Lead Workday Technology Consultant (Finance Module)

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Job Description:

Lead Workday Technology Consultant - The Auto Club Group

What you will do:

Serve as the Workday lead technology expert responsible for system configurations for more than one discipline/module. Responsible for Cloud solutions that support assigned COE. Provide input as the acknowledged expert for the entire Workday platform. Use advanced knowledge to support all phases of system functionality to include integrations, maintenance, administration, data management, reporting, and other operations associated with assigned discipline. Design, build, test, and deploy configuration changes, reports, or dashboards. Develop data integrity protocols and security controls between HR/Finance and other internal departments. Monitor performance of the technology and software. Maintain the integrity of the existing structure, security, and data. Investigate, troubleshoot, and resolve complex issues that arise regarding systems and data associated with assigned COEs/modules. Use in-depth knowledge of COE processes and the interdependencies with other processes to advise and recommend technical solutions. Advise and recommend technical solutions and process updates to resolve issues, gain process efficiency and improve data integrity.

Lead projects and project teams responsible for reviewing, testing, and implementing upgrades, patches. Provide end user training on system functionality and business processes. Lead vendor relationships and stay informed of industry trends and new technologies. Serve as a point of contact with internal and external stakeholders.

Continue to develop advanced knowledge in multiple COEs. Understand the ACG business strategy and competitive environment and supports the implementation of business strategies into technology solutions. Serve as a department expert by understanding and recommending enhancements to department policies and procedures.

Primary focus is within the Workday Finance modules which may include:

• Provide consultative services for the department staff and external clients
• Complete timely, complex analyses for upper management
• Prepare ad hoc reports and analyze as needed
• Plan major hardware and software upgrades and improvements to system
• Lead the design, configuration, and deployment of Workday Accounting Center including accounting rules, journal sources, transformations, and mappings. Manage PRISM database
• Troubleshoot accounting center integrations
• Analyze and optimize financial data ingestion and transformation processes from upstream systems
• Maintain documentation for accounting rules, source mappings, and functional designs
• Leverage Workday Discovery Boards, Prism Analytics, and Advanced Reporting to expand visibility and empower the business with self-service analytics.
• Monitor data integrity, troubleshoot transformation issues, and resolve accounting discrepancies

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

How you will benefit:

Lead Workday Technology Consultant will earn a competitive salary of $100k - $125k annually with annual bonus potential based on performance.

• Excellent and comprehensive benefits packages are just another reason to work for the Auto Club Group. Benefits include:
• 401k Match
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• PTO
• Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement

We're looking for candidates who:

Required Qualifications:

Education

• Bachelor's degree and five years of Workday or similar finance system or experience as listed in the Experience section below

OR

• College level coursework and ten years of Workday of similar finance system or experience in the areas listed in the Experience section below

Experience:

Workday experience to include the following:

• Analyzing, testing, documenting, implementing and/or deployment of business systems and programs
• Planning, organizing, controlling, monitoring, and reporting projects including providing work direction and guidance.
• Designing business unit specific systems
• Training others on the development and implementation/deployment of technical or new application projects
• Developing security controls that may include disaster recovery plans for automated systems
• Investigating and resolving production problems
• Using operating systems (e.g., Windows, Netware, IPM, NT; and client/server database management systems)
• Coordinating support activities provided by multiple off-site vendors and internal departments.
• Database administration including programming complex reporting against relational databases (e.g., DB2) and hierarchical database unload files (e.g., IMS)
• Utilizing PC software applications (e.g., Windows operating systems, MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, VISIO, MS Project, Netware, IPM, NT, client/server database management systems, etc.) to format databases, write queries, generate reports, etc.

Advanced Knowledge of:

• Structured system analysis, design, and testing protocols
• Systems development methodologies
• Project management techniques
• Techniques used to evaluate complex systems and their interdependencies

Skills:

• Project management skills
• Evaluating complex systems and their interdependencies
• Influence others without authority
• Communicate effectively with others in a work environment and with the public
• Working under pressure to complete assignments and adapt to a fast paced continually changing business and work environment while managing multiple priorities
  evaluating highly complex systems and their interdependencies
• Demonstrate excellent collaboration, teamwork, and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrate a commitment to high professional ethical standards and a diverse workplace
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting standards
• Experience designing and configuring accounting rules and data transformation logic in WDAC
• Familiarity with upstream financial systems and integration workflows
• Excellent problem-solving, documentation, and communication skills

Ability to:

• Maintain confidentiality of highly sensitive information
• Continue to enhance knowledge in assigned COE
• Assist less experienced staff and peers
• Conduct training sessions for staff regarding report preparation

Preferred Qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance
• Master's degree in related business line/field
• Workday Pro Certification

Experience:

• 5+ Years' experience with ERP or EPM systems
• Structured system analysis, design and testing protocols
• Hands-on experience with the following Workday modules: Financials, Business Process workflow and Report Writer (including calculated fields, advanced reports, matrix reports, composite reports), Accounting Center, PRISM and security
• Experience with Financial Accounting to include month end close process and journal entries
• Project management experience
• Understanding of complex system interdependencies and system generated journals

Work Environment

This is a hybrid work arrangement (time spent in office and remote). Depending on the employee's role and leadership's assessment, some employees will come in to an ACG facility on a weekly basis, a monthly basis, or on an "as needed" basis for key meetings and collaborative activities. Most employees will be required to come into the office, at a minimum, for important departmental meetings or team building events.

Who We Are

Become a part of something bigger.

The Auto Club Group (ACG) provides membership, travel, insurance, and financial service offerings to approximately 14+ million members and customers across 14 states and 2 U.S. territories through AAA, Meemic, and Fremont brands. ACG belongs to the national AAA federation and is the second largest AAA club in North America.

By continuing to invest in more advanced technology, pursuing innovative products, and hiring a highly skilled workforce, AAA continues to build upon its heritage of providing quality service and helping our members enjoy life's journey through insurance, travel, financial services, and roadside assistance.

And when you join our team, one of the first things you'll notice is that same, whole-hearted, enthusiastic advocacy for each other.

We have positions available for every walk of life! AAA prides itself on creating an inclusive and welcoming environment of diverse backgrounds, experiences, and viewpoints, realizing our differences make us stronger.

To learn more about AAA The Auto Club Group visit www.aaa.com

Important Note:

ACG's Compensation philosophy is to provide a market-competitive structure of fair, equitable and performance-based pay to attract and retain excellent talent that will enable ACG to meet its short and long-term goals. ACG utilizes a geographic pay differential as part of the base salary compensation program. Pay ranges outlined in this posting are based on the various ranges within the geographic areas which ACG operates. Salary at time of offer is determined based on these and other factors as associated with the job and job level.

The above statements describe the principal and essential functions, but not all functions that may be inherent in the job. This job requires the ability to perform duties contained in the job description for this position, including, but not limited to, the above requirements. Reasonable accommodations will be made for otherwise qualified applicants, as needed, to enable them to fulfill these requirements.

The Auto Club Group, and all its affiliated companies, is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Regular and reliable attendance is essential for the function of this job.

AAA The Auto Club Group is committed to providing a safe workplace. Every applicant offered employment within The Auto Club Group will be required to consent to a background and drug screen based on the requirements of the position.