Senior Workday Financials Analyst

About You

Are you passionate about Workday and ready to join an inclusive work environment, committed to leading new ideas and pathways, and to delivering value? If the answer is, “Yes!” then we have an exciting remote career opportunity for you as a Senior Workday Financials Analyst!

Who are we?  We are Montrose, a global environmental services provider offering environmental planning and permitting, measurement and analytical services, and environmental resiliency and sustainability solutions.  Our qualified engineers, scientists, technicians, associates, and policy experts are proud of our collective expertise and the collaborative nature of our approach to helping clients. We strive to optimize environmental resiliency in a way that effectively complements our clients’ decision-making and operations and efficiently fulfills their project requirements.

We have over 135 offices across the United States, Canada, Europe and Australia and over 3000 employees – all ready to provide solutions for environmental needs.

What We Can Offer You

As a key member of our Montrose team, you can expect:

• Mentorship and professional development resources to advance your career
• Direct exposure to our industry’s leading experts who are solving the world’s toughest environmental challenges
• An entrepreneurial environment where you can learn, thrive and collaborate with talented colleagues
• Opportunities to engage and contribute in our Diversity, Fairness and Inclusion and Women Empowering Leadership employee resource groups
• Competitive compensation package: annual salary ranging from $110,000 - $130,000 commensurate with accomplishments, performance, credentials and geography
• Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• 401k with a competitive 4% employer match
• Progressive vacation policies, company holidays and paid parental leave benefits to ensure work/life balance
• A financial assistance program that supports peers in need, known as the Montrose Foundation
• Access to a student loan planning tool to optimize your student loan payoff plans and compare student loan rates with lenders.

A Day In The Life

The Senior Workday Financial Analyst will serve as the primary subject matter expert for Workday Financials, supporting project-based accounting and client billing, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, and working closely with Finance, Operations, and Project Management to improve efficiency and accuracy.

Reporting to the VP, Business Transformation, this role will be responsible for a full range of activities including:

• Configure, support, and optimize Workday Financials modules including GL, AP, Procurement, and Expense.
• Align Workday Projects and client billing processes with accounting and revenue recognition requirements.
• Develop reports and dashboards for financial visibility and decision-making.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, SOX, and internal controls through audit-ready workflows.
• Support month-end close processes including data validation and reconciliations.
• Collaborate with Finance and Operations to streamline processes and reduce manual work.
• Participate in product road mapping and backlog management, prioritizing work based on business value.
• Lead testing and validation for Workday Financials releases and enhancements.
• Provide end-user training and documentation to drive adoption and accuracy.
• Lead small projects or manage workstreams within larger initiatives.
• Track and evaluate product use and impact on end users to recommend improvements.
• Contribute to the development and execution of change management plans.

Your Expertise And Skills

To perform this job successfully, individuals must be able to perform each duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years of accounting or finance experience, preferably in a professional services organization.
• 3+ years of Workday Financials experience (GL, AP, Procurement, Expense).
• Knowledge of project accounting, client billing, and multi-entity, multi-currency environments.
• Strong reporting skills using Workday Custom, Composite, and Matrix Reports.
• Proficiency with MS Office products including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio.
• Strong understanding of product design and user experience concepts.
• Proven ability to prioritize across multiple projects and deadlines.
• Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and multitasking skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience managing third-party and vendor relationships.
• Demonstrated success in business process improvement.
• Experience leading a team for the coordinated delivery of complex projects
• Workday Pro Certification in Financials.
• Experience with Workday Projects / PSA module.
• Familiarity with ASC 606 revenue recognition and analytics tools like Prism, Power BI, or Tableau.
• MAKE THE MOVE TO ACCELERATE YOUR CAREER

Preferred:

We are going to be blunt – the way we work may not suit everyone. We are a fast-paced, dynamic and high-growth company. You are your own boss, but you will get tons of guidance and plenty of support from talented, super-smart colleagues and its service providers. Therefore, if freedom, autonomy, and head-scratching professional challenges attract you, we could be the perfect match.

Want to know more about us? Visit montrose-env.com and have fun!

Montrose is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Montrose is committed to recruiting and hiring qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status. Montrose is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its employment for individuals with disabilities.

Montrose will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Montrose is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting the Civil Right’s Department Fair Chance Act webpage.