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Meridian is a 10-time Inc. 5000 honoree and one of the nation's fastest-growing small businesses — and a certified Workday Services Partner and SAP Services Partner. For more than two decades, we've delivered enterprise solutions that are efficient, scalable, and aligned to each client's mission, guided by an unwavering commitment to integrity, excellence, and client-centered service.
We proudly serve state and local governments, federal agencies, and K–12 organizations, giving our team exposure to meaningful work that directly improves communities and public services nationwide. We show up with empathy, collaborate as true partners, and bring the resilience and adaptability needed to navigate even the most complex challenges.
If you're looking to grow your career inside a team that values learning, innovation, and a genuine collaborative spirit — Meridian is the place for you!
Workday Financials Lead
Full-time, salaried position
100% Remote - must reside within the United States
Up to 30% domestic travel
Must be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship, now or in the future
The Opportunity
Due to continued growth, Meridian Partners is seeking a Workday Financials Lead to lead functional delivery for complex Workday Financials implementations serving public sector organizations.
Why Meridian — And Why Now
There are plenty of Workday consulting firms. Here's what makes Meridian different.
You'll lead meaningful client work.
You'll own high-impact Financials workstreams and become a trusted advisor to public sector clients throughout the implementation lifecycle.
You'll focus on delivery—not organizational politics.
We empower our Leads to make decisions, solve problems, and work directly with clients while partnering with experienced Solution Architects on overall program direction.
You'll continue growing your leadership skills.
Whether mentoring consultants, leading workshops, or supporting pre-sales, you'll have opportunities to expand your influence beyond configuration.
You'll work on projects that matter.
Our clients include state and local governments, K–12 organizations, and federal agencies whose Workday investments directly support the communities they serve.
You'll grow with a firm that's growing.
As Meridian continues to expand its Workday practice, experienced leaders have opportunities to help shape delivery standards, mentor new consultants, and influence how we scale.
Responsibilities
Workstream Leadership
- Lead one or more Workday Financials functional workstreams through the full implementation lifecycle.
- Facilitate discovery, design, configuration, testing, deployment, and post-production support activities.
- Translate business requirements into scalable Workday configurations aligned with Solution Architecture and Workday best practices.
- Drive workstream deliverables, timelines, issue resolution, and client communication.
Functional Delivery
- Configure and oversee Workday Financials solutions across one or more functional areas including FDM, Core Financials, Procurement, Grants, Expenses, Banking, or Financial Reporting.
- Conduct design sessions and prototype solutions with client stakeholders.
- Identify configuration impacts across connected Financials processes.
- Support testing, defect resolution, and deployment planning.
Client Partnership
- Serve as the primary day-to-day client contact for assigned workstreams.
- Build trusted relationships with Finance, HR, Payroll, IT, and project leadership.
- Clearly communicate risks, recommendations, and implementation decisions.
- Balance business requirements with Workday leading practices.
Quality & Delivery Excellence
- Produce high-quality configuration documentation, workbooks, and testing materials.
- Ensure adherence to Meridian's delivery methodology and quality standards.
- Escalate risks appropriately and recommend practical solutions.
- Support smooth transition to AMS and post-production support.
Team Leadership
- Mentor Consultants and Associate Consultants.
- Review work products and provide coaching.
- Share best practices and reusable implementation assets.
Practice Growth
- Participate in estimates, demonstrations, and pre-sales discussions.
- Support recruiting, interviewing, and onboarding activities.
- Contribute to practice development initiatives and delivery improvements.
- Help expand Meridian's public sector Workday capabilities.
Minimum Qualifications
- 5+ years of Workday Financials implementation experience.
- Public sector implementation experience preferred (state/local government, higher education, or K–12).
- Active Workday Implementer Certifications with a minimum of two certifications, including Record to Report preferred.
- Strong expertise in one or more of the following:
- Financial Data Model (FDM)
- Financial Accounting
- Procurement
- Grants
- Financial Reporting
- Expenses
- Banking & Settlements
- Business Assets
- Experience facilitating client design workshops and managing functional deliverables.
- 3+ years of experience leading functional workstreams through multiple full lifecycle Workday implementations.
- Ability to work standard East Coast hours
Pay Transparency
Compensation for roles at Meridian varies depending on a wide array of factors including, but not limited to, the specific practice, role, skillset, and level of experience. As required by law, Meridian provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired.
Base Salary Range is $150,000 to $180,000 plus bonus is available for this specific role.
Why You’ll Love Working at Meridian
- A collaborative, people-first culture rooted in empathy, respect, and shared purpose
- Generous time off and flexible remote environment that supports resilience and balance
- 401(k) with company match that immediately vests
- Comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision, caregiver/adoption support, financial coaching, EAP
- Company-paid life insurance
- Continuous learning and growth opportunities that fuel innovation and career development
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. No third-party agencies or submissions will be accepted.
Applicants have rights under the following Federal Employment Laws: Family Medical Leave Act , U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA).
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