The position reports to the Associate Vice President of Finance, supporting systems and operational initiatives within our finance and accounting division. This role emphasizes process improvement, financial systems optimization, particularly within Workday-and effective cross-functional collaboration in a higher education environment. The ideal candidate will bring strong analytical capabilities, an understanding of accounting and finance operations, and experience working with enterprise financial systems.
Work is performed in a hybrid capacity. Major Areas of Responsibility
Analyze and improve accounting and finance business processes, identifying enhancement opportunities using system-driven solutions.
Collaborate with key stakeholders across finance, operations, and IT to gather, document, and refine business and system requirements.
Support the maintenance, testing, and enhancement of Workday Financials, including configuration of modules like General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Customer Accounts, Grants Management, Financial Reporting, and Workday Strategic Sourcing.
Assist in the development and maintenance of standard and custom reports using Workday Report Writer, Worksheets, and Workday Prism Analytics.
Contribute to system upgrades, user acceptance testing, and training initiatives to promote adoption and system optimization.
Coordinate with campus partners to ensure data integrity and alignment across departments and systems.
Assist in financial period close activities and perform system-based reconciliations.
Create and maintain documentation, including workflows, process maps, and training materials.
Act as a central point of contact between the finance team and technical staff to bridge functional and system needs. Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Information Systems, or a related field.
5-7 years of experience as a Business Analyst or in a similar role with a focus on finance or accounting systems.
Experience working in or supporting a higher education institution strongly preferred.
Working experience with Workday Financials or similar ERP systems; experience with Workday Report Writer, Worksheets, or Prism Analytics preferred.
Strong understanding of accounting concepts in areas spanning the balance sheet and income statement activity.
Experience or familiarity with endowment accounting or fund accounting is a plus.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; additional analytical or integration tools a plus.
Ability to interpret technical information and convey it to functional users effectively.
Familiarity with data governance, system integrations, and financial compliance requirements.
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and project coordination skills.
High financial competency, strong time management and organizational skills, ability to define and structure work for self and others, excellent written and verbal communication skills. Core Competencies
Detail oriented with strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
Ability to work independently and in a team environment; customer-oriented approach.
Good communication skills; verbal and written.
Commitment to the mission of the College of the Holy Cross. What We Offer
The opportunity to support mission-driven work in a respected academic institution
A collaborative work environment where innovation and learning are encouraged
Competitive compensation and benefits
Professional development opportunities and access to Workday system training
Flexible work options, including hybrid arrangement Disclaimer The description above represents the most significant duties of this position but does not exclude other occasional work assignments not mentioned, the inclusion of which would be in conformity with the factor degrees assigned. Additional information: This is a full-time exempt level position. The College is committed to providing competitive market pay for its employees. The College also offers a competitive benefits package for full-time staff, including:
10% College contribution to the 403(b) Retirement Plan (1 year wait waiver available)
Condensed summer 4-day work week
Tuition & Education benefits
Wellness programs & ongoing Training and Development opportunities
Generous paid time off
The College is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and complies with all Federal and Massachusetts laws concerning Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action in the workplace. To review our Employee Benefit Options, please go to: https://www.holycross.edu/human-resources/benefits
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Please upload a cover letter and Resume. In your cover letter please address how your work might support the College's mission as a Jesuit, undergraduate liberal arts college (see http://www.holycross.edu/mission) and its core commitment to justice and inclusive excellence. Please provide examples of any past work that illuminate your commitments in these areas. The College also provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities during the hiring process in compliance with law. Please contact Merrilee Grenier, Senior Associate Director of Employee Relations and Legal Compliance, for questions or to request an accommodation via email at mgrenier@holycross.edu, or by calling 508-793-3957.
