[Remote] Workday Architect - Financials (AMS)

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Avaap is a company specializing in Workday implementations, and they are seeking a Workday Architect - Financials to lead architecture and design solutions for Workday Financials in Higher Education institutions. The role involves providing strategic guidance, facilitating workshops, and mentoring teams while ensuring compliance and alignment with business objectives.ResponsibilitiesServe as the lead Architect-level individual contributor for Workday Financials implementations, optimizations, and transformation initiatives within Higher Education institutionsDesign scalable, sustainable, and compliant Workday Financials solutions aligned with client business objectives and industry best practicesLead end-to-end solution architecture across the Workday Financials platform, ensuring alignment between business requirements, security, reporting, integrations, and operational processesProvide strategic guidance on Financials operating models, process design, governance, and system architectureFacilitate executive stakeholder workshops, discovery sessions, architecture reviews, and solution design decisionsAdvise clients on best practices related to budget control, commitment accounting, fund accounting, grants administration, procurement operations, and financial governanceDesign solutions that support strong internal controls, audit readiness, and segregation of duties requirementsPartner with technical, reporting, integration, and change management teams to deliver cohesive enterprise solutionsMentor consultants and architects while establishing delivery standards and best practicesSupport business development efforts through solution demonstrations, proposal development, estimates, and architecture assessmentsSkillsDeep functional expertise in Workday Financials architecture, configuration, and solution designStrong understanding of Workday Financial Accounting, Foundation Data Model (FDM), Commitment Accounting, Budget Management, Procurement, Supplier Accounts, Revenue Management, Customer Accounts, Banking & Settlement, Assets, Projects, and related business processesDemonstrated experience leading solution architecture and complex design decisions across multiple Workday Financials functional areasStrong knowledge of accounting principles, financial operations, internal controls, security design, and segregation of duties within WorkdayExperience supporting post-production Workday Financials environments, including Phase X initiatives, continuous improvement efforts, feature adoption, and optimization roadmapsAbility to assess client business requirements and translate them into scalable, sustainable Workday solutionsExceptional consulting, communication, and stakeholder management skills with the ability to engage effectively with Finance, Procurement, Budget, Grants, and Executive leadership teamsProven ability to manage multiple concurrent priorities, client requests, and project deliverables in a fast-paced consulting environmentMust have excellent verbal and written communication skills along with the ability to communicate effectivelyMust be able to perform work indoors and remain stationary at a computerAbility to work in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environmentPassion for exceptional customer service and collaborationAbility to work remotely or out of one of Avaap's physical office locationsCurrent permanent U.S. work authorization requiredWorkday Grants Management experience strongly preferredExperience supporting Higher Education, Research Institutions, State and Local Government, or other Public Sector organizations highly preferredExperience with fund accounting, sponsored research administration, grant lifecycle management, and budget control processes preferredPrior experience working within a Workday Application Management Services (AMS) environment preferredExperience leading Phase X assessments, roadmap planning, tenant optimization initiatives, and Workday feature adoption strategiesMultiple full lifecycle Workday Financials implementations, including post-go-live support and optimization engagementsCurrent Workday Financials certification(s) preferredBenefitsOpen PTOCompetitive vision, dental, and medical, including fertility coveragePaid parental leave401(k) matchCompany-paid disability and life benefitsEmployee Assistance Program, including behavioral health servicesFitness stipendCompany OverviewAvaap is a technology and management consulting firm that helps organizations modernize systems, transform processes, and drive meaningful outcomes. It was founded in 2001, and is headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, US, with a workforce of 201-500 employees. Its website is http://www.avaap.com.