Workday Specialist- FIN

Expected Semimonthly Salary:

Work where your work matters. Work at CCRC.

CCRC prides itself as a workplace of choice for passionate talent, driven by our mission to cultivate child, family and community well-being. Whether the position works directly with the public or supports our programs, every position is vital to our mission's success and reputation as a leader. We are not your typical non-profit. We are 900+ people strong and growing!

General Summary:

Under the supervision of the Workday Administrator, the Workday Specialist - FIN provides functional and technical support for Workday Financial Management applications utilized by Finance, People and Culture (P&C), and other departments. The role supports system configuration, user security, reporting, data integrity, day-to-day operational needs and ongoing management of the Workday Financial suite across the organization, while assisting with system enhancements integrations and release updates. The Workday Specialist - FIN works collaboratively, provides functional leadership, oversight of configuration and serve as the primary liaison between Finance, It and external vendors to ensure accurate, compliant, and efficient financial system operations. This role requires a strong blend of Workday expertise, leadership, financial process acumen, and stakeholder engagement.

The Workday Specialist - FIN will play a key role in optimizing financial operations and ensuring the Workday platform effectively supports business objectives.

Salary Range: $134,000 - $160,000 annually

Note: The Position is currently designated and being recruited as HYBRID and REQUIRES 3 days per week on-site in our Chatsworth, CA Headquarters Office. Following the introductory period and the successful alignment of Workday support initiatives with business needs, there may be opportunity for the position to increase in the number of days remote per week.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Within a team structure, this position will perform the following responsibilities:

Administration, Support, Maintenance & Governance (35%)

Implementation & Optimization (30%)

Reporting & Analytics (15%)

Integration & Data (10%)

Engagement & Communication (10%)

Learn more about the responsibilities and qualifications for this role by reviewing the full job description: Workday Specialist FIN Job Flyer

Job Specifications

Minimum Required

• Education/Experience :
  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent professional experience directly related professional experience that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential job functions.
  • 5+ years of progressive ERP systems experience, application and support
  • 3+ years of hands-on experience with Workday Financials
  • Proven experience leading and managing Workday Financial implementations, post-production support, or large-scale enhancement projects.
  • Deep understanding of financial processes and operations (i.e. AP, AR, GL, internal controls) including GAAP compliance, financial close, balance sheet, procurement lifecycles, Grant module, Accounting Center, financial reporting and compliance.
  • Strong Reporting skills, (custom reports, , Workday Report Writer, dashboards, calculated field).
• Technical Requirements:
  • Certification and Proficiency with core Workday Financials modules
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite, particularly Excel
  • Experience with Workday Studio, EIBs and Cloud Connect for integrations including banking platforms, payroll or external procurement systems (3rd parties)
  • Ability to read and interpret technical documents and industry specific manuals
• Preferred - All minimum requirements above met, plus:
  • Experience :
    • Workday Certification in additional modules
    • MBA or CPA preferred
• Behavioral:
  • Maintain the confidentiality required as it relates to the organization's financial data and business processes.
  • Must be adept at problem solving, including being able to identify issues and resolve situations in a timely manner.
  • Excellent verbal and written communications skills including stakeholder and executive reporting.
  • Strategic thinking with the ability to translate business goals into system capabilities.
  • Consistently maintains a high level of detail-orientation and accuracy.
  • Cooperative work, effective Organization skills and Customer Service; collaborative teamwork, accurate work product, strong problem-solving skills, and effective critical thinking.
  • Demonstrate regular, reliable, and predictable attendance to carry out the essential functions.
  • Ability to prioritize work effectively, multi-task, adjust to meet multiple demands; follow up with tasks through completion; ensure deadlines are met.
  • Show ability to have flexibility, maturity of judgment, and ability to work collegially.
  • Ability to exercise discretion, confidentiality, apply good judgment in making decisions, work independently and take initiatives.
  • Adherence to confidentiality, including HIPAA and PHI, in accordance with Agency policy and legal requirements.
  • Adherence to technological security in accordance with Agency policy and legal requirements.

• Travel : Some travel/business related driving required for all staff, large divisional events, and specified meetings. Staff may choose any mode of transportation (driving, walking, bicycling, carpooling, etc.) to arrive to and depart from the location where attendance is required. Should a staff member choose to drive, the staff member must become an approved driver with CCRC prior to driving on behalf of CCRC. Approved drivers driving on behalf of CCRC may choose to drive a CCRC vehicle or own vehicle and must meet requirements to be an approved driver including holding and maintaining current auto insurance, current California Driver's License and receiving DMV clearance.
• Work Schedule : Hybrid schedule. This position is full time, typically M-F, ability to at times work a non-traditional work schedule including early mornings, late evenings, and weekends.
• Work Environment: Standard office environment with moderate level of background noise.
• Background & Health Clearance Requirements: Background requirements determined according to the requirements of the program(s) which the position will be supporting. Background check required. As a grant-funded Agency supporting Children and Family Services, CCRC conducts background checks commensurate with the role to verify candidate qualifications (criminal history, employment history / experience, education, reference checks) and ensure grant compliance. Specific roles may have additional verification / clearance to the standard background check as part of the recruitment and selection process, including:
  • Live Scan Clearance / DOJ Fingerprinting : For positions working directly with the public in a child/ community care or child / community care adjacent setting (CA Health and Safety Code Section 1596.871 and/or Head Start Program Performance Standards 1302.90).
  • Health Clearance : For positions working directly with the public in a child/ community care or child / community care adjacent setting or working with "at risk" populations, CA Code of Regulations Title 22, *101216, CA Health and Safety Code 1596.7995, and/or Head Start Program Performance Standards 1302.93)
  • MVR / DMV clearance in accordance with CCRC's liability insurance provisions: For positions where driving is required.
  • Child Development Permit : For positions working in an educational capacity (California Education Code Sections 44242.5, 44340, and 44341)
  • CPR / Pediatric CPR certification : For certain identified positions working directly with the public in a child/ community care or child / community care adjacent setting (CA Health & Safety Code 1596.865 - 1596.866)
  • Federal Debarment Checks : For positions acting in a principal capacity to federal funds (Head Start Program Performance Standards 1304.11, Code of Federal Regulations Title 2 Grants and Agreements 2.180.320 and 2.180.995)
  • Credit & Bankruptcy Check: For positions with fiscal responsibility (roles with authority over financial transactions), a credit and bankruptcy check will be conducted to assess financial responsibility in alignment with agency standards and applicable laws, including the federal Fair Credit Reporting Act (15 U.S.C. 1681 et seq.) and California Labor Code restrictions on credit reports (Labor Code 1025.5.)

At CCRC, passion and meaningful work is rewarded! We offer employees:

• Competitive compensation package
• Robust benefit offerings -Medical, Dental, Vision, and Voluntary Life Insurance
• Basic Life Insurance and Long Term Disability paid for by CCRC
• Employer Contribution and Employer Match in the 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with 100% vesting
• Generous Time Off Policy-Vacation and Sick Time, Holidays, and Paid Winter Break
• Opportunities for learning and professional development, including education reimbursement
• Employee Assistance and Wellness Programs
• 501(c) (3) designation-You can apply for Public Service Loan Forgiveness!
  
  

We have doubled in size over the past 10 years. We provide child development and early education, workforce development opportunities, child care financial assistance, Head Start preschool and Early Head Start services and more for close to 50,000 parents, children, and child care providers each month in Northern Los Angeles County, including Antelope Valley, and the entirety of San Bernardino County, including an office in Victorville, serving a total geographic area of 22,500 square miles.

Child Care Resource Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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