What are the responsibilities and job description for the Workday Finance consultant__Fulltime__San Jose, California, United States position at AceStack?
Role : Workday Finance consultant
Location : San Jose, CA Onsite
Duration : Full time
Must Have Technical/Functional Skills:
Collaborate with business stakeholders to gather, analyze, and document finance-related requirements for Workday implementation.
Translate business requirements into functional specifications and work closely with technical teams to design solutions aligned with best practices.
Support the configuration, testing, and deployment of Workday Financial Management modules, including but not limited to Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, General Ledger, Asset Management, and Procurement.
Facilitate and participate in workshops, requirement sessions, and user acceptance testing (UAT).
Identify process improvement opportunities and recommend solutions to enhance financial operations through Workday functionalities.
Develop and maintain clear documentation, including business process flows, requirements, test scripts, and user guides.
Provide training and support to end-users in the US and Canada, ensuring effective adoption and utilization of Workday Finance modules.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including IT, Finance, and external Workday consultants, to ensure project milestones and deliverables are met.
Assist in data migration, validation, and reconciliation activities as part of the implementation process.
Maintain compliance with local, state/provincial, and federal/regional financial regulations and company policies.
Roles & Responsibilities:
Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Information Systems, or a related field.
3 years of experience as a Business Analyst, with at least 1 year focused on Workday Finance implementations or similar ERP systems.
Strong understanding of financial processes and accounting principles in the US and/or Canadian context.
Demonstrated experience gathering and documenting business requirements and translating them into functional specifications.
Proven ability to perform data analysis, validation, and reconciliation.
Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills; ability to work effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with reporting tools (e.g., Workday Reports, Excel, Power BI) is a plus.
Detail-oriented with strong organizational and analytical skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a distributed team across US and Canada time zones.
Workday certification in Financial Management or related modules is highly desirable