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KinderCare Learning Companies

Futures start here. Where first steps, new friendships, and confident learners are born. At KinderCare Learning Companies, we offer a variety of early education and child care options for families. Whether it's KinderCare Learning Centers, Champions, or Crme de la Crme, we build confidence for kids, families, and the future we share. And we want you to join us in shaping itin neighborhoods, at work, and in schools nationwide.

At KinderCare Learning Companies, you'll use your skills and expertise to support the work (and fun) that happens in our sites and centers every day. From marketers and strategists to financial analysts and data engineers, and so much more, we're all passionate about crafting a world where children, families, and organizations can thrive.

Position Summary

Leads a team of system analysts within the Accounting Department supporting user access, system configuration, and data management for key financial systems, including three billing systems (two SaaS, one internally developed), Workday ERP, and Workday Accounting Center. Ensures system access, functionality, and usability are optimized through collaboration with Product Management and other stakeholders. Focuses on Workday stabilization, preparing for a new SaaS billing system rollout in Fall 2025, and will serve as a thought partner and leader for the upcoming financial close software selection and implementation. Maintains strong internal controls in a public company environment.

Core Responsibilities

Lead team responsible for user access, system configuration, and data management across billing systems, Workday ERP, and Accounting Center.

Collaborate with IT to ensure accurate, compliant user provisioning and access changes.

Ensure system access supports accounting processes, segregation of duties, and SOX compliance.

Partner with Compliance and Internal Audit on access reviews and audit support.

Support Workday stabilization and optimization efforts for Workday Finance and Accounting Center.

Oversees governance for SaaS and internally developed billing systems.

Provide leadership and partnership on evaluation and implementation of financial close software.

Maintain documentation of roles, configurations, and control procedures.

Serve as an escalation point for complex access, configuration, or data issues.

Drive cross-training and knowledge sharing to break down silos and build bench strength.

Promote continuous improvement and standardization across team processes.

Required Skills & Experience

Strong accounting knowledge and understanding of financial systems.

Experience managing Workday ERP / Accounting Center access, configurations, and data management; billing systems knowledge preferred.

Familiarity with public company access controls and SOX compliance.

Proven ability to collaborate with IT, Audit, and Compliance teams.

Leadership experience focused on team development and cross-functional capability.

Skilled in process improvement and documentation within system administration.

Experience or aptitude to contribute to software evaluation and implementation projects.

Our benefits meet you where you are.

Know your whole family is supported with discounted child care benefits.

Breathe easy with medical, dental, and vision benefits for your family (and pets, too!).

Feel supported in your mental health and personal growth with employee assistance programs.

Feel great and thrive with access to health and wellness programs, paid time off and discounts for work necessities, such as cell phones.

and much more.

We operate research-backed, accredited, and customizable programs in more than 2,000 sites and centers across 40 states and the District of Columbia. As we expand, we're matching the needs of more and more families, dynamic work environments, and diverse communities from coast to coast. Because we believe every family deserves access to high-quality child care, no matter who they are or where they live. Every day, you'll help bring this mission to life by building community and delivering exceptional experiences. And if you're anything like us, you'll come for the work, and stay for the people.