Workday Financial Systems Manager
Traverse City, MI - USA
Job Summary
Say hello to Hagerty
Hagerty is a company built by drivers for drivers. We put our members at the center of everything we do and are dedicated to making it easier and more enjoyable for enthusiasts to drive and celebrate the machines they love. Were proud to be the worlds largest insurer of collectible and enthusiast vehicles and are home to the Hagerty Drivers Club the worlds largest car club. Our Marketplace business presents live and digital sales across the U.S. and Europe we host a number of driving events and concours and our awardwinning automotive journalists produce the most popular car magazine globally alongside internationally awarded videos. Were committed to Never Stop Driving. Ready to get in the drivers seat Join us!
As a Workday Financial Systems Manager youll serve as a key leader in the configuration and optimization of Workday Financials within Accounting Operations. This role ensures the platform effectively supports accounting operations financial reporting and scalable financial processes.
The role combines hands-on system expertise reporting development and integration oversight with leadership of Workday initiatives across Finance Accounting and IT while managing and developing a small team of financial reporting and system analysts along Workday architects. The manager will drive automation improve data quality and guide the evolution of the Workday Financials ecosystem.
What youll do
Workday Financials Leadership
- Lead ongoing configuration enhancements and adoption of Workday Financials.
- Serve as subject matter expert for key functional areas such as:
- Financial Accounting
- Projects / Spend
- Financial Reporting
- Identify opportunities to automate financial processes and improve system design.
- Partner with Finance team members and IT to align Workday capabilities with business needs.
Team Leadership
- Lead and develop a small team providing technical guidance and prioritization.
- Mentor team members and support their professional development in financial systems and reporting tools.
Workday Initiatives & Optimization
- Lead Workday-related projects including:
- New module implementations
- Biannual Workday releases
- System optimization and automation initiatives
- Evaluate enhancement requests and maintain a prioritized Workday roadmap.
Financial Reporting & Data
- Design and maintain financial reporting and analytics solutions using:
- Workday Advanced Matrix and Composite Reports
- Workday Prism Analytics (as applicable)
- Workday Worksheets
- Dashboards and Scorecards
- Deliver reporting that supports month-end close audit compliance and executive financial reporting.
Integrations & Data Flow
- Maintain light integrations including EIBs calculated fields and data loads.
- Partner with internal and external developers to deliver complex integrations when needed.
- Ensure integrations are reliable and well documented.
Governance & Controls
- Maintain strong system governance aligned with SOX audit and financial reporting requirements.
- Ensure structured change management testing and documentation practices.
This might describe you
Required
- 4 years of experience supporting Workday Financials or enterprise ERP financial systems.
- Hands-on experience developing Workday reports (Advanced Matrix Composite or Prism).
- Experience leading ERP system enhancements releases or implementation initiatives.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on process automation and data integrity.
- Ability to communicate technical concepts to both finance leaders and technical teams.
Preferred
- Experience managing integration vendors or outsourced Workday development teams.
- Workday Pro certifications in Financials Reporting or Integrations.
- Familiarity with Workday Studio or EIB integrations.
- Experience supporting accounting operations or finance transformation initiatives.
Other things to note
- This position is open to U.S. remote work. However team members who reside within 20 miles of the Traverse City headquarters will follow a hybrid schedule working from the office three days per week.
- Familiarity with public company requirements including Sarbanes Oxley and key regulations if applicable. For SOX compliant roles responsible for designing executing and documenting internal controls where they have been identified as owners to prevent errors in financial reporting processes and business operations. Including attestation to the completeness accuracy and compliance of all financial reporting data where applicable.
If you reside in the following jurisdictions: Illinois Colorado California District of Columbia Hawaii Maryland Minnesota Nevada New York or Jersey City New Jersey Cincinnati or Toledo Ohio Rhode Island Washington British Columbia Canada please email for compensation comprehensive benefits and the perks that set us apart.
At Hagerty we share the road. We are an inclusive automotive community where all are welcomed valued and belong regardless of race gender age or car preference. We are united by our shared passion for driving our commitment to preserve car culture for future generations and our desire to make a positive impact in the world.
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If you like wild growth and working with happy enthusiastic over-achievers youll enjoy your career with us!
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About Company
With insurance for classic cars, boats, motorcycles, and more, Hagerty was built to protect your collectibles as if they were our own. Join today!