Workday Financial Systems Director

October 31

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Red Ventures

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Web Development • Ecommerce • Sales • Communications

1001 - 5000

💰 Private Equity Round on 2018-07

Description

• Red Ventures is looking to hire a Workday Financial Systems Director to lead the Company’s internal Finance team. • This position is responsible for leading the strategy and operations of the Financial Systems team within the Finance department, reporting to the VP of Accounting. • Ideal candidates will possess a positive and energetic attitude and thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment. • This position will have an immediate impact on Red Ventures and daily exposure to our executive leadership team. • Drive vision and strategy for core financial systems; oversee design and implementation of standardized processes and procedures to promote consistency and scalability across the organization. • Develop and oversee multi-year transformation program roadmap and provide ongoing status updates to leadership; identify, scope and prioritize projects based on impact and business needs. • Assume responsibility for product selection in conjunction with key stakeholders; stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in finance transformation, incorporating learnings into organizational strategy. • Assume responsibility for product governance in conjunction with key stakeholders; ensure robust governance and change management for financial systems, including documentation, socialization, presentation and approval through stakeholder groups to ensure informed decision-making. • Oversee master data management in conjunction with key stakeholders; serve as data steward for financially relevant data. • Assume responsibility for IT General Control compliance for financial systems; utilize knowledge of IT, finance and accounting processes to enhance controls and compliance frameworks to mitigate risk. • Oversee operating and capital budget for financial systems; assume responsibility for Program Management and Risk Monitoring/Mitigation for financial system initiatives; monitor KPIs and metrics to assess the effectiveness of finance transformation efforts and make data-driven decisions. • Assume responsibility for Vendor vetting/selection and management (along with key stakeholders); manage and leverage vendor and third-party relationships in support of financial system. • Remain abreast of key business objectives; enhance partnership with stakeholders to deliver business-critical technology and support decision-making; take active role in evaluating significant business events (M&A, new partnerships, reorganizations) to ensure appropriate system design to meet business requirements. • Enhance partnership and alignment with Finance Leadership, IT and HRIS; communicate progress to stakeholders, solicit feedback, and drive alignment on transformation initiatives. • Build strong interpersonal relationships, influence and negotiate with stakeholders, and communicate level of effort to set expectations with stakeholders. • Assume responsibility for resource planning and management for both internal and external resources. • Motivate and set direction for team; assume responsibility for development of a high-performing team.

Requirements

• 7-10 years of progressive experience leading financial system administration team (5+) for medium to large global organization • Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, management, MIS, or related fields or equivalent combination of education and experience, including accounting/financial systems knowledge; finance/accounting functional experience a plus • Demonstrated experience driving global medium-to-large enterprise ERP delivery/finance transformation project w/ multi-company consolidation and multi-currency, including full redesign of financial data model • Experience developing financial systems governance model and change management process from the ground up • Experience developing strategic long-range plans; able to translate strategic vision and objectives into executable outcomes • Proven successful in fast-paced environment with shifting priorities • Change agent; capable of building and delivering compelling presentations and influencing leadership • Excellent people skills – able to build results-oriented relationships; strong partnering and influencing skills • Proven ability to develop a high-performing team • Demonstrated experience with Vendor Selection, Vendor Management and Product Selection • Expertise with Program/Project Management • Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive information • Direct experience with Workday/Blackline/Netsuite/Adaptive Planning/Looker a strong plus

Benefits

• Health Insurance Coverage (medical, dental, and vision) • Life Insurance • Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance • Flexible Spending Accounts • Paid Time Off • Holiday Pay • 401(k) with match • Employee Assistance Program • Paid Parental Bonding Benefit Program