Workday Financial Systems Manager

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Hagerty is a company built by drivers for drivers. We put our members at the center of everything we do and are dedicated to making it easier and more enjoyable for enthusiasts to drive and celebrate the machines they love. We’re proud to be the world’s largest insurer of collectible and enthusiast vehicles and are home to the Hagerty Drivers Club, the world’s largest car club. Our Marketplace business presents live and digital sales across the U.S. and Europe, we host a number of driving events and concours, and our award‑winning automotive journalists produce the most popular car magazine globally, alongside internationally awarded videos. We’re committed to Never Stop Driving. Ready to get in the driver’s seat? Join us! 

As a Workday Financial Systems Manager, you’ll serve as a key leader in the configuration, and optimization of Workday Financials within Accounting Operations. This role ensures the platform effectively supports accounting operations, financial reporting, and scalable financial processes.

The role combines hands-on system expertise, reporting development, and integration oversight with leadership of Workday initiatives across Finance, Accounting, and IT, while managing and developing a small team of financial reporting and system analysts along Workday architects. The manager will drive automation, improve data quality, and guide the evolution of the Workday Financials ecosystem.

What you’ll do

Workday Financials Leadership

• Lead ongoing configuration, enhancements, and adoption of Workday Financials.
• Serve as subject matter expert for key functional areas such as:
  • Financial Accounting
  • Projects / Spend
  • Financial Reporting
• Identify opportunities to automate financial processes and improve system design.
• Partner with Finance team members and IT to align Workday capabilities with business needs.

Team Leadership

• Lead and develop a small team, providing technical guidance and prioritization.
• Mentor team members and support their professional development in financial systems and reporting tools.

Workday Initiatives & Optimization

• Lead Workday-related projects including:
  • New module implementations
  • Biannual Workday releases
  • System optimization and automation initiatives
• Evaluate enhancement requests and maintain a prioritized Workday roadmap.

Financial Reporting & Data

• Design and maintain financial reporting and analytics solutions using:
  • Workday Advanced, Matrix, and Composite Reports
  • Workday Prism Analytics (as applicable)
  • Workday Worksheets
  • Dashboards and Scorecards
• Deliver reporting that supports month-end close, audit, compliance, and executive financial reporting.

Integrations & Data Flow

• Maintain light integrations including EIBs, calculated fields, and data loads.
• Partner with internal and external developers to deliver complex integrations when needed.
• Ensure integrations are reliable and well documented.

Governance & Controls

• Maintain strong system governance aligned with SOX, audit, and financial reporting requirements.
• Ensure structured change management, testing, and documentation practices.

This might describe you

Required

• 4+ years of experience supporting Workday Financials or enterprise ERP financial systems.
• Hands-on experience developing Workday reports (Advanced, Matrix, Composite, or Prism).
• Experience leading ERP system enhancements, releases, or implementation initiatives.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on process automation and data integrity.
• Ability to communicate technical concepts to both finance leaders and technical teams.

Preferred

• Experience managing integration vendors or outsourced Workday development teams.
• Workday Pro certifications in Financials, Reporting, or Integrations.
• Familiarity with Workday Studio, PECI/PICOF, or EIB integrations.
• Experience supporting accounting operations or finance transformation initiatives.

Other things to note

• This position is open to U.S. remote work. However, team members who reside within 20 miles of the Traverse City headquarters will follow a hybrid schedule, working from the office three days per week.
• Familiarity with public company requirements, including Sarbanes Oxley and key regulations, if applicable. For SOX compliant roles, responsible for designing, executing, and documenting internal controls where they have been identified as owners to prevent errors in financial reporting, processes, and business operations. Including attestation to the completeness, accuracy, and compliance of all financial reporting data, where applicable.

If you reside in the following jurisdictions: Illinois, Colorado, California, District of Columbia, Hawaii, Maryland, Minnesota, Nevada, New York, or Jersey City, New Jersey, Cincinnati or Toledo, Ohio, Rhode Island, Washington, British Columbia, Canada please email [email protected] for compensation, comprehensive benefits and the perks that set us apart. 

At Hagerty, we share the road. We are an inclusive automotive community where all are welcomed, valued and belong regardless of race, gender, age, or car preference.  We are united by our shared passion for driving, our commitment to preserve car culture for future generations and our desire to make a positive impact in the world.

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If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!