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Brown Advisory

Workday Financial Architect

Brown Advisory, Baltimore, Maryland, United States, 21201

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Baltimore, MD

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Full time

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JR1206

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 clientsincluding individuals, families, family offices, endowments, foundations, charities, institutions, consultants, and financial intermediariesare served by over 900 colleagues worldwide, all of whom are equity owners of the firm. 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

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

Gym membership discounts

Fitness event fee reimbursement

Corporate 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.