Workday Financials Project Manager

Acrisure; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 118,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Acrisure is seeking a Project Manager, Finance Systems Delivery to lead the enterprise Workday Financials implementation and optimization initiatives. The role reports to the Vice President of Financial Systems Delivery and guides projects from planning through deployment and stabilization, including change management and adoption activities across Finance, IT, and business leaders.

The successful candidate will manage scope, schedule, and delivery while ensuring compliance and strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Information Systems, or related field.
• 5–8 years of proven project management experience leading ERP or large-scale financial systems initiatives.
• Experience integrating change management activities (communications, training, stakeholder engagement) into large enterprise system projects.
• Workday Financials implementation experience strongly preferred (or other tier-one ERP such as Oracle or SAP).

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end Workday Financials implementation (GL, AP/AR, Procurement, Cash Management, FA) from planning through deployment and hypercare.
• Build and maintain detailed project plans and budgets, setting scope, milestones, and resources.
• Serve as central contact for stakeholders and steering committees, with concise status updates and exec-level presentations.
• Direct integration and data migration workstreams ensuring accurate, secure data movement.
• Incorporate Change Management activities into project planning with communications, training, and engagement plans.
• Lead testing activities (unit, system, integration, UAT) and resolve defects for production readiness.
• Coordinate cutover planning, go-live execution, and hypercare for a smooth transition to production.
• Maintain proactive RAID tracking, risk, issue, and change-control processes.
• Embed compliance and internal controls to meet accounting and audit requirements.
• Support user adoption and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Change management

Communication

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Finance/Accounting/IS

Tools

Workday Financials

Oracle ERP

SAP ERP

Job description

Job Description

About Acrisure

A global fintech leader, Acrisure empowers millions of ambitious businesses and individuals with the right solutions to grow boldly forward. Bringingcutting-edgetechnology 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 billionand 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.

Job Summary:

Acrisure is seeking aProject Manager, Finance SystemsDeliveryto join our growing team inGrand Rapids.The Project Manager – Workday Financials will lead the delivery ofseveralofAcrisure’s enterprise-wide Workday Financials implementation and ongoing optimization initiatives. Reporting to the Vice President of Financial Systems Delivery, this role will guide projects from planning and design through deployment and stabilization, and continuous improvement. In addition to driving scope, schedule, and delivery, the Project Manager will incorporate change management activities to help ensure smooth adoption and stakeholder readiness across the organization. The Project Manager will partner closely with Finance, IT, and business leaders to ensure solutions meet operational and compliance needs, while also driving stakeholder engagement, adoption, and organizational readiness.

Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end Workday Financials implementation (General Ledger, Accounts Payable/Receivable, Procurement, Cash Management, Fixed Assets, etc.) frominitialplanning through deployment andhypercare.
• Build andmaintaindetailed project plans and budgets, setting scope, milestones, and resource assignments while managing dependencies and risks.
• Serve as the central contact for stakeholders and steering committees, preparing concise updates, status reports, and executive-level presentations.
• Direct integration and data migration workstreams to ensureaccurate, secure data movement and smooth connections with upstream and downstream systems.
• Incorporate Change Management activities into project planning to prepare impacted teams for new processes and systems. Partner with Finance, HR, and business leads todevelopcommunications, training, and stakeholder engagement plans that support readiness and adoption.
• Lead testing activities—unit, system, integration, and user acceptance—ensuring thorough defect resolution and readiness for deployment.
• Coordinate cutover planning, go-live execution, andhypercareto secure a seamless transition to production.
• Maintain proactive risk, issue, and change-control processes, including RAID tracking and contingency planning.
• Embed compliance and internal controls in solution design to meet accounting and audit requirements.
• Support user adoption and training whileidentifyingopportunities for continuous improvement and future enhancements.

Requirements:

• Solid understanding of core financial processes: general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, cash management, procurement; and related integration and data conversion practices
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, acquisition-driven environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to convey complex information to both technical and business audiences.
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills to foster collaboration and drive consensus.
• Mature problem-solving and decision-making skills, witha track recordofanticipatingand resolving challenges.
• Strong time-management skills and the ability to meet deadlines while balancing competing priorities.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Information Systems, or a related field
• 5–8 years of proven project management experience leading ERP or large-scale financial systems initiatives.
• Experience integrating change management activities (such as communications, training, and stakeholder engagement) into large enterprise system projects.
• Workday Financials implementation experience strongly preferred (or other tier-one ERP such as Oracle or SAP)

Pay Details:

The base compensation range for this position is $118,000 - $180,000. 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.

Candidates should be comfortable with an on-site presence to support collaboration, team leadership, and cross-functional partnership.

Why Join Us:

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.

Employee Benefits

We also offer our employees a comprehensive suite of benefits and perks, including:

• 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 [e-mail].

Final candidates will be required to complete post-offer verification processes related to the role and in accordance with applicable laws.

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