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Assistant Director, Financial Accounting
Location
United States
Posted
164 days ago
Salary
$128K - $168K / year
Seniority
Lead
Job Description
Assistant Director, Financial Accounting
Cape Cod Technology Council, Inc.
• 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. • 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. • Collaborate cross-functionally, including with the HCM/Payroll team to ensure financial data accuracy, process standardization, and operational excellence. • Plays a key role in the ongoing evolution of the accounting organization, positioning it for long-term success post-implementation.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- 10+ years of accounting experience, including at least 3+ years managing Workday Financials
- Strong understanding of GAAP, financial reporting, and month-end close processes
- Experience with Workday Financials modules including: General Ledger, HCM/Payroll, Procurement & Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Gifts & Endowment, Business Assets, Projects, and Grants
- Proven success in Workday Financials implementation, design, and process optimization
- 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, NetSuite)
- High attention to detail.
- 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.
- Strong work ethic and willingness to work flexible hours to meet deadlines.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package
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