Senior Manager, Workday - Finance

Overview

At KPMG, you’ll join a team of diverse and dedicated problem solvers, connected by a common cause turning insight into opportunity for clients and communities around the world. Are you a talented leader with a proven track record for motivating teams and delivering exceptional client service? Our Workday team is looking for a professional like you with the skills and drive to make a real difference.

• Lead business development activities such as identification, proposal development, and other pursuit activities; work with the appropriate KPMG resources from other service lines/industries in collaboration with the Partner.
• Plan and manage engagements under the leadership of the Partner
• Build relationships with clients and their teams
• Lead client engagements and teams to successful outcomes with a focus on supporting your team, client needs and generating value
• Lead the end-to-end design and configuration of the Workday Financials solution for various clients across a range of industries
• Participate in troubleshooting activities, and conducting root cause analysis where necessary
• Develop a reputation as a subject matter expert for all things Workday Financials
• Build long-term business relationships with senior client personnel and executives through engagements and networking in professional organizations
• Work with senior KPMG leaders to understand, enhance and integrate service offerings across the service line

• You are passionate about Workday and have more than 10 years of experience with Workday Financials.
• Workday Financials certification is a definite asset. If not currently held, you will be required to secure one within three months from the commencement of employment.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field.
• An accounting designation (CPA) is preferred.
• Knowledge of Source to Pay, Order to Cash, Payroll, Acquire to Retire, Project Accounting, Record to Report and Plan to Perform processes.
• Experience in a client-facing role with both technical and functional stakeholders, strong relationship management skills and a passion for client satisfaction and delivery excellence.
• Superior communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to engage client stakeholders and leadership.
• Fluency in English and French is considered an asset.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to clearly identify and define problems and develop creative solutions to meet client needs.
• Travel may be up to 30%.

The expected base salary range for this position is $128,000 to $179,500 and may be eligible for bonus awards. The determination of an applicant’s base salary within this range is based on location, skills & competencies, and unique qualifications. In addition, KPMG offers a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards program.

Our Values, The KPMG Way:
Integrity, Excellence, Courage, Together, For Better. We are an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to creating a respectful, inclusive and barrier-free workplace that allows all of our people to reach their full potential. A diverse workforce is key to our success and we believe in bringing your whole self to work. We welcome all qualified candidates to apply and hope you will choose KPMG in Canada as your employer of choice.

At KPMG, we are committed to fostering an inclusive recruitment process where all candidates can be themselves and excel. We aim to provide a positive experience and are prepared to offer adjustments or accommodations to help you perform at your best. Adjustments (informal requests), such as extra preparation time or the option for micro breaks during interviews, and accommodations (formal requests), such as accessible communication supports or technology aids, are tailored to individual needs and role requirements.

You will have an opportunity to request an adjustment or accommodation at any point throughout the recruitment process. If you require support, please contact KPMG’s Employee Relations Service team by calling