RMI · 1 month ago
Workday Financials & Adaptive Planning Architect
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$107K/yr - $132K/yr
8+ years expRocky Mountain Institute is seeking a Workday Financials & Adaptive Planning Architect to lead the design, integration, and governance of its financial systems. This strategic role involves collaborating with various departments to enhance system architecture and data governance, ultimately driving better financial decision-making across the organization.
Career PlanningEducationNon ProfitRenewable Energy
Responsibilities
Define and own the strategic architecture for Workday Financials and Adaptive Planning
Develop and maintain the finance systems roadmap, aligning technology with RMI’s strategic and operational needs
Lead system design to support cost allocations, project/grant accounting, payroll, planning, and reporting
Ensure scalability, automation, and performance through best-practice system configuration and integration
Establish and maintain architectural standards and design principles for all finance systems
Serve as the primary system administrator for Adaptive Planning, owning model integrity, user roles, version control, account hierarchies, and technical documentation
Lead system enhancement and release cycles from design through deployment
Establish governance for system changes, testing, and version control
Manage external implementation partners, translating business needs into technical scope and ensuring delivery aligns with timelines, cost, and architectural standards
Maintain clear documentation of configurations, integrations, and system changes
Own the design and integrity of integrations between Workday, Adaptive, and other core systems (HR, CRM, procurement, etc.)
Define and enforce data governance standards, master data management, and security models in partnership with the security team
Ensure a single source of truth across financial and operational data
Collaborate with the Reporting and Analytics team across the institute to align system data models with BI and dashboard needs
Serve as the finance systems subject-matter expert and advisor to the Finance and leadership team
Partner with Org Finance, IT, Development, and Operations to ensure system design supports end-to-end process improvement
Communicate system strategy, roadmap, and key decisions to senior stakeholders and the Executive Council
Foster a culture of cross-functional collaboration, governance, and continuous improvement
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Systems, or related field
8+ years of experience in finance systems strategy, architecture, or transformation
Proven leadership experience in Workday Financials and Workday Adaptive Planning (implementation, optimization, or re-architecture)
Deep understanding of finance processes: accounting, cost allocations, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting
Strong technical and data governance expertise, including integrations
Demonstrated success leading large-scale system initiatives from planning through execution
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
Mission-driven mindset and alignment with RMI's values of collaboration, innovation, and impact
Preferred
Relevant Workday or Adaptive Planning Pro-Certifications are a plus, but not required
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision insurance
403b retirement match with immediate vesting
Group life, AD&D, and short- and long-term disability
Optional voluntary life, AD&D and accident plans
Health savings or flexible spending accounts
Fertility and hormonal health support
Mental health and wellness support
Comprehensive leaves of absence (including generous parental leave)
Generous paid time off and sick leave
Paid sabbatical leave
Regional holidays with at least one extended break in each geography
Work from home and home technology allowances
Learning & development opportunities (LinkedIn Learning and an annual individual professional development budget)
Potential for bonuses and merit increases
Discount marketplace (gym memberships, pet insurance, etc.)
Hybrid / remote work options
Team retreats and geographic meetups
Rewards and recognition programs
Company
RMI
Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI) is an independent, nonpartisan nonprofit founded in 1982 that transforms global energy systems through market-driven solutions to secure a prosperous, resilient, clean energy future for all.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
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Late StageTotal Funding
$4.4MKey Investors
US Department of Energy
2022-03-14Grant· $4.4M
Leadership Team
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Chief Executive Officer
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