Senior Associate, Workday Financials

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KPMG Advisory practice is currently our fastest growing practice. We are seeing tremendous client demand, and looking forward we do not anticipate that slowing down. In this environment, our professionals must be adaptable and thrive in a collaborative, team-driven culture. At KPMG, our people are our number one priority. With opportunities for learning and career development, training, and market-leading tools, we strive to help our people grow professionally and personally.

If you’re looking for a firm with a strong team connection where you can be your whole self, have an impact, advance your skills, deepen your experiences, and have the flexibility to explore new areas of inspiration, consider a career in Advisory.

• Execute the day-to-day activities of Workday managed services engagements for a variety of post-production clients including enhancement and optimization initiatives, break/fix support, release management, new feature deployments, process improvement and road mapping activities.
• Ensure client satisfaction and timely delivery; collaborate with clients to strategize and drive goals post-production.
• Support cross-functional teams to resolve issues and deliver solutions; lead the analysis, design, configuration, and delivery of the Workday solution.
• Coordinate work handoffs with offshore team including traceability of client updates and work in progress; act as a point of contact for client to discuss support needs during US business hours.
• Act as functional subject matter expert during sales and proposal activities; assess tenant to identify optimization opportunities for clients to realize value from Workday investments.
• Mentor and upskill junior resources onshore and offshore.
• Demonstrate integrity, professionalism, and personal responsibility to uphold KPMG s respectful and courteous work environment.

• Minimum three years of recent client-facing experience in Workday Finance; experience with a Workday managed services organization and/or participation in at least two full-scale Workday Financials implementations.
• MBA or MIS preferred; bachelor's degree required. Certification in at least two of the following Workday areas:
  Pro Contracts to Cash, Assets, Accounting Center. Candidate must obtain required certifications within three months of employment if not already held.
• Understanding of ITIL, ITSM and service desk management.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills with ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks; commitment to continuous learning of Workday features and best practices.
• Understanding of process reengineering and performance management enhancements including workflow, approvals, and reporting.
• Ability to travel as required.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future; KPMG will not sponsor visas for this role.

KPMG is an equal opportunity employer. We comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring. All qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.