Workday Reporting Lead

SystemsAccountants

New York (NY)

Hybrid

USD 115,000 - 135,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer match

Generous PTO

Workday certification sponsorship

Professional development support

Job summary

SystemsAccountants in New York is seeking a skilled Workday Reporting Specialist to design, develop, and maintain comprehensive Workday reports for Finance, HR, and operations. The role emphasizes translating business needs into scalable reporting solutions and delivering timely insights to leadership.

The position offers a hybrid schedule (3 days/week in NYC office), with a base salary range of $115,000–$135,000 and a 5% annual performance bonus.

Qualifications

2+ years of hands-on Workday reporting experience.
Proficiency in Advanced, Matrix, and Composite Workday reports.
Strong calculated fields and report filter skills.
Solid understanding of Workday data sources, business objects, and data relationships in HCM/Financials.
Experience partnering with Finance/HR/FP&A stakeholders to gather reporting requirements.
Excellent communication and Excel data validation skills.

Responsibilities

Design, build, and maintain Workday reports across Standard, Advanced, Matrix, Composite, and Trending types.
Develop and maintain calculated fields to support complex reporting logic.
Manage and optimize the report library to stay aligned with business needs.
Troubleshoot reporting issues, data discrepancies, and user inquiries promptly.
Partner with Finance, HR, FP&A and other stakeholders to translate needs into Workday solutions.
Provide training and documentation on report usage and self-service reporting.

Skills

Workday reporting

Advanced reports

Matrix reports

Composite reports

Calculated fields

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Workday Prism Analytics

Tableau

Power BI

BIRT

Job description

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Workday Reporting Specialist to join our team in New York. This role is responsible for the design, development, and maintenance of Workday reports and analytics solutions that support Finance, HR, and business operations across the organization. You will serve as a key resource for translating business data needs into actionable, scalable Workday reporting solutions, partnering closely with functional teams to deliver accurate and timely insights to leadership and stakeholders.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Workday reporting professional looking to deepen their expertise in a collaborative, hybrid environment at a well-established organization.

Key Responsibilities

Report Development & Maintenance

Design, build, and maintain Workday reports across a range of report types including Standard, Advanced, Matrix, Composite, and Trending reports
Develop and maintain calculated fields to support complex reporting logic and business requirements
Manage and optimize existing report library, ensuring reports remain accurate, relevant, and aligned with evolving business needs
Troubleshoot and resolve reporting issues, data discrepancies, and end-user inquiries in a timely manner

Business Partnership & Requirements Gathering

Partner with Finance, HR, FP&A, Accounting, and other business stakeholders to understand reporting needs and translate them into effective Workday solutions
Conduct requirements gathering sessions and document reporting specifications clearly and accurately
Provide guidance and recommendations on best practices for Workday reporting design and data presentation
Deliver training and documentation to end users on report usage and self-service reporting capabilities

Data Governance & Quality

Ensure data integrity and consistency across Workday reports and dashboards
Partner with HRIS, Finance Systems, and IT teams to maintain alignment between reporting outputs and underlying data structures
Support data governance initiatives by identifying and flagging data quality issues within Workday
Maintain reporting standards and naming conventions across the Workday tenant
Build and maintain Workday Dashboards and Worklets to provide leadership with real-time visibility into key metrics
Support the development of operational and executive-level reporting packages
Assist in the adoption of self-service reporting capabilities across business units

Workday Releases & Continuous Improvement

Evaluate bi-annual Workday release updates for impact on existing reports and implement necessary updates
Proactively identify opportunities to improve reporting efficiency, automation, and accuracy
Stay current with Workday reporting capabilities, new features, and emerging best practices

Required Qualifications

2+ years of hands-on Workday reporting experience
Proficiency in Advanced, Matrix, and Composite report types within Workday
Strong experience building calculated fields and report filters
Solid understanding of Workday data sources, business objects, and data relationships across HCM and/or Financials modules
Experience partnering with Finance, HR, or FP&A stakeholders to gather and deliver on reporting requirements
Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and data accuracy
Excellent communication skills — able to translate technical reporting concepts for non-technical audiences
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for data validation and analysis

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with Workday Prism Analytics, including data ingestion, pipeline building, and Prism-based reporting and dashboards
Workday Reporting Pro certification or equivalent hands‑on certification
Familiarity with Workday HCM module configurations that impact reporting data structures
Experience with Workday People Analytics or BIRT reporting
Exposure to data visualization tools such as Tableau or Power BI
Experience supporting Workday implementations or report migrations

Education