Howard University · 9 hours ago
Workday Financials Senior Analyst
DC-Baltimore Area
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$120K/yr - $130K/yr
5+ years expHoward University is seeking a highly skilled Workday Financials Senior Analyst to support stability, optimization, and ongoing enhancement of the Workday Financials platform. This role combines functional expertise with technical know-how to ensure accurate financial processing and effective system adoption.
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Responsibilities
Execute the day-to-day post-production support for Workday Financials, including enhancement and optimization, break/fix resolution, release management, and deployment of new features and functionality
Lead functional analysis, design, configuration, testing, and delivery of Workday Financials solutions to support Finance Administration and institutional business needs
Maintain and optimize accounting configurations, posting rules, validations, and related business processes to ensure accurate financial transactions and reporting
Coordinate and lead system testing activities, including regression testing and user acceptance testing (UAT), to ensure system changes are production-ready and minimally disruptive
Provide training and ongoing support to end-users on the effective use of Workday Financials, ensuring users are fully equipped to leverage the platform’s capabilities
Lead system testing for new features, configurations, and system upgrades, ensuring seamless transition and minimal disruption to business processes
Partner with subject matter experts and cross function teams to document requirements, develop use cases, and facilitate User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
Collaborate with Finance leadership and team members to support post-production road-mapping, continuous improvement initiatives, and timely delivery of system solutions
Qualification
Required
MBA, MIS, or a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, computer science or related field from an accredited University, with at least 5 years of relevant professional experience
Workday certification or demonstrated proficiency in at least two Workday Financial Management areas: Banking and Settlement, Business Assets, Expenses, Foundational Data Model (FDM), Projects, Record-to-Report. Candidates who do not currently hold required certification must obtain or demonstrate proficiency within twelve (12) months of employment
Experience with Workday's reporting tools, such as Report Writer
Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain respectful, collaborative working relationships with staff, faculty, students, and stakeholders
Benefits
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus mental health support
PTO, paid holidays, flexible work arrangements
403(b) with company match
Ongoing training, tuition reimbursement, and career advancement paths
Wellness programs, commuter benefits, and a vibrant company culture
Company
Howard University
Howard University is a federally chartered, private, coeducational, and nonsectarian university.
5001-10000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$29.9MKey Investors
Gilead SciencesAmerican Academy of Orthopaedic SurgeonsNational Endowment for the Humanities (NEH)
2024-02-27Grant
2023-12-01Grant· $0.02M
2023-01-10Grant· $0.15M
Leadership Team
Ta-Nehisi Coates
Sterling Brown Endowed Chair, Department of English
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