[Remote] Workday Financials Solution Architect

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Meridian Partners is a recognized leader in providing enterprise solutions and is seeking a Workday Financials Solution Architect. This senior technical leadership role focuses on guiding complex implementations for large public sector clients, combining deep Workday Financials expertise with solution design and delivery leadership.ResponsibilitiesOwn end-to-end functional solution architecture across one or more Workday Financials workstreams — FDM, Core Financials, Grants, and beyond — for multiple clients simultaneouslyTranslate complex business and regulatory requirements into cohesive, scalable Workday designs that will still make sense three years from nowLead architecture and design workshops, guiding clients toward supportable solutions grounded in Workday best practices — not just what they asked forAnticipate cross-module dependencies and downstream impacts before they become delivery problemsServe as the functional authority and escalation point when the hard calls need to be madeValidate that every solution is configurable, auditable, and sustainable — not just functional at go-liveArchitect solutions that address the real complexity of public sector and K–12 environments: ACFR reporting, GASB accounting rules, encumbrance accounting, and fund-based budgetingPartner closely with Finance, IT, HR, Payroll, and governance stakeholders to ensure alignment, compliance, and no surprisesBring genuine public sector fluency — not just Workday knowledge applied generically to government clientsAct as the primary Solution Architect and client-facing lead for your workstream — the person the CFO, CIO, and CHRO trust to tell them what they need to hearCommunicate solution designs, tradeoffs, risks, and recommendations in language that resonates in a steering committee, not just a design sessionBalance client preferences with Workday-recommended patterns — knowing when to flex and when to hold the lineShow up to executive reviews and key decision forums as Meridian's most credible voice on the solutionReview and approve design documentation, configuration workbooks, and testing strategies — not as a checkpoint, but as an active quality ownerProactively surface risks related to data, compliance, integrations, and downstream processes before they compoundEnsure clean, well-governed transitions to post-production support — because your accountability doesn't end at go-liveLead and mentor Functional Leads and Consultants across Financials workstreams — providing architectural direction while empowering teams to executeCoach junior consultants through the kind of complex problem-solving that builds careers, not just implementationsPromote genuine collaboration across workstreams — delivery is never done in isolationContribute reusable accelerators, templates, and IP that make the next engagement better than the lastParticipate in pre-sales solutioning, estimates, and client presentations — your credibility wins workContribute thought leadership on public sector and K–12 Workday delivery that shapes how the market sees MeridianSupport hiring, onboarding, and practice growth with the same intentionality you bring to client deliverySkills10+ years of Workday Financials or enterprise ERP implementation experience, with at least 5 of those years in Workday delivery — you've seen enough to know what breaks and whyDeep functional expertise in one or more Workday Financials domains: FDM, Financial Accounting, Grants, Procurement, Financial ReportingMeaningful public sector implementation experience — state and local government, K–12, or federal — not just awareness of itA demonstrated track record of designing complex solutions, leading delivery teams, and presenting confidently to executives who ask hard questionsActive Workday Implementer Certifications — a minimum of two, with Record to Report required. Additional certifications across the following are a strong plus: Contracts to Cash, Procure to Pay, Accounting Center, Financial Consolidations, Strategic Sourcing, Inventory, Business Assets, Banking & Settlements, Financial ReportingBenefitsBonus is available for this specific roleA collaborative, people-first culture rooted in empathy, respect, and shared purposeGenerous time off and flexible remote environment that supports resilience and balance401(k) with company match that immediately vestsComprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision, caregiver/adoption support, financial coaching, EAPCompany-paid life insuranceContinuous learning and growth opportunities that fuel innovation and career developmentCompany Overview8(a), SAP, Oracle, ERP, Cybersecurity, Business Intelligence It was founded in 2002, and is headquartered in Miami Beach, Florida, USA, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is http://www.mp.team.