Senior Associate, Workday Financials

KPMG Advisory practice is currently our fastest growing practice. We are seeing tremendous client demand, and looking forward we do not anticipate that slowing down. In this ever-changing market environment, our professionals must be adaptable and thrive in a collaborative, team-driven culture. At KPMG, our people are our number one priority. With a wealth of learning and career development opportunities, a world-class training facility and leading market tools, we make sure our people continue to grow both professionally and personally. If you're looking for a firm with a strong team connection where you can be your whole self, have an impact, advance your skills, deepen your experiences, and have the flexibility and access to constantly find new areas of inspiration and expand your capabilities, then consider a career in Advisory.KPMG is currently seeking a Senior Specialist to join our Managed Services practice.Responsibilities:Execute the day-to-day activities of Workday managed services engagements for a variety of post-production clients including enhancement and optimization initiatives, break/fix support, release management, new feature deployments, process improvement and road mapping activitiesWork to ensure client satisfaction and timely delivery and collaborate with clients to strategize and drive goals forward post-productionSupport cross functional teams to resolve issues and deliver solutions; lead the analysis, design, configuration, and delivery of the Workday solutionCoordinate work handoffs with offshore team including traceability of client updates and work in progress; act as a point of contact for client to discuss support needs during US business hoursAct as functional subject matter expert during sales and proposal activities as well as on KPMG Value Optimizations, assessing tenant to identify optimization opportunities for clients to realize value out of Workday investmentMentor and upskill junior resources both onshore and offshoreAct with integrity, professionalism, and personal responsibility to uphold KPMG's respectful and courteous work environmentQualifications:Minimum three years of recent client-facing experience in Workday Finance; experience should include support of Workday clients for a managed services organization and/or participation in at least two full-scale implementation of Workday FinancialsMBA or MIS from an accredited college/university is preferred; minimum of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university is required; required Workday certification/skills in at least two of the following modules: Workday Pro Contracts to Cash Services, Business Assets Services Certification, Accounting Center Certification; please note that any candidate hired by KPMG into this position that doesn't currently hold the aforementioned certification will be required to secure them within three months from the commencement of employmentUnderstanding of ITIL framework, ITSM and service desk managementStrong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholdersStrong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks effectively; ability to stay updated with Workday features, tools, and best practices through continuous learning and trainingUnderstanding of process reengineering, designing and implementing business performance management enhancements including process workflow, approvals and reportingAbility to travel as requiredApplicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future; KPMG LLP will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa)KPMG LLP and its affiliates and subsidiaries (

Created: 2025-12-15