Consulting Manager, Governance, Risk & Compliance (Workiva)

Clearsulting•Columbus, OH

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Clearsulting is seeking a Consulting Manager, Governance, Risk & Compliance (Workiva) to lead end-to-end implementations of Workiva GRC solutions. This role involves managing project delivery, conducting client discovery sessions, designing scalable Workiva GRC solutions, overseeing system configuration, and serving as the primary client lead. The position ensures quality delivery through documentation, UAT coordination, go-live readiness, training, and post-implementation support. Clearsulting is committed to diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from candidates who are passionate about their mission.

Requirements

6+ years of hands-on experience implementing and configuring Workiva GRC software or platform implementations in a client-facing environment.
Strong understanding of one or more of the following domains: internal controls, SOX/compliance, internal audit, enterprise risk management, and policy management.
Experience leading requirements workshops and translating requirements into system designs and implementation plans.
Strong project management and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities, drive decisions, and keep projects moving in a structured way.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work effectively with executive stakeholders, business users, and technical teams.

Nice To Haves

Experience across multiple Workiva GRC modules, including Controls, Audit, Risk, and Policies.
Prior consulting or professional services experience.
Experience with process design, controls rationalization, or audit/risk transformation initiatives.
Familiarity with data migration, reporting, integrations, and platform adoption strategies.
Relevant certifications such as CPA, CIA, CISA, PMP, or similar.

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end implementations of Workiva GRC (Controls, Audit, Risk, and Policies).
Manage project delivery across scope, timelines, risks, and multiple workstreams.
Conduct client discovery sessions to gather requirements, assess current-state processes, and identify pain points.
Translate business and compliance needs into scalable Workiva GRC solution designs.
Oversee system configuration, data setup, workflows, user roles, reporting, and testing.
Serve as the primary client lead, driving design decisions, leading practices, and executive-level communications.
Ensure quality delivery through documentation oversight, UAT coordination, go-live readiness, training, and post-implementation support.