Workday Analyst, Finance

Workday Analyst 

100% Remote within California, Must reside in California 

We are seeking a Workday Analyst to join FoundationCCC in its mission of benefitting, supporting, and enhancing the California Community Colleges—the largest and most diverse system of higher education in the nation. Together, we are building stronger communities by getting students and colleges the resources they need to succeed and expanding pathways to economic and social mobility across California. Join us as we continue this important work to uphold the value of community colleges in building a brighter future.

What You’ll Do 

The Workday Analyst provides knowledge for all areas relating to financial systems. At the Foundation, this role requires experience in Workday and Adaptive Planning, experience in financial operations and reporting, and/or other technologies. This position is responsible for the continuous improvement of financial systems and technology and supports user adoption of our full suite of technology tools for maximum effectiveness and efficiency. The Workday Analyst is a cross-functional role with the power to impact both internal teams and program partners.

•  Supports the Systems Team with maintaining Workday and Adaptive Planning, including
  but not limited to:

○ Researching and resolving user questions, and identifying user access issues.

○ Supporting the Senior Director, Financial Planning and Analysis with maintaining the Workday data mapping to Adaptive Planning.

○ Auditing worktag values, reviewing system updates, and conducting discovery sessions

•  Supports the accounting staff's capabilities in using current and new systems and tools through in-person or virtual training and process documentation.

• Researching and implementing new system functionality for financial modules within the

• system (Financial Accounting, Projects, Accounts Payable, Customer Accounts, etc.).

Attributes for Success   

•  Knowledge of Workday including FDM, security, custom reporting, and Financial Modules (Spend, Customer Accounts, Financial Accounting, Projects, etc.)

• Understanding of Finance operations, Finance data management, Finance data and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

•  Strong written and verbal communication skills. 

• Our work holds great weight and responsibility, and the opportunity to impact the lives of millions 

• We have a commitment to professional development and an emphasis on shared leadership, to ensure growth for employees and the organization overall 

What We Offer 

FoundationCCC is fully committed to a “remote-first” philosophy, and recruits and hires talent across the state in fully remote positions, where virtual work is possible. Our headquarters are located in Downtown Sacramento, just blocks from California’s State Capitol.  

Benefits 

• Competitive compensation, generous PTO, holidays  

• Medical, dental, and vision plans, Flexible Spending Accounts, and Health Savings Accounts (HSA), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and Wellness offerings 

• CalPERS retirement program and optional 403(b) and 457 Retirement plans 

• Tuition reimbursement 

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness certified employer  

 This posting is a condensed version of the full job description. To request the full job description, please email us at [email protected].