Workday Financials Consultant (Record to Report)

Armanino Advisory LLC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 101,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401K with Profit Sharing

Generous PTO

Job summary

Armanino Advisory LLC is seeking an experienced Workday Consultant to implement Workday Financials, lead projects, and engage directly with clients. You will shape the Workday solution for multi‑module deployments, collaborate with cross‑functional teams, and contribute to post‑live optimization.

The role emphasizes a growth mindset, entrepreneurial energy, and a hands‑on approach to delivering value in client engagements.

Qualifications

• Workday Record to Report Certification
• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Workday consultant with 2+ full lifecycle projects as Lead/Co-lead
• Workday Financials configuration proficiency with Initial/Phase X/AMS deployments
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams for data conversion, integrations, reporting
• Consulting background or client-facing role
• Knowledge of Workday security and permissions

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with clients to understand business requirements and translate into Workday solutions
• Configure and deploy Workday functionality and modules
• Lead workshops to gather requirements, map processes, and define system design
• Advise on best practices for Workday implementation and system optimization
• Design Workday reports, dashboards, and analytics to meet client needs
• Support data conversion and integration testing with other systems

Skills

Workday

Workday Financials

Client relationship mgmt

Tools

Workday

Job description

At Armanino, you determine your career path. This means it's possible to pursue challenges you are passionate about, in industries you care about. Armanino is proud to be Among the top 20 Largest Firms in the Nation and one of the Best Places to Work. We have a community of resources that are ready and willing to support your ideas, build your skills and expand your professional network. We want you to integrate all aspects of your life with your career. At Armanino, we know you don’t check-out of life when you check-in at work. That’s why we’ve created a unique work environment where your passions, work, and family & friends can overlap. We want to help you achieve growth by giving you access to a network of smart and supportive people, willing to listen to your ideas. We are looking for an experienced and client-focused Workday Consultant to join our team. As a key member of the team, you will have an opportunity to wear multiple hats and help shape the vision for our Workday Financials Practice. You will be responsible for implementing Workday solutions, working directly with clients, and providing expertise in Workday functionality. Your consulting experience, in-depth knowledge of Workday, and client relationship management skills will contribute to the success of our projects. The ideal candidate has an entrepreneurial spirit with positive energy to drive results, a growth mindset, and focus on innovation.

Job Responsibilities

• Collaborate with clients to understand their business requirements and translate them into effective Workday solutions
• Configure and deploy Workday functionality and modules
• Lead workshops to gather business requirements, process flows, and define system design documentation. Conduct fit-gap analysis to identify personalization areas and develop solutions to address client-specific requirements.
• Advise clients on best practices for Workday implementation and provide recommendations for system optimization.
• Design and build Workday reports, dashboards, and analytics to meet client reporting needs.
• Support client and data conversion teams in converting legacy data into Workday.
• Support integration teams when it comes to mapping and testing integrations between Workday and other systems.
• Assist in defining testing strategies, creating test scripts, and conducting system testing.
• Provide end-user training on Workday functionality and help with change management.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues during the implementation and post-implementation phases.
• Stay updated on the latest Workday releases, features, and functionality, and share knowledge with the team.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of internal processes, tools, and methodologies.
• Assist in pre-sales activities, including participating in demos, proposals, and client presentations.

Requirements

• Workday Record to Report Certification Minimum 2 years of experience as a Workday consultant, with a proven record of Workday Financial Accounting implementations (2+ full lifecycle projects as a Lead/Co-lead)
• Workday Financials configuration proficiency with measurable outcomes, including hands-on experience with all phases of Initial/Phase X/AMS deployments.
• Ability to efficiently and effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless implementations in the areas of data conversion, integrations, reporting, etc.
• Consulting background or experience working for a consulting firm, or in a client-facing role.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to understand complex business processes and translate them into Workday solutions.
• Knowledge of Workday security, including role-based/user-based permissions.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and effectively manage client relationships and individual assignments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Additional specialty certifications such as FDM, Business Assets, or Banking

Armanino is the brand name under which Armanino LLP and Armanino Advisory LLC, independently owned entities, provide professional services in an alternative practice structure in accordance with law, regulations, and professional standards. Armanino LLP is a licensed independent CPA firm that provides attest services, and Armanino Advisory LLC and its subsidiary entities provide tax, advisory, and business consulting services. Armanino Advisory LLC and its subsidiary entities are not licensed CPA firms.

Armanino provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Armanino complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Armanino expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Armanino employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

Armanino does not accept unsolicited candidates, referrals, or resumes from any staffing agency, recruiting service, sourcing entity, or third-party paid service at any time. Any referrals, resumes, or candidates submitted to Armanino or any employee or owner of Armanino without a pre-existing agreement signed by both parties covering the submission will be considered the property of Armanino and not subject to any fees or charges. For existing agreements, a role must be approved and open to external search; otherwise, unsolicited and unapproved submittals and referrals will be considered Armanino property and free of fees. In addition, Talent Acquisition is the sole point of contact, and contacting others in our organization without Talent Acquisition’s knowledge will result in termination of contract.

Pay and Benefits Summary

• For Colorado residents, the compensation range for this position: $92,220 - $106,100.
• For Washington residents, Illinois residents, New York residents, and Southern California residents, the compensation range for this position: $101,400 - $116,600.
• For Northern California residents, the compensation range for this position: $106,100 - $122,000.

Compensation may vary based on skills, role, and location. Eligible employees at certain levels can participate in a discretionary long-term financial incentive plan, subject to plan participation rules.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision
• Generous PTO plan and paid sick time
• Flexible work arrangements
• 401K with Profit Sharing
• Wellness program
• Generous parental leave
• 11 paid holidays

For positions based in San Francisco, consistent with the SF Fair Chance Ordinance, an arrest and conviction record will not automatically disqualify a qualified applicant from consideration.

For Individuals who would be working within the City of Los Angeles, Armanino will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

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Armanino is one of the top 25 largest independent accounting and business consulting firms in the United States. We are a nationwide leader serving privately held companies and private individuals, as well as nonprofit organizations and public entities.