Workday Financial Architect

Company Overview

Every firm has a culture – the values, beliefs, methodology, attitudes and standards that reflect an organization’s DNA. But the truly inspiring firms – the game-changers, the industry leaders and the disruptors – have cultures that propel them to innovate and stand out. At Brown Advisory, we aim to be one of those inspired firms. Over the years, we have purposefully built and nurtured our client-first culture.

Brown Advisory is an independent investment management and strategic advisory firm committed to delivering a combination of first-class performance, strategic advice and the highest level of client service. The firm’s clients—including individuals, families, family offices, endowments, foundations, charities, institutions, consultants, and financial intermediaries—are served by over 950 colleagues worldwide, all of whom are equity owners of the firm. 

Abu Dhabi | Austin | Baltimore | Boston | Delaware | Frankfurt | London | Nashville | New York | North Carolina | San Francisco | Singapore | Southern California | Tokyo | Virginia | Washington, D.C

Brown Advisory’s Information Technology group is seeking a proactive and professional individual to serve as a Workday Financial Architect, who will focus upon servicing the firm’s Accounting & Finance business group. The Workday Financial Architect is responsible for aligning technology and business team’s strategies, systems analysis, requirements definition, systems integration, testing, and support Workday in alignment with key business objectives. Delivering functional Workday Financial Management solutions (Customizations, Workflows, Process Improvement, Business Analysis, Stakeholder Engagement). Provide day-to-day Workday financials support requests and incidents. Cross-functional engagement within the Finance, HR and Payroll functions as well as Integration and Data Services teams. This is a hybrid role, may be worked primarily remotely with an expectation to make regular visits to the Baltimore office.

The primary duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Assist in defining, developing and aligning the technology department’s strategic roadmap with the Accounting and Finance business group’s development strategy.

• Assist in the definition, development, integration and documentation of system business requirements, objectives, deliverables, and specifications on a project-by-project basis in collaboration with internal users and the Accounting & Finance department.

• Maintaining knowledge of the firm’s business activities and strategies in order develop solutions that efficiently address client needs

• Interface with users and domain experts, ensure that reporting development goals are captured in deliverables and that milestones are met, assist with resolution of production issues on an as needed basis.

• Delivering functional Workday Financial Management solutions (Customizations, Workflows, Process Improvement, Business Analysis, Stakeholder Engagement).

• Cross-functional engagement within the Finance, HR and Payroll functions as well as Integration and Data Services teams

• Support IT SOX Audit requests, as they relate to Workday Financials ERP System

• Workday Financials Administration and Maintenance

• Create and maintain related technical documentation and business process mapping.

• Work with the Help Desk, Operations Management and the Production Support Team as needed

• Troubleshoot functional issues in a complex financial environment, with various applications and architecture

• Cross-train with other team members in order to facilitate coverage on projects and to ensure that expertise is shared.

• Other duties as assigned

Desired Qualifications

• At least five years of Workday Financials experience, in particular working in or supporting the Accounting & Finance team

• At least ten years of systems experience, in particular working in or supporting the Accounting & Finance team

• Portfolio accounting experience

• Strong experience with FDM, Business Assets, and Banking Modules

• Strong experience with continuous improvement initiatives, architecting complex solutions, and leading production support function in tandem

• Partner certification in Workday Core FINS (Active, or Expired)

• Strong problem-solving skills 

• Proficient with Microsoft Excel and Access, especially pivot tables, reports, and charts

• Strong analytical skills, follow-up capability, and problem-solving ability

• Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities

• Strong interpersonal and oral communication skills

• Ability to present ideas and solutions in user-friendly language

• Highly self-motivated and directed

• Keen attention to detail

• Ability to work in an office location

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future employer-sponsored work authorization (e.g., H-1B , O-1, F-1 (OPT), TN, or any other non-immigrant visa classifications that require employer support or sponsorship).

Salary: $150-170k. Commensurate with experience and location. Does not include bonus or long term incentive eligibility (if applicable).

Benefits

At Brown Advisory we offer a competitive compensation package, including full benefits.
•    Medical
•    Dental
•    Vision
•    Wellness program participation incentive
•    Financial wellness program
•    Fitness event fee reimbursement
•    Gym membership discounts
•    Colleague Assistance Program
•    Telemedicine Program (for those enrolled in Medical)
•    Adoption Benefits
•    Daycare late pick-up fee reimbursement
•    Basic Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
•    Voluntary Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
•    Short Term Disability
•    Paid parental leave
•    Group Long Term Disability
•    Pet Insurance
•    401(k) (50% employer match up to IRS limit, 4 year vesting)

Brown Advisory is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.