[Hiring] Workday Financials Solution Architect @Meridian Partners

Role Description

We're adding a Solution Architect to our Workday Practice — a senior technical leadership role built for someone who combines deep Workday Financials expertise with the architectural instincts and executive presence to guide complex implementations for large public sector clients.

• This is a true architect position that sits at the intersection of solution design, delivery leadership, and client confidence.
• You'll lead, not just configure, shaping scalable designs and guiding solution direction.
• You'll have real mentorship impact on junior and mid-level consultants.
• The market is yours to shape with high-stakes, high-visibility programs.
• You'll be rewarded like an architect, with compensation tied to delivery outcomes.
• The culture is human, built on integrity, mission, and relationships.

Responsibilities

• Solution Architecture & Design Leadership:
  • Own end-to-end functional solution architecture across one or more Workday Financials workstreams.
  • Translate complex business and regulatory requirements into cohesive, scalable Workday designs.
  • Lead architecture and design workshops, guiding clients toward supportable solutions.
  • Anticipate cross-module dependencies and downstream impacts.
  • Serve as the functional authority and escalation point.
  • Validate that every solution is configurable, auditable, and sustainable.
• Public Sector & Compliance Expertise:
  • Architect solutions that address the complexity of public sector and K–12 environments.
  • Partner closely with Finance, IT, HR, Payroll, and governance stakeholders.
  • Bring genuine public sector fluency.
• Client Advisory & Executive Presence:
  • Act as the primary Solution Architect and client-facing lead for your workstream.
  • Communicate solution designs, tradeoffs, risks, and recommendations effectively.
  • Balance client preferences with Workday-recommended patterns.
  • Show up to executive reviews as Meridian's credible voice on the solution.
• Quality, Governance & Risk Management:
  • Review and approve design documentation and testing strategies.
  • Proactively surface risks related to data, compliance, integrations, and downstream processes.
  • Ensure clean transitions to post-production support.
• Team Leadership & Mentorship:
  • Lead and mentor Functional Leads and Consultants across Financials workstreams.
  • Coach junior consultants through complex problem-solving.
  • Promote genuine collaboration across workstreams.
  • Contribute reusable accelerators, templates, and IP.
• Growth & Firm Contribution:
  • Participate in pre-sales solutioning, estimates, and client presentations.
  • Contribute thought leadership on public sector and K–12 Workday delivery.
  • Support hiring, onboarding, and practice growth.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of Workday Financials or enterprise ERP implementation experience.
• Deep functional expertise in one or more Workday Financials domains:
• FDM
• Financial Accounting
• Grants
• Procurement
• Financial Reporting
• Meaningful public sector implementation experience.
• A demonstrated track record of designing complex solutions and leading delivery teams.
• Active Workday Implementer Certifications — a minimum of two, with Record to Report required.

Benefits

• A collaborative, people-first culture rooted in empathy, respect, and shared purpose.
• Generous time off and flexible remote environment.
• 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.