting Technology, or related field.
• 4 or more years proven ability in supporting Workday FINS with hands on experience in advanced report writing and dashboards.
• Solid understanding of Workday advanced reporting including matrix, sophisticated and composite reports and experience in release management and testing processes within Workday or similar platforms.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze sophisticated data analysis requirements and develop effective solutions.
• Good attention to detail and the ability to ensure optimal solutions and data accuracy.
• Superb communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with multi-functional teams.
• Workday Pro Certification in Reporting or FINS, preferred.

Our benefits meet you where you are. We’re here to help our employees navigate the integration of work and life:

• Know your whole family is supported with discounted child care benefits.
• Breathe easy with medical, dental, and vision benefits for your family (and pets, too!).
• Feel supported in your mental health and personal growth with employee assistance programs.
• Feel great and thrive with access to health and wellness programs, paid time off and discounts for work necessities, such as cell phones.
• … and much more.

We operate research-backed, accredited, and customizable programs in more than 2,000 sites and centers across 40 states and the District of Columbia. As we expand, we’re matching the needs of more and more families, dynamic work environments, and diverse communities from coast to coast. Because we believe every family deserves access to high-quality child care, no matter who they are or where they live. Every day, you’ll help bring this mission to life by building community and delivering exceptional experiences. And if you’re anything like us, you’ll come for the work, and stay for the people.

KinderCare Learning Companies is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law.