• join their team supporting an Obligations Clearing House (OCH), processing obligating documents daily; • validating funding data elements; • updating accounting systems; • submitting transactions in DAI for approval. • Ensures accuracy, timeliness, and data integrity of all obligation transactions. • Utilizes automation and interface systems to identify outstanding documents, track discrepancies, and coordinate resolution with technical offices and Comptroller analysts. • Maintains complete obligation files for audit purposes and escalates unresolved discrepancies in accordance with established timelines.

• Oversee financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting • Analyze P&L statements and drive operational improvements • Manage accounting staff and mentor junior finance professionals • Ensure compliance with GAAP and company policies • Provide financial insights to support strategic decision-making • Conduct monthly and quarterly business reviews with senior leadership

This description is a summary of our understanding of the job description. Click on 'Apply' button to find out more. Role Description The Workday Financials Lead provides functional leadership for the design, implementation, and stabilization of Workday Financial Management as part of an integrated enterprise ecosystem. - Ensures that Workday Financials functions as the institution’s financial system of record. - Supports complex sponsored research administration, state reporting, and compliance requirements. - Defines integration patterns, data ownership, and governance across systems. - Operates in a multi-system environment with an emphasis on long-term scalability. Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Information Systems, or a related field. - A minimum of seven (7) years of progressive experience in financial systems, ERP implementations, or financial operations within a large, R1 higher education institution. - Hands-on experience leading or significantly contributing to a Workday Financial Management implementation. - Hands-on experience with Workday FDM design. - Deep understanding of core financial processes and controls. - Experience operating in a matrixed, highly governed environment with diverse stakeholders. - Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience will be considered. Requirements - Experience in higher education, research universities, or other complex, fund-accounting environments. - Experience with Workday Adaptive Planning. - Knowledge of sponsored research financial management and compliance. - Prior experience working with external system integrators. - Experience integrating Workday Financial Management with research administration systems. - Experience supporting or preparing for a phased Workday implementation strategy. - Familiarity with R1 sponsored research compliance, fund accounting, and multi-system financial environments. - Workday Financial Management certification(s). - CPA, MBA, or similar advanced credential. Benefits - 37.5-hour work week - 13 paid holidays - 24 annual leave (vacation) days per year or more based on years of service - 18 sick days per year - Range of health insurance and other benefits - 401(a) retirement savings with 6% employee contribution match - Wellness programs

• Lead monthly study payment reporting meetings with payment vendors to ensure timely payments. • Collaborate with study teams and functional groups to identify and resolve payment issues. • Review payment actuals and work with vendors to ensure compliance with CTAs. • Draft and finalize payment terms in the CTA Financial Appendix. • Support study teams during CTA negotiations and query resolution. • Liaise with payment vendors to resolve disputes and provide necessary clarifications. • Ensure study funding is available and managed in accordance with the funding process. • Develop an understanding of vendor data capabilities to efficiently resolve queries.