Assistant Director, Financial Accounting
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
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Job Summary
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution is seeking an Assistant Director, Financial Accounting with high level Workday expertise to lead the transformation from a legacy ERP system to Workday Financials. Reporting to the Director of Accounting, this role combines deep accounting technical skills with advanced Workday/ERP expertise and strong leadership qualities.
Workday Financials Design
The candidate will serve as the Workday Financials subject matter expert for all areas of Financial Accounting, including General Accounting, Accounts Receivable, Endowment & Gifts, Accounts Payable, and Projects. Responsibilities include:
- Designing and refining business processes and system configurations.
- Collaborating with Finance Systems to define security roles and responsibilities.
- Designing monthly financial statement reports as required for audited financials.
- Supporting testing, validation, and deployment of system upgrades and new functionalities.
Process Improvement & Controls
Implement opportunities to automate processes and streamline workflows. Maintain robust internal controls, support audit requests, and ensure data integrity across Workday financial processes.
Team Leadership
Work closely with the Director of Accounting to provide strategic direction. Responsibilities include mentoring staff, developing Workday proficiency, collaborating cross-functionally, and guiding the team through transition and post-implementation success.
Required Education And Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field with 10+ years of accounting experience and at least 3+ years managing Workday Financials. Must have a strong understanding of GAAP, financial reporting, and month-end close processes.
Preferred Education And Experience
CPA and/or Master’s, proven stakeholder influence, staff development experience, nonprofit or higher education background, and exposure to data analytics tools such as Power BI or Tableau.
Additional Information
Salary Range: $128,000 to $168,000 USD. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. WHOI is an equal opportunity employer providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals.
Key skills/competency
- Workday Financials
- ERP
- General Accounting
- GAAP
- Financial Reporting
- Process Improvement
- Internal Controls
- Team Leadership
- Change Management
- Nonprofit Accounting
How to Get Hired at Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
- Customize your resume: Tailor experience to Workday Financials expertise.
- Highlight ERP skills: Emphasize GAAP and system design background.
- Research WHOI: Understand their marine research and nonprofit mission.
- Prepare for interviews: Focus on leadership and change management scenarios.
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