Director of Finance Systems & Accounting (Workday Financials)

Our healthcare client is seeking a Director of Finance/Accounting Analyst with strong Workday Financials expertise to support financial operations, reporting, budgeting, and system optimization across multiple entities.

About the role

This role will serve as the Workday Financials Subject Matter Expert (SME), partnering with Accounting, Finance, Payroll, HR, and operational teams to enhance reporting capabilities, improve data integrity, and drive process efficiencies. The ideal candidate will combine strong accounting knowledge with hands-on Workday experience and a passion for continuous improvement in a healthcare environment.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Workday Financials SME, supporting system optimization, reporting enhancements, and ongoing process improvements.
• Develop, maintain, and enhance financial reports, dashboards, and custom Workday reports to support business and operational decision-making.
• Prepare and analyze monthly financial statements, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely reporting.
• Coordinate budgeting and forecasting activities utilizing Workday Adaptive Planning, while supporting cash flow analysis and productivity reporting.
• Partner with internal and external auditors and provide leadership support for accounting and payroll functions, ensuring operational excellence and compliance.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Hands-on experience with Workday Financials and Workday Adaptive Planning.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, auditing, and financial analysis.
• Proven ability to create and maintain dashboards, custom reports, and data-driven insights within Workday.
• Healthcare industry accounting experience preferred; CPA designation is a plus but not required.

Benefits

• Contract to hire position with great benefits package.

Pay

$85/hr on W2

Location: Columbus, OH