IT Lead Analyst - Workday Financials Accounting Center

IT Lead Analyst- Workday Financials Accounting Center

Location: Greater Chicago, IL/ Virtual

Position Overview:

Camping World & Good Sam is seeking a skilled and motivated IT Lead to join our team to oversee the technology platforms and applications that support the company's financial and accounting operations. The Workday Lead- Financials Accounting Center will play a critical role in supporting the organization's financial and accounting systems. This position will manage the day-to-day operations, maintenance, and enhancements of Workday finance and accounting platform including core financials and accounting center and Prism Analytics. The IT Lead will also collaborate with stakeholders to implement system improvements and ensure data integrity, performance, and compliance within financial systems. This role requires a blend of financial & accounting expertise and strong IT acumen to align planning & implementation with the organization's technology strategy and supports strategic decision-making. Champion our methodology to ensure consistency of service and completion of all milestones and deliverables to plan.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the day-to-day operations of the Workday core financials, accounting center, Prism Analytics, etc., including system configurations, business process workflows, custom objects, security, and integrations.

• This is a highly visible individual technical role responsible for the outcomes and success of Workday financial teams that play a key role in delivering the stated goals of the organization.

• Play a pivotal role in the Workday implementation project and later assume ongoing ownership of the platform by leading configuration, supports design decisions, process optimization, and partners closely with Finance, Accounting, FP&A, AP/AR, and IT stakeholders.

• Drive requirements, fit gap, and solution design for:

• Accounting: chart of accounts structure, accounting rules, journals, allocations, period close, Banking & Settlements touchpoints, and Accounting Center event-to-accounting transformations.

• Prism Analytics: data modeling, ingestion pipelines, governance, security, and certified datasets for financial reporting and operational analytics.

• System Implementation and Upgrades: Collaborate with stakeholders to define system requirements, participate in the implementation and testing, and oversee the deployment of system upgrades to ensure a smooth transition and minimal disruption to users.

• System Enhancements and Customizations: Identify opportunities for system enhancements and propose innovative solutions to optimize the business processes, drive end-to-end automation initiatives, and improve user experience.

• Lead data migration strategy for master's and open/historical balances; define archival and audit access approach. Oversee integration design for banks, tax engines, subledgers/operational sources, and data platform connections supporting Prism.

• Perform Workday tenant configuration, data loads (EIB's), Sandbox environments, etc. by defining, documenting, and enforcing system standards.

• Data integrity and quality: Ensure data integrity and accuracy within the Workday Financials and HR workstreams by monitoring data feeds, executing data audits, and resolving data discrepancies in a timely manner.

• Workday Reporting: Generate regular and ad-hoc reports using Workday reporting tools to provide insights on financial metrics, trends, and compliance requirements.

• Collaboration and Stakeholder Management: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Finance, Accounting, FP&A, AP/AR, HR, IT, and business leaders, to gather requirements, understand business needs, and provide guidance on system capabilities and best practices.

• Stay Updated: Stay abreast of the latest industry trends, best practices, and updates in Workday and related technologies to bring new ideas and innovation to the organization's business processes.

• Implement and maintain security controls to protect financial data and ensure proper access management. Work with internal and external auditors to support financial system audits and provide necessary documentation.

• Identify opportunities to enhance financial processes through automation and system improvements, leveraging technologies such as RPA (Robotic Process Automation) or AI-driven analytics.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.

• Proven experience as a Lead or Manager in implementing and managing Workday's core financials and accounting center, projects, procurement, Prism, etc.

• 6+ years hands-on experience with Workday Financials (Accounting/GL/Close) and Prism Analytics including configuration, integrations, business processes, reporting, and security.

• Strong understanding of financial processes (e.g., general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, budgeting, financial reporting, etc.).

• Certifications in Workday Financials and Accounting Center would be a plus.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with the capability to translate business needs into technical solutions.

• Experience working in a cross-functional environment, with strong communication skills to interact with non-technical stakeholders.

• Proven experience troubleshooting and resolving technical issues in finance-related applications.

Pay Range:

$124,900.00-$182,100.00 Annual

In addition to competitive pay, we offer Paid Time Off, 401(k), an Employee Assistance Program, Good Sam Roadside Assistance, discounts, paid parental leave (if eligibility is met), Tuition Reimbursement (if eligibility is met), and on the job training opportunities. Full-time associates are offered a comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision and more! Part-time associates are offered access to dental & vision coverage! For more information please visit: www.mycampingworldbenefits.com

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. The Company's policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, veteran or uniformed service-member status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.