Senior Manager, Internal Audit

Workday•Pleasanton, CA

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Senior Manager to lead risk-based operational audits and help advance the use of technology and AI across the Internal Audit function. This leader will shape and execute a comprehensive operational audit plan aligned to Workday’s strategy and risk appetite. They will help lead a distributed audit team, build trusted partnerships with senior stakeholders, and deliver clear, actionable insights on risk and control effectiveness. The ideal candidate combines strong operational audit and risk management expertise with a technology-forward mindset. They are energized by the evolving risk landscape in a SaaS environment, including AI-related risks and opportunities, and have experience adopting and scaling AI-enabled tools and workflows within audit, risk, finance, or other business functions. This role is ideal for someone energized by the new risk frontier of AI and who has a track record of building and scaling AI-enabled tools and workflows for audit teams (not just for personal use).

Requirements

12+ years of experience in public accounting, internal audit, operational process improvement, risk management, or a related field within a large, global public company.
5+ years of audit management or people leadership experience.
Experience developing and executing risk-based audit plans and leading complex operational audits.
Demonstrated experience adopting and scaling AI-enabled tools, automation, analytics, or other technology solutions for an audit, risk, finance, or business team.
Proven ability to lead and develop remote or globally distributed teams.
Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills, including the ability to communicate complex issues clearly to executive audiences.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business, Technology, or a related field preferred.
CIA, CPA, CISA, or similar professional certification preferred.
Strong knowledge of risk management frameworks and internal control principles, such as COSO.
Knowledge of Workday platform and/or SaaS experience is a plus!
Strong analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills.
Attention to detail and accuracy, especially with respect to audit work papers, audit reports, and presentation materials.
Ability to navigate ambiguity, influence stakeholders at all levels, and turn complex risk issues into clear business insights.
Passionate about technology and AI—not only as emerging areas of risk, but as opportunities to improve how Internal Audit operates.
Ability to build trust, influence without authority, and partner effectively across functions and organizational levels.
A practical, creative approach to solving problems and improving audit methods.
High standards for quality, accuracy, ownership, and follow-through.
Adaptability and resilience in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

Responsibilities

Help develop and drive a comprehensive audit plan that addresses key operational risks across the organization.
Design and implement AI-enabled solutions that improve how the audit team plans, tests, and reports.
Act as a collaborative evangelist for modern audit techniques, helping move the function beyond the status quo.
Partner closely with stakeholders across the business and serve as a trusted advisor on risks and controls.
Work with a geographically distributed team and collaborate closely with various partners across different functions and levels.