Commission Accounting Systems Manager Jobs in Romeoville, IL

About Acrisure

A global fintech leader, Acrisure empowers millions of ambitious businesses and individuals with the right solutions to grow boldly forward. Bringingcutting-edgetechnology and top-tier human support together, we connect clients with customized solutions across a range of insurance, reinsurance, payroll, benefits, cybersecurity, mortgage services - and more.

In the last twelve years, Acrisure has grown in revenue from $38 million to almost$5 billionand employs over 19,000 colleagues in more than 20 countries. Acrisure was built on entrepreneurial spirit. Prioritizing leadership, accountability, and collaboration, we equip our teams to work at the highest levels possible.

Job Summary

The Accounting Systems Manager- Workday Financeserves as a key leader in the administration, enhancement, and strategic direction of the organization's financial systems, with a primary focus on Workday Finance. This rolepartners withinternal stakeholders across Accounting, Finance, IT, and business operations to analyze problems and data, develop requirements for technology solutions, and resolve issues with an eye toward continuous improvement.The ideal candidate will have strong technical aptitude, deep accounting knowledge, and provencritical thinking skills, withdirectexperience in Workday Financials and a passion for process improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead the administration, configuration, and governance of Workday Finance, including securityandbusiness process frameworks

• Serve as the primary subject matter expert (SME) for Workday Finance, including General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Fixed Assets, and Financial Close

• Manage and develop a team of Accounting Systems Analystsby setting clear expectations, providing feedback, conducting performance reviews, and fostering a high-performing, accountable team environment.

• Partner with Accounting, Finance, and IT stakeholders to analyze business problems, gather requirements, and deliver scalable Workday Financesolutions

• Oversee thedevelopmentofbusiness requirements, functional specifications, test plans, and training documentation for Workday Financeprojects

• Troubleshoot system issues,identifyroot causes, and coordinate resolutions with IT or Workday asappropriate

• Oversee the monitoring ofsystem interfaces, integrations, and data flows between Workday Finance and upstream/downstream systems to ensure accuracy, timelines, andcompleteness

• Analyze current accounting processes andidentifyopportunities for automation, efficiency gains, and system enhancements withinWorkday

• Lead and support system upgrades, Workday bi-annual releases, new module implementations, and integrations; manage regression testing and changecommunication

• Overseeuser acceptance testing (UAT) and ensure system changes meet functional and accountingrequirements

• Ensure thatstandard operating procedures (SOPs), user guides, and workflowsare created andmaintained

• Support Workday data governance processes and ensure data integrity across the financial systemecosystem

Requirements

• Strong understanding of Workday Financeconfiguration, including business process design, security roles, andreporting

• Deep knowledge of accounting processes including GL, AP, AR, Fixed Assets, and financial close cycles

• Familiarity with system integrations, API concepts, ETL processes, and change managementpractices

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities with a focus on continuous improvement

• Effective communicationskills and ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams across both business and technicalroles

• Meticulous attention to detailwith the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-pacedenvironment

• Ability to manage multiple projects with shifting priorities while meeting deadlines and producing meaningfuldeliverables

RequiredEducation and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, informationsystems,or related field

• 5+ years of experience in Accounting, Finance, or Financial Systems roles

• Directexperience with Workday Financein a systems configuration, or functional analyst capacity

• Experience with ERP or financial systems (e.g., Workday, SAP, Oracle, NetSuite)

• Familiarity with financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow) and core accounting principles

Preferred Qualifications

• Workday certification ordirectexperience with Workday Financials modules (e.g., Accounting Center, Financial Accounting, Procurement)

• Prior involvement in ERP implementations or large-scale financial systems projects

• Prior management experience, preferably in a remote environment

• CPA, CMA, or equivalent accounting certification

• Knowledge of SOX compliance and internal control frameworks

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