Manager, Technology Control & Process

Workday•Pleasanton, CA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Workday is searching for a naturally curious IT leader to join as a Manager, Technology Control & Process. This position reports to the Senior Manager, Technology Control & Process and works within the accounting/finance organization to help design, build, and assess efficient and effective IT controls related to financial reporting risk.

Requirements

7+ 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.

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

Manage a team of IT controls professionals, supporting their growth & development, and overseeing the ongoing maturation of Workday’s IT controls governance.
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 to analyze, 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.
Document and review written descriptions of sophisticated information systems and interdependencies.
Build and utilize knowledge of the IT environment, including Workday technology, and IT trends to proactively identify emerging issues and advise management and process owners on this information to maintain efficient and effective internal controls.
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 and governance 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.