Business Systems Security Analyst, Finance Systems at Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, North Carolina

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Job Description SummaryResponsible for maintaining the overall security environment of Financial Services applications, including Workday (including Finance, Payroll and Student Financials), Cognos and Nelnet. This includes reviewing user security requests, seeking appropriate approvals and executing requests once approved. Position partners with units throughout Financial Services to execute routine security reviews to ensure the continued integrity of the applications' security environment. Position also works with departmental vendors to ensure appropriate security reviews are conducted on a routine basis. Acts as a liaison between Information Security (in particular Information Security) and Financial Services.
Job Description

Essential Functions:

• Develops, maintains and reviews application security access for departmental and campus users to ensure internal controls are maintained systematically and data is protected from unauthorized access.


• Seeks approval for Workday security change requests and executes changes once approved.


• Accountable for executing and getting approval for security reviews on a rolling basis (e.g. weekly, quarterly and annual reviews). Systems include Workday (including Financials, Payroll and Student Financials), Cognos and Nelnet.


• Leads vendor security reviews for Financial Services' initiatives as well as annual recurring reviews. Acquires vendor audit reports (SOC1, SOC2) and partners with other units within Financial Services to understand required complementary controls and the potential impact of documented audit issues.


• Maintains user and Finance Systems documentation as it relates to security procedures.


• Consistently promotes best practices and high levels of customer service. Has a strong focus on completing security requests in a timely manner.


• Meets regularly with Information Systems (Information Security, particularly) to ensure that a strong cross-functional relationship exists with this important partner.


• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Education, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Bachelor's degree in a business, accounting or computer science-related field and at least three years of experience implementing and/or maintaining ERP systems in a finance or accounting function and related applications or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Knowledge of the Workday Financials ERP platform, including security, configuration transaction processing / business process design and reporting.


• Ability to maintain the security and confidentiality of any proprietary or sensitive data in any medium regarding the university or its students, faculty, or staff.


• Exceptional organization skills, a detail orientation, and a proven ability to follow projects and issues through to completion.


• Must be comfortable in an environment that places high emphasis on collaboration, continuous improvement, teamwork, and excellent customer service.

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Familiarity with higher education administration current best practices and leading edge technologies.


• Demonstrated accounting knowledge.

Accountabilities:

None.

Additional Job Description

Disclaimer:

This position profile identifies the key responsibilities and expectations for performance. It cannot encompass all specific job tasks that an employee may be required to perform. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform job-related duties as may be reasonably assigned by the employee's supervisor.

To help provide a safe learning and living community, Wake Forest University conducts background investigations and drug screens for all final candidates being considered for employment.

Wake Forest seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce and encourages qualified candidates across all group demographics to apply. Wake Forest University is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in employment for individuals with disabilities.

Time Type RequirementFull timeNote to Applicant:This position profile identifies the key responsibilities and expectations for performance. It cannot encompass all specific job tasks that an employee may be required to perform. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform job-related duties as may be reasonably assigned by his/her supervisor.

In order to provide a safe and productive learning and living community, Wake Forest University conducts background investigations and drug screens for all final staff candidates being considered for employment.

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ke Forest seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce while promoting an inclusive work environment committed to excellence in the spirit of Pro Humanitate. In adherence with applicable laws and as provided by University policies, the University prohibits discrimination in its employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, disability and veteran status and encourages qualified candidates across all group demographics to apply. Apply Now