Assistant Director, Financial Accounting

** Essential Duties & Functions:
**** Workday Financials Design
*** Serve as the Workday Financials subject matter expert (SME) for Financial Accounting, including General Accounting, Accounts Receivable, Endowment & Gifts, Accounts Payable, and Projects.
* Partner with the Finance Systems and Implementation teams to design and refine business processes, validations, and system configurations that align with Workday best practices and institutional goals.
* Collaborate with Finance Systems to define security roles and responsibilities, ensuring proper segregation of duties and efficient system utilization.
* Contribute to the design of monthly financial statement reports (Statement of Position, Statement of Activities, Cash Flow, Functional Expenses) required for audited financial statements.
* Support the design, testing, and validation of Workday financial reports, dashboards, and new feature releases to ensure accuracy, usability, and compliance.
* Identify and document new financial accounting- related FDM requirements (e.g. new departments, spend categories, etc.) and work with Finance Systems to administer the changes.
* Lead the accounting team in executing system testing for upgrades, integrations, and deployment of new functionalities.
** Process Improvement & Controls
*** Identify and implement opportunities to automate processes, streamline workflows, and enhance efficiency in accounting operations.
* Maintain robust internal controls and ensure data integrity across Workday financial processes.
* Support internal and external audit requests, ensuring transparency, completeness, and accuracy in financial reporting.

Assist the Director of Accounting in providing strategic direction and shaping the accounting organization to align with Workday Financials best practices and optimized role design. Guide, mentor, and train team members to build Workday proficiency and nonprofit financial accounting competencies while fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

Plays a key role in the ongoing evolution of the accounting organization, positioning it for long-term success post-implementation.
** REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
** 10+ years of accounting experience

Experience with
** Workday Financials modules
** including:
General Ledger, HCM/Payroll, Procurement & Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Gifts & Endowment, Business Assets, Projects, and Grants Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills Demonstrated experience in compiling financial statements and accounting for complex transactions.

Strong technical skills, including intermediate to advanced Microsoft Office capabilities and proficiency with large ERP systems (e.g., Workday, Net Suite).Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities and meet competing deadlines. Ability to plan, schedule, supervise, and review the work of professional staff in a collegial and effective manner across all levels of the Institution. Demonstrated ability to use independent judgment, show initiative, and direct activities.

Excellent written and verbal communication, and decision-making skills.
** PREFERRED

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

** Proven ability to influence stakeholders at all levels Experience in a nonprofit, research, or higher education institution

Training/certification, or proven hands-on experience in change management and/or project management

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