Workday Financials Architect

Company Overview

Every firm has a culture – the values, beliefs, methodology, attitudes and standards that reflect an organization’s DNA. But the truly inspiring firms – the game-changers, the industry leaders and the disruptors – have cultures that propel them to innovate and stand out. At Brown Advisory, we aim to be one of those inspired firms. Over the years, we have purposefully built and nurtured our client-first culture.

Brown Advisory is an independent investment management and strategic advisory firm committed to delivering a combination of first-class performance, strategic advice and the highest level of client service. The firm’s clients—including individuals, families, family offices, endowments, foundations, charities, institutions, consultants, and financial intermediaries—are served by over 1,000 colleagues worldwide, all of whom are equity owners of the firm.

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Workday Financials Architect to lead the design, configuration, and ongoing optimization of our Workday Financials environment. This individual will serve as the functional and technical lead for FINs, partnering closely with Finance, IT, and business stakeholders to deliver scalable, well-architected solutions aligned with organizational goals.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of hands-on Workday Financials experience, experience working in Jira within an Agile framework, and a demonstrated ability to lead requirements gathering and solution design efforts.

Primary Responsibilities

Workday Financials Architecture & Design

• Serve as the subject matter expert and solution architect for Workday Finance Modules (GL, AP/AR, Revenue Management, Expenses, Procurement, and Fixed Assets)

• Lead system design and project implementations across core FINs modules (GL, AP, Banking & Settlements, Procurement, etc.).

• Ensure scalable, sustainable configuration aligned with accounting standards and internal controls.

• Review and optimize business processes and system integrations.

• Maintain governance over configuration, security, and reporting design.

Requirements Gathering & Solution Development

• Lead requirements discovery sessions with Finance, Accounting, and operational stakeholders.

• Translate business requirements into well-designed Workday solutions.

• Develop functional specifications and support technical documentation.

• Partner with integration teams to define inbound/outbound data requirements.

• Ensure traceability from requirements through design, build, testing, and deployment.

Project Management & Agile Delivery

• Manage initiatives and prioritize workstreams using Jira.

• Operate within an Agile/Scrum framework, including backlog grooming, sprint planning, and participating in retrospectives.

• Define user stories with clear acceptance criteria.

• Track progress, risks, and dependencies across projects.

• Drive cross-functional coordination to ensure on-time, high-quality delivery.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Act as a trusted advisor to Finance leadership.

• Communicate complex system concepts in business-friendly terms.

• Lead workshops, training and design sessions when needed.

• Provide strategic input on roadmap planning and system enhancements.

Testing & Deployment

• Lead and participate in functional and system testing activities (i.e., unit, integration, regression, and UAT).

• Participate in release management and production deployment processes.

• Ensure strong documentation and knowledge transfer practices.

• Support IT SOC Audit requests as they relate to the Workday platform

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on Workday Financials experience

• Demonstrable experience as a Workday Financials Architect, Lead, or Senior Consultant

• Extensive knowledge of core FINs modules (GL, AP, AR, Procurement, Assets, Banking)

• Strong experience gathering and documenting business requirements

• Demonstrated success working in Jira

• Experience working with the Agile/Scrum methodology

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Preferred Qualifications

• 8+ years of Workday Financials experience

• Workday Financials certification(s) (Active or Expired)

• Experience leading large-scale implementations or major FINs transformations

• Experience with integrations (Workday Studio, EIB, third-party systems)

• Experience with Accounting Center / Prism

• Experience with FDM, Business Assets, and Banking Modules

• Strong accounting and finance process knowledge

• Experience in financial services or asset management environments

• Portfolio Accounting experience

Key Competencies

• Strategic thinker with strong system architecture mindset

• Detail-oriented with a focus on governance and controls

• Strong facilitation and requirements elicitation skills

• Comfortable in operating in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment

• Ability to balance technical depth with business partnership

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future employer-sponsored work authorization (e.g., H-1B , O-1, F-1 (OPT), TN, or any other non-immigrant visa classifications that require employer support or sponsorship).

MD Salary: $100-$125K. Commensurate with experience and location. Does not include bonus or long term incentive eligibility (if applicable).

MA Salary: $110K–$137.5K. Commensurate with experience and location. Does not include bonus or long term incentive eligibility (if applicable).

DC Salary: $110K–$137.5K. Commensurate with experience and location. Does not include bonus or long term incentive eligibility (if applicable).

Benefits

At Brown Advisory we offer a competitive compensation package, including full benefits.
•    Medical
•    Dental
•    Vision
•    Wellness program participation incentive
•    Financial wellness program
•    Fitness event fee reimbursement
•    Gym membership discounts
•    Colleague Assistance Program
•    Telemedicine Program (for those enrolled in Medical)
•    Adoption Benefits
•    Daycare late pick-up fee reimbursement
•    Basic Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
•    Voluntary Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
•    Short Term Disability
•    Paid parental leave
•    Group Long Term Disability
•    Pet Insurance
•    401(k) (50% employer match up to IRS limit, 4 year vesting)

Brown Advisory is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.