Manager, 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, 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.
Coordinate SOX walkthrough and testing efforts as part of Management’s annual testing cycle.
Directly oversee the testing efforts and deliverables of SOX testers and Senior SOX analysts.
Act as a subject matter expert for the financial reporting risks and control requirements, including participating in SOX testing for high risk or complex areas.
Manage direct coordination of SOX control testing efforts, including walkthroughs, testing, audit requests and evaluation of deficiencies.
Collaborate with process owners to analyze, evaluate, and enhance business processes and internal controls.
Collaborate with other SOX team members on business process/control considerations, including those that may have IT system considerations.
Develop a deep understanding of Workday technology and proactively advise on efficient and effective internal controls around new functionality and tools.
Develop ideas and communicate knowledge through written correspondence and verbal presentations.
Demonstrate strong project management skills, with a bias toward partnership, and using current technology/tools to enhance the effectiveness of our integrated control environment.
Investigate and resolve auditor and process owner queries.
Build and maintain a strong working relationship with the stakeholders using demonstrated competency, trust, and effective, timely communication to facilitate the audit process.
Support the evolution and scalability of the company’s internal controls.
Document, coordinate, and close open requests from a variety of sources to ensure timely completion.
Special and other projects as assigned.
About You
Required Qualifications:
8+ years SOX audit experience within the technology industry.
2+ years in a people leadership role.
Public Accounting firm experience with SOX, audit, IT audit, or internal audit functions.
Deep understanding of GAAP, COSO, Sarbanes Oxley Act, and PCAOB Rules.
Experienced in the use of auditing and assessment frameworks and the application of professional standards.
Knowledge of internal control testing strategies including business process, ITGC, and application controls.
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Technology, or related field.
Other Qualifications:
MBA or CPA certification preferred.
Possesses a practical, hands-on approach and the ability to lead by example.
Mentors team members to drive career development and encourages temporary and permanent mobility between Internal Controls and other areas of the organization.
Accepts responsibility and shares credit for successes.
Builds and sustains excellent relationships at multiple levels internally and with partners.
Possesses high emotional intelligence and an ability to challenge in a nuanced way.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills.
Customer service focused and solution oriented, with the ability to work independently.
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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