Manager, IT SOX Compliance

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About the Team

The SOX and Internal Controls team works within the accounting and finance organization. We prioritize the development and training of team members so that they become well-rounded professionals with the skills vital for the next generation. We are committed to working hard and having fun while maintaining work-life balance.

About the Role

Workday is searching for a naturally curious audit professional to join as a Manager, IT SOX Compliance. This position reports to the Senior Director, Internal Controls and SOX and works within the accounting/finance organization to help assess and build efficient/effective business controls related to financial reporting risk (SOX compliance).

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Responsibilities:

• Ensure SOX compliance in an increasingly complex and dynamic business environment.

• Manage a team of IT SOX controls professionals, supporting their growth & development, and overseeing the evaluation of Workday’s IT controls .

• Act as a subject matter expert for financial reporting system risks and control requirements of IT general controls, automated control functionality, and key report considerations.

• Collaborate with process owners and Internal Controls to evaluate, and improve information systems  that support financial internal control processes.

• Partner with Internal Controls leadership in the development of thought leadership and SOX considerations for new systems or other emerging technologies.

• Collaborate with management to plan and develop project timelines, risk assessments, controls, and other ad-hoc assessments related to IT financial reporting risks and controls.

• Collaborate with other Internal Controls and SOX team members on business process/control considerations that may be impacted by IT system considerations including identification of automated controls and their related risks and key reports and the adequacy of control procedures.

• Develop ideas and communicate knowledge through written correspondence and verbal presentations.

• Demonstrate strong project management skills, with a bias toward teamwork, and using current technology/tools to enhance the effectiveness of our integrated control environment.

• Build and maintain a strong working relationship with stakeholders using proven competency, trust, and effective, timely communication to facilitate the audit process.

• Support the evolution and scalability of the company’s use of AI.

• Update and maintain key financial reporting IT documentation, including; Risk and Control Matrix, Process Flowcharts, SOX Calendar, System Scoping, Report Population, etc.

• Special and other projects as assigned.

About You

Required Qualifications:

• 8+ years of experience with SOX, IT SOX, and IPE within the technology industry.

• 2+ years of people leadership experience.

• Subject Matter Expertise of IT audit requirements for public companies.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Management Information Systems, or related field.

Other Qualifications:

• CPA, CISA, CISSP, or CIA certifications desired.

• Public Accounting firm experience with IT audit and/or risk assurance functions desired.

• Experience with risk and controls using Workday desired.

• Passionate about the training and career development of senior and principal analysts.

• Ability to navigate through ambiguity, manage and coordinate multiple project assignments simultaneously, accept ownership and accountability for projects, and deliver on commitments.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Organized, detail oriented and accurate.

• Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills.

• Demonstrated the ability to interface with all levels of management.

• Customer service focused and solution oriented.

Our Approach to Flexible Work
 

With Flex Work, we’re combining the best of both worlds: in-person time and remote. Our approach enables our teams to deepen connections, maintain a strong community, and do their best work. We know that flexibility can take shape in many ways, so rather than a number of required days in-office each week, we simply spend at least half (50%) of our time each quarter in the office or in the field with our customers, prospects, and partners (depending on role). This means you'll have the freedom to create a flexible schedule that caters to your business, team, and personal needs, while being intentional to make the most of time spent together. Those in our remote "home office" roles also have the opportunity to come together in our offices for important moments that matter.

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