via LinkedIn
$130K - 168K a year
Lead and optimize the financial systems landscape, primarily focusing on Workday Financials, to improve financial processes and data visibility.
5+ years managing or supporting financial systems with at least 3 years in Workday Financials, along with project leadership experience and strong stakeholder management skills.
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.
This job posting was last updated on 1/31/2026