Job Description As a valued colleague on our team, you will contribute to supporting the product lifecycle, provide tactical support across product areas, collaborate with the team in assessing product needs and conducting product backlog maintenance, as well as collaborate with the team in managing plans, issues, and risks for products. THE IMPACT YOU WILL MAKEThe Accounting Systems - Product Analysis - Senior Associate role will offer you the flexibility to make each day your own, while working alongside people who care so that you can deliver on the following responsibilities:
Gather information about new or existing products.
Assess current state of product to discover additional needs.
Contribute to the design, development, testing, and evaluation of products.
Support multiple internal groups in an energizing environment.
Coordinate with internal team to define product strategy and customer outreach.
Qualifications THE EXPERIENCE YOU BRING TO THE TEAMQualificationsMinimum Required Experiences
At least 2 years of related experience and minimum
At least 2 years in Workday Finance product support role
Desired Experiences
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Accounting, Finance or Business administration and management.
Certified in Workday Financials preferred
4+ years of experience preferred
Subject matter expertise on Workday – GL
Working knowledge of Workday's GL and Corporate modules, as well as the Core Finance, Foundational Data Model (FDM), AP and AR, EDMCS and Blackline tool.
Hands on experience and understanding of GL allocations, Reassignment of allocations, configuration, testing and overall monthly period close process.
Continuous improvement mindset: who has/have demonstrated ability to work with various stakeholders to deliver optimal design solutions and skills needed to build positive rapport with various levels of internal and external stakeholders.
The group of skills related to communication including communicating in writing or verbally, copywriting, planning and distributing communication that are adaptable based on the stakeholder.
Strong accounting skills and deep understanding of internal controls, risk management, and business processes.
A data acumen and experience working with large volumes of data and an ability to balance data integrity and materiality.
Critical thinking, analytical and financial analysis skills.
Collective capabilities for supporting teams, giving/receiving feedback, facilitating meetings, and leading team meetings.
Experience identifying measures, or indicators of system performance, and the actions needed to improve or correct performance to achieve desired outcomes.
Ability to handle highly confidential information in a strictly professional manner.
Leading huddle and/or squad and/or ticket resolution meetings
Experience with Workday Financial Reports and TAX business report generations
Able to analyze the customer requirements and coordinate with business users from techno-functional understanding and communicate with various teams
Knowledge of financial data usage in accounting, reporting and analysis
Well-versed with Agile methodology and experience working and leading in a scrum team
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Accounting, Finance or Business administration and management.
6+ years of related experience and 2+ years in Workday Finance product support role
Help and direct development of the design strategy for product enhancements with impact analysis documentation.
Help and support team on the implementation process for new products.
Support and provide adequate knowledge transition for any implementation of product improvements.
Responsible for the product lifecycle and ongoing maintenance.
Excellent written and oral communication skill in delivering complex technical information to audience with various background.
ToolsSkilled in SQLSkilled in TOAD SQL database management toolExperience using SharePointSkilled in ExcelSkilled in Microsoft TeamsExperience using Microsoft ProjectExperience using JIRAStrong/Good experience in Workday Finance configuration and functionalityExperience using BlacklineFannie Mae is an Equal Opportunity Employer, which means we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, personal appearance, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation in the application process, email us at [email protected].