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Manager, Financial Information Systems (Remote)

Roles & Responsibilities

  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Systems, or a related field.
  • 5+ years of experience managing or supporting financial systems, including 3+ years hands-on Workday Financials experience.
  • Experience leading projects or small teams (1+ year) and strong stakeholder management.
  • Workday certifications or formal training, with familiarity in Workday reporting tools (e.g., Prism Analytics) and exposure to Concur and High Radius.

Requirements:

  • Lead administration, configuration, and enhancement of Workday Financials (Core Financials, AP, Asset Management, Project Billing, Revenue Management, Payroll) and manage integrations with Concur and High Radius.
  • Serve as liaison between Finance and IT to translate business needs into system solutions and lead a team, mentoring associates and fostering a learning-focused environment.
  • Collaborate with Global Shared Services and Service Delivery teams to deliver technology-driven financial solutions; support acquisition-related system onboarding and integration.
  • Ensure data integrity and compliance by following change control procedures, coordinating user readiness, testing, training, and user access reviews.

Job description

Why Ryan?

  • Hybrid Work Options

  • Award-Winning Culture

  • Generous Personal Time Off (PTO) Benefits

  • 14-Weeks of 100% Paid Leave for New Parents (Adoption Included)

  • Monthly Gym Membership Reimbursement OR Gym Equipment Reimbursement

  • Benefits Eligibility Effective Day One

  • 401K with Employer Match

  • Tuition Reimbursement After One Year of Service

  • Fertility Assistance Program

  • Four-Week Company-Paid Sabbatical Eligibility After Five Years of Service

We are seeking a strategic and hands-on Manager, Finance Information Systems to lead the optimization, support, and evolution of our financial systems landscape. This role will be instrumental in driving operational excellence across Finance through technology, with a primary focus on Workday Financials. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in financial systems, strong project management skills, and a collaborative mindset to partner with Finance, IT, and external vendors.

Duties and Responsibilities, Aligned with Key Results:

People:

  • Create a positive team member experience that aligns with Ryan’s culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement
  • Serve as a liaison between Finance and IT to translate business needs into system solutions and enhancements
  • Lead and motivate team members to deliver high-quality results, ensuring accountability, professional growth, and alignment with organizational goals
  • Support the Director, Financial Information Systems by mentoring associates, developing their Workday knowledge, and fostering a learning-focused team environment

Client:

  • Develop and maintain documentation, training materials, and user support resources
  • Act as a trusted advisor to finance and business leaders by leveraging Workday capabilities to improve processes, increase efficiency, and enhance data visibility
  • Support acquisition-related system onboarding and integration efforts
  • Partner with Global Shared Services and Service Delivery teams to understand business needs and deliver effective, technology-driven financial solutions using Workday Financials
  • Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure Workday supports strategic financial goals such as faster close cycles, streamlined reporting, and stronger compliance

Value:

  • Lead the administration, configuration, and enhancement of Workday Financials, including modules such as Core Financials, Accounts Payable, Asset Management, Project Billing, Revenue Management, and Payroll
  • Manage integrations and data flows between Workday and third-party tools such as Concur (Expense Management) and High Radius (Collections and Cash Application)
  • Coordinate user readiness, testing, and training activities for new Workday features and enhancements to ensure smooth adoption across the organization
  • Follow all documented user and system control procedures, including support with User Access Reviews and Change Control processes
  • Collaborate with internal IT and data teams to manage integrations, migrations, and data integrity between Workday and other enterprise platforms
  • Uphold Ryan’s commitment to excellence by delivering solutions that are accurate, efficient, and aligned with company values
  • Configure, maintain, and optimize Workday functionality to align with Ryan’s evolving financial processes and best practices

Education:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Systems, or related field.
  • 5+ years of experience managing or supporting financial systems, with 3+ years of hands-on Workday Financials experience.
  • Experience with Concur and High Radius tools is highly desirable
  • At least 1 year leading projects, workstreams, or small technical/functional teams
  • Strong understanding of financial processes and controls.
  • Proven ability to manage cross-functional projects and drive results.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Experience in a high-growth or acquisition-driven environment is a plus.

Additional Skills:

  • Workday certifications or formal training.
  • Familiarity with Prism Analytics and Workday reporting tools.
  • Workday Composite Reporting and/or BIRT Certification (preferred)
  • Experience supporting global payroll or multi-entity environments.
  • Knowledge of SOX compliance and audit requirements.

Work Environment:

  • Standard indoor working environment.
  • Occasional long periods of sitting or standing while working.
  • Position requires regular interaction with employees and clients both in person and via e-mail and telephone.

Travel:

Less than 10%

Equal Opportunity Employer: Disability/Veteran

Remote position

* For Denver, CO-based roles, the base salary hiring range for this position is

 $120,000 - $150,000.

* For New York, NY-based roles, the base salary hiring range for this position is

 $130,000-$168,000.

* For Bellevue, WA- based roles, the base salary hiring range for this position is

 $125,000-$160,000. 

* For Carlsbad, Glendale, Irvine, Los Angeles, Sacramento, and San Diego, CA-based roles, the base salary hiring range for this position is $125,000-$160,000.

* For Oakland and San Jose, CA-based roles, the base salary hiring range for this position is  $130,000-$168,000.

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