Workday Grants Functional Lead

Overview The Squires Group is seeking an experienced Workday Grants Functional Lead to support a large-scale public sector Workday implementation. This role offers a chance to support public sector funding transparency and accountability through a modern Workday Financials platform . With minimal travel and a highly collaborative team, this is an excellent opportunity to contribute deep functional expertise while maintaining flexibility. You’ll join a project that is in its early design phase , giving you meaningful influence over solution architecture and long-term outcomes. The work directly supports a mission-driven organization focused on serving communities through responsible public funding and operational excellence. The work is primarily remote, with less than 30% to the Pacific Northwest. Per our client contract, candidates must be US Citizens or Green Card Holders. Responsibilities Lead the Grants functional workstream for a full Workday Financials implementation Partner with finance and grants stakeholders to design and configure grant accounting, compliance, billing, and reporting processes Translate public sector grants requirements into scalable Workday solutions Collaborate with Procurement, Spend, Payroll, and Integration teams to ensure end-to-end alignment Support testing, data validation, and go-live readiness Serve as the subject matter expert for grants functionality throughout the project lifecycle Qualifications Hands-on experience implementing Workday Financials with a focus on Grants Solid understanding of public sector or government grant management requirements Strong functional leadership and the ability to guide design decisions Comfortable working in a mostly virtual environment with limited travel (under 30%) Ability to contribute strategically while also engaging in hands-on configuration work Per our client contract, candidates must be US Citizens or Green Card Holders 4 Reasons to Join The Squires Group, Inc.: 1. Our Commitment to You - We offer competitive pay, multi-year projects, and a list of exciting clients. 2. Work-Life Balance - We work hard; we work smart and have quality time for family and "life." 3. Golden Rule - We treat our consultants the way we want to be treated: with integrity, professionalism, and trust. 4. We Care About You – We help you meet your career goals and continuously support your efforts in the field. Check out our Referral Program! The Squires Group will pay you for every qualified professional that you refer and we place. If you see a position posted by The Squires Group and know the perfect person for the job, please send us your referral. For more information, go to https://bit.ly/squiresreferral. The Squires Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. #LI-LJ1 #LI-Hybrid