Senior IT SOX Analyst

Overview

Senior IT SOX Analyst on a 6+ month contract in NYC. Requires 7+ years of Workday Financials expertise, certification, and familiarity with SOX compliance, cross-functional teamwork, and data analysis.

Location:

New York, NY (Remote option may be available). Duration: 6+ months.

• Work closely with Finance functional leads, HR, IT, and external implementation consultants to ensure that financial modules and business processes are accurately configured, tested, and aligned with requirements.
• Support data validation, business process setup, reporting, ongoing support, and long-term optimization of Workday.
• Assist in evaluating current financial processes and identifying opportunities for improvement through Workday capabilities.
• Support the development of scalable, standardized workflows that enhance operational efficiency and financial reporting.
• Continue to assess and refine processes based on user feedback and evolving business needs.
• Support data cleansing, mapping, and validation efforts for data transitioning when needed.
• Assist with data reconciliation, audit support, and ongoing data integrity checks.
• Develop and maintain financial reports and dashboards using Workday Report Writer and Composite Reporting; support ad hoc reporting needs and reporting enhancements.
• Monitor Workday releases and recommend relevant updates or new features to improve functionality and user experience.

• Workday Financials certification.
• Workday Report Writer experience is a plus.
• Familiarity with SOX compliance and internal controls.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency with Workday tools including Studio, EIBs, Calculated Fields, and Business Process Framework.
• Familiarity with data migration and validation processes.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work effectively across Finance and IT; capable of translating technical concepts into business language.
• Ability to analyze financial data and system configurations to identify issues, recommend solutions, and support decision-making.
• Experience in production support and continuous improvement initiatives.

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