Workday Financials - Accounting Center Lead, Manager at PwC
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
About the Job
Industry/SectorNot ApplicableSpecialismWorkdayManagement LevelManagerJob Description & SummaryA career in our Workday Finance practice, within Workday Consulting services, will provide you with the opportunity to help our clients leverage Workday technology as a tool to enhance and unify Human Resources, talent management, and finance
We focus on understanding the forces shaping their business and developing industry tailored solutions that support our clients through the entire lifecycle of the Workday implementation.In joining, you’ll be a part of a team that helps our clients reinvent their financial management capabilities and drive change across their businesses
Acting as a true business partner, we get to know their business so they can achieve business process optimisation and gain access to a full range of financial capabilities, relevant analytics and metrics, and fully auditable process management that delivers accurate and timely financial information for confident decision making with Workday.To really stand out and make us fit for the future in a constantly changing world, each and every one of us at PwC needs to be a purpose-led and values-driven leader at every level
To help us achieve this we have the PwC Professional; our global leadership development framework
It gives us a single set of expectations across our lines, geographies and career paths, and provides transparency on the skills we need as individuals to be successful and progress in our careers, now and in the future.As a Manager, you'll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution
PwC Professional skills and responsibilities for this management level include but are not limited to:Develop new skills outside of comfort zone.Act to resolve issues which prevent the team working effectively.Coach others, recognise their strengths, and encourage them to take ownership of their personal development.Analyse complex ideas or proposals and build a range of meaningful recommendations.Use multiple sources of information including broader stakeholder views to develop solutions and recommendations.Address sub-standard work or work that does not meet firm's/client's expectations.Use data and insights to inform conclusions and support decision-making.Develop a point of view on key global trends, and how they impact clients.Manage a variety of viewpoints to build consensus and create positive outcomes for all parties.Simplify complex messages, highlighting and summarising key points.Uphold the firm's code of ethics and business conduct.Degree PreferredMaster's DegreePreferred Fields of StudyBusiness Administration/Management,Finance,Accounting,Computer and Information ScienceCertifications:Workday Services functional certification(s) preferably Financial Management, Financials,Record to Report and/or Engagement Manager Minimum years experience required: 6Preferred Knowledge/SkillsDemonstrates extensive abilities and a proven record of success in managing client needs, including: Leading the Workday Accounting Center workstream with experience in at least three full Workday implementations; Facilitating discovery and design workshops to gather business requirements; Translating business needs into Workday configuration elements; Managing functional discovery, design sessions, and related touchpoints with other Workday modules; Configuring and customizing the Workday Accounting Center platform to align with the organization’s processes and requirements; Providing best practice recommendations based on industry expertise; Managing engagement workflows, budgets, and client relationships; and, Leading teams by fostering trust, offering direction, and providing coaching and feedback to junior staff. Travel RequirementsUp to 60%Job Posting End DateLearn more about how we work:
PwC is proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.Applications will be accepted until the position is filled or the posting is removed, unless otherwise set forth on the following webpage
Please visit this link for information about anticipated application deadlines:
Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications and location, and applicable employment laws
PwC offers a wide range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401k, holiday pay, vacation and more
To view our benefits at a glance, please visit the following link:
We focus on understanding the forces shaping their business and developing industry tailored solutions that support our clients through the entire lifecycle of the Workday implementation.In joining, you’ll be a part of a team that helps our clients reinvent their financial management capabilities and drive change across their businesses
Acting as a true business partner, we get to know their business so they can achieve business process optimisation and gain access to a full range of financial capabilities, relevant analytics and metrics, and fully auditable process management that delivers accurate and timely financial information for confident decision making with Workday.To really stand out and make us fit for the future in a constantly changing world, each and every one of us at PwC needs to be a purpose-led and values-driven leader at every level
To help us achieve this we have the PwC Professional; our global leadership development framework
It gives us a single set of expectations across our lines, geographies and career paths, and provides transparency on the skills we need as individuals to be successful and progress in our careers, now and in the future.As a Manager, you'll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution
PwC Professional skills and responsibilities for this management level include but are not limited to:Develop new skills outside of comfort zone.Act to resolve issues which prevent the team working effectively.Coach others, recognise their strengths, and encourage them to take ownership of their personal development.Analyse complex ideas or proposals and build a range of meaningful recommendations.Use multiple sources of information including broader stakeholder views to develop solutions and recommendations.Address sub-standard work or work that does not meet firm's/client's expectations.Use data and insights to inform conclusions and support decision-making.Develop a point of view on key global trends, and how they impact clients.Manage a variety of viewpoints to build consensus and create positive outcomes for all parties.Simplify complex messages, highlighting and summarising key points.Uphold the firm's code of ethics and business conduct.Degree PreferredMaster's DegreePreferred Fields of StudyBusiness Administration/Management,Finance,Accounting,Computer and Information ScienceCertifications:Workday Services functional certification(s) preferably Financial Management, Financials,Record to Report and/or Engagement Manager Minimum years experience required: 6Preferred Knowledge/SkillsDemonstrates extensive abilities and a proven record of success in managing client needs, including: Leading the Workday Accounting Center workstream with experience in at least three full Workday implementations; Facilitating discovery and design workshops to gather business requirements; Translating business needs into Workday configuration elements; Managing functional discovery, design sessions, and related touchpoints with other Workday modules; Configuring and customizing the Workday Accounting Center platform to align with the organization’s processes and requirements; Providing best practice recommendations based on industry expertise; Managing engagement workflows, budgets, and client relationships; and, Leading teams by fostering trust, offering direction, and providing coaching and feedback to junior staff. Travel RequirementsUp to 60%Job Posting End DateLearn more about how we work:
https://pwc.to/how-we-workPwC
does not intend to hire experienced or entry level job seekers who will need, now or in the future, PwC sponsorship through the H-1B lottery, except as set forth within the following policy: https://pwc.to/H-1B-Lottery-Policy.All
qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at PwC without regard to race; creed; color; religion; national origin; sex; age; disability; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; genetic predisposition or carrier status; veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or any other status protected by lawPwC is proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.Applications will be accepted until the position is filled or the posting is removed, unless otherwise set forth on the following webpage
Please visit this link for information about anticipated application deadlines:
https://pwc.to/us-application-deadlinesThe
salary range for this position is: $100,000 - $232,000, plus individuals may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonusActual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications and location, and applicable employment laws
PwC offers a wide range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401k, holiday pay, vacation and more
To view our benefits at a glance, please visit the following link:
https://pwc.to/benefits-at-a-glanceSummaryLocation:
NY-New York; FL-Tampa; CA-Los Angeles; GA-Atlanta; IL-Chicago; MN-Minneapolis; CO-Denver; DC-Washington; NJ-Florham Park; TX-Dallas; CA-San Diego; CA-Silicon Valley; PA-Philadelphia; TX-HoustonType: Full time 