Workday Financials Solution Architect

About the role

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 - and it is central to how Meridian delivers outcomes that endure. Why Meridian - and why now There's no shortage of Workday partners. Here's what's different about this one: This role is built into how we win. The Solution Architect isn't a configuration resource at Meridian - it's a core part of our market differentiation. When public sector clients choose Meridian, the promise of a seasoned architect shaping their solution is part of what they're buying. You'll lead, not just configure. Our delivery teams are experienced, mission-oriented, and accountable. You won't be buried in configuration tasks - you'll be shaping scalable designs, guiding solution direction, and ensuring that what gets built can perform and endure. You'll have real mentorship impact. Junior and mid-level consultants on your workstreams will grow under your guidance. Meridian invests in developing the next generation of Workday talent, and architects are central to that mission. The market is yours to shape. Public sector Workday spend is accelerating. State and local governments, K-12 districts, and federal agencies are actively expanding their Workday Financials footprints. Meridian has a 20+ year track record serving these clients. Your programs will be high-stakes, high-visibility, and genuinely complex. You'll be rewarded like an architect, not a configurator. We recognize that great architecture drives long-term client success - and retention. This role is compensated accordingly, with a strong base and meaningful bonus tied to delivery outcomes you can actually influence. The culture is human. We're a firm built on integrity, mission, and relationships. Our clients feel it. Our team feels it. You will too.

Responsibilities

• Solution Architecture & Design Leadership
• Own end-to-end functional solution architecture across one or more Workday Financials workstreams - FDM, Core Financials, Grants, and beyond - for multiple clients simultaneously
• Translate complex business and regulatory requirements into cohesive, scalable Workday designs that will still make sense three years from now
• Lead architecture and design workshops, guiding clients toward supportable solutions grounded in Workday best practices - not just what they asked for
• Anticipate cross-module dependencies and downstream impacts before they become delivery problems
• Serve as the functional authority and escalation point when the hard calls need to be made
• Validate that every solution is configurable, auditable, and sustainable - not just functional at go-live
• Public Sector & Compliance Expertise
• Architect solutions that address the real complexity of public sector and K-12 environments: ACFR reporting, GASB accounting rules, encumbrance accounting, and fund-based budgeting
• Partner closely with Finance, IT, HR, Payroll, and governance stakeholders to ensure alignment, compliance, and no surprises
• Bring genuine public sector fluency - not just Workday knowledge applied generically to government clients
• Client Advisory & Executive Presence
• Act as the primary Solution Architect and client-facing lead for your workstream - the person the CFO, CIO, and CHRO trust to tell them what they need to hear
• Communicate solution designs, tradeoffs, risks, and recommendations in language that resonates in a steering committee, not just a design session
• Balance client preferences with Workday-recommended patterns - knowing

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Additional Information

About Meridian 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 Solution Architect Full-time, salaried position 100% R emote - 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

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