Paul Davison

About Paul Davison

Proficient in full implementation lifecycle, including requirements gathering, fit/gap analysis, configuration, end-user training, testing, and post implementation support. Experienced in development of training materials and performing end-user training. Excels in a challenging and fast paced environment; can coordinate and prioritize workload and can meet operational deadlines with limited supervision. Possesses strong communication, organizational and problem-solving skills.Specialties: Workday Grants Management, Workday Reporting, Workday Financials, PeopleSoft GL and AP, SQL, nVisionReceived my Permanent Residency Status (Green Card) in February 2014.

Experience

1. Workday Managing Consultant

   Strada

   Jul 2024 — Present

   Grants Management Lead for multiple City and County Governments as well as a Port Authority- Led all phases of requirements gathering for Workday Grants Management, analyzing current‑state grant accounting processes and identifying opportunities to replace manual, spreadsheet‑based workflows- Guided clients through the transition from manual month‑end grant reconciliation to Workday’s automated grant tagging, revenue recognition, and expense tracking capabilities- Delivered knowledge‑transfer sessions demonstrating Workday Grants accounting and how it integrates with financial reporting. Advised on best practices for grant setup, billing, revenue accounting, and regulatory/internal reporting to ensure accurate and compliant grant management- Built custom reports on top of Workday‑delivered reporting to enhance visibility into grant activity, spending, and reimbursement status.Banking and Settlement Lead for a City Government- Led end‑to‑end requirements gathering for Workday Banking & Settlement, documenting banking structures, accounts, and operational needs across multiple financial institutions- Configured Workday Banking & Settlement functionality based on business requirements, ensuring alignment with financial reporting, cash management, and reconciliation processes- Delivered best‑practice guidance on Workday banking configuration, settlement workflows, and reconciliation processes- Conducted functional testing and supported end‑to‑end test cycles, including issue triage and defect remediation- Facilitated demonstrations and knowledge‑transfer sessions to show how Workday banking and settlement integrates with financial reporting and bank reconciliation activities.

Education

• CPA Ontario (Chartered Professional Accountants Ontario)

  CPA, Accounting

  1998 — 2000

• Brock University

  B.Acc(H), Bachelor of Accounting

  1989 — 1994

Skills

• Telecommunications
• Analysis
• Business Process
• Accounting
• Financial Systems
• Financial Reporting
• Oracle Financials
• Sql
• Visio
• Word
• Accounts Receivable
• Peoplesoft
• Fit/Gap Analysis
• Integration
• Powerpoint
• Microsoft Excel
• Financial Analysis
• Oracle E-Business Suite
• Microsoft Office
• Enterprise Resource Planning (Erp)
• Sqr
• Testing
• Oracle General Ledger
• Requirements Gathering
• Business Process Improvement
• Financials
• Business Analysis
• Outlook
• Access
• Oracle
• Cash Management
• Requirements Analysis
• General Ledger
• Accounts Payable
• Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Peopletools
• Erp
• Project Management
• Quality Assurance