In this role, a consultant will gain hands-on experience in digital finance and accounting, working alongside leading professionals. This position focuses on developing skills in various areas including reporting, process optimization, reconciliation, internal controls, and more, primarily utilizing the Workiva platform.
Responsibilities
The consultant will implement solutions using Workiva’s optimize workflows, develop requirements, create strategic roadmaps, and manage data connections, workflows, templates, and permissions. Specific responsibilities include:
- Collaborating with clients to understand their business challenges and identifying tailored solutions.
- Conducting current state assessments of client accounting, reporting, reconciliation, and data capabilities.
- Developing system requirements, designing prototypes, testing solutions, training users, defining support procedures, and implementing solutions with a focus on Workiva Wdesk, Wdata, and system integrations.
- Mapping data flows to identify optimal design, governance options, and potential risks.
- Using Wdata and Wdesk to create templates, data flows, and integrations.
- Specializing in finance and accounting areas such as financial, management, and regulatory reporting, internal controls, global statutory reporting, CSRD, and enterprise data modeling.
- Developing business solutions using emerging automation, cognitive, and machine learning tools.
About the Team
The team supports clients in reducing risk, improving reporting capabilities, meeting regulatory requirements, and navigating complex operating models. The team delivers a wide range of financial accounting and reporting services with a comprehensive industry-focused approach.
Qualifications
Required:
- Undergraduate or master’s degree in relevant business, technology, or analytical fields, such as Accounting, Economics, Finance, Business Analytics, Management Information Systems, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, or Industrial Engineering.
- Strong communication, team-building, and presentation skills.
- 2 to 5 years of experience in controllership, accounting, or financial/management reporting.
- 1-2 years of experience with Workiva, Wdesk, Wdata, or related integrations.
- Experience in SQL and system integration.
- Demonstrated experience in team leadership and development.
- Proficiency in building finance and accounting models and utilizing specialized solutions.
- Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and responsibilities independently in a fast-paced environment.
- Workiva Certified
Preferred:
- Advanced degree in Business, Technology, Math, or Engineering (e.g., MBA, B.E./B.Tech in Computer Science, CPA, or CA).
- Experience with packaged technologies such as S/4HANA, Oracle Cloud, Workday, BlackLine, Workiva, OneCloud, or RPA.
- Project experience in process mapping, root cause analysis, requirements development, financial modeling, and value mapping.
- Experience in automating Financial and Statutory Reporting.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to engage teams and foster inclusiveness.
- Customer-oriented mindset with a high level of energy and drive.
- Capacity for multitasking and meeting deadlines effectively.
SystemsAccountants is a leading global Financial Systems, Analytics, and Transformation recruitment company. We provide permanent & contractor recruitment solutions to enable clients to implement, support, develop, run & optimise, ERP, ERP and Analytics systems. We source and screen finance systems professionals on a global basis. Unlike typical search & selection firms, our consultants have an international reach, which ensures that our clients and candidates receive market insight along with a tailored service.
