Are you an intellectually curious deal oriented professional who enjoys coming up with innovative solutions to complex business issues Connor Group is seeking professionals who want to build off their existing accounting operational and industry experience. We execute finance projects and digital solutions projects that add value to our clients within their finance accounting and operations and technology departments. From complex technical accounting and financial reporting issues to implementing modern technologies to finance software implementation and automation joining Connor Group will help you exponentially to further develop your career and expand your experience base.
Connor Group is a specialized professional services firm of Big 4 alumni industry executives and technology architects. Our team of highly experienced professionals assists financial executives with their most complex business needs including Accounting Advisory Digital Solutions Financial Operations IPO M&A and Managed Services.
As a Workday Professional in our Digital Solutions practice you will join a world class Workday team. In this role you will have the opportunity to work with some of the most inventive and fastgrowing companies expand your Workday and leadership skills and lead Workday projects helping our clients solve their most complex and business critical needs.
Responsibilities:
Manage and lead Connor Group systems & Workday related projects including new implementations enhancements integrations and other special projects
Ensure projects accomplishment of desired scope timeline and quality and follow Connor Group defined best practices and approaches
Project manage Workday projects across all phases including scoping planning resource scheduling risk management stakeholder management and cross functional collaboration
Demonstrate good functional knowledge of Workday and ability to analyze the effectiveness of business operations and identify opportunities for improvement
Drive process improvement initiatives by working with the client and Connor Group teams to articulate the problem statement analyze processes/data identify solutions and alternatives and coordinate alignment
Provide onthejob training coaching and mentoring to project team members
Participate in client business development activities including client meetings preparation of proposals statements of work and development of project estimates
Deep level of product knowledge and experience across multiple related functional areas
Has a high level big picture understanding of the project in relation to scope timeline requirements client expectations
Understands the Why i.e. Comprehends clients business and industry trends and how the implementation strategically fits into their longterm goals
Accountable for crossfunctional solution design and documentation understands product touchpoints and pieces together individual components to form a complete solution
Capable of troubleshooting in real time and effectively brainstormed solutions
Acts as an escalation point and provides direction to the client and internal project team on areas of focus/ keeps team on track
Provides estimates and assumptions for Change Orders
Senior Manager/Director: Mentors other consultants to facilitate their growth and development
Senior Manager/Director: Partners with EM and other architects to drive innovative solutions and ensure a unified client experience
Requirements:
Bachelors degree in computer science Information Systems Accounting or the equivalent
Workday certification Expertise in Human Capital Management (HCM) or Financials processes.
5 years of direct Workday implementation upgrade and support experience
In depth knowledge of Workday cloud platform integration capabilities data migration conversion tools
Strong knowledge of key financial processes such as Quote to Cash Procure to Pay Record to Report etc.
Very strong project management capabilities and experience
Excellent interpersonal skills including mentoring coaching collaborating and team building
Selfmotivated with a willingness to learn a strong sense of accountability and a proven track record of delivering results
Willingness to travel up to 25 including international travel
Other Preferred Qualifications:
CPA and/or Masters degree
Workday certification
Implementation experience with Workday Multibook Inventory Advanced Revenue Management
Exposure to ASC606 (revenue recognition)
Closing:
Connor Group is committed to celebrating the value of diversity in a globally connected business world. Our team culture is collaborative and encourages team members to take initiative. Our professionals are committed to excellence growth and integrity. By focusing on innovation we continue to raise the bar on excellence and deliver greater value to our clients.
At Connor Group our professionals are provided with resources and opportunities to help achieve their professional goals while maintaining a healthy and happy work life balance. From health insurance packages and wellness programs to our oneonone coaching program and career development opportunities we empower our professionals by investing in their growth health and happiness.
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