Sustainability Reporting Manager

Workiva Inc.•Ames, IA

1d•Remote

About The Position

Workiva Inc. is seeking a Sustainability and External Reporting Manager to join their Accounting team and lead the sustainability controllership function. This is a high-visibility individual contributor role that combines technical accounting, data integrity, internal controls, and cross-functional collaboration. The role is critical for building and maintaining a best-in-class sustainability reporting function, including the design of internal controls, as sustainability reporting obligations grow and the company advances its assurance journey. The successful candidate will also serve as an internal subject matter expert, partnering with product and sustainability strategy teams. While sustainability controllership is the primary focus, the role requires a versatile accounting professional who can also support financial reporting and technical accounting initiatives.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in sustainability reporting, sustainability controllership, sustainability assurance, a closely related field, or SEC reporting.

Nice To Haves

CPA certification or active pursuit of CPA licensure.
Familiarity with ISSA 5000 or experience supporting limited or reasonable assurance engagements on sustainability data.
Experience with California SB 253 and/or SB 261 compliance requirements.
Background in public accounting, particularly in audit or advisory roles with sustainability clients.
Experience collaborating with product or technology teams in a SaaS or software environment.
Demonstrated knowledge of sustainability reporting frameworks, including GHG Protocol, SASB, TCFD, or comparable standards.
Knowledge of SEC reporting, technical accounting, or financial controllership.
Experience designing or operating internal controls, including documentation and testing.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to manage large datasets, identify anomalies, and ensure data integrity.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with experience working across functions and presenting to senior stakeholders.
Ability to manage cyclical, deadline-driven workloads and coordinate across internal teams and external resources.
Comfort operating as an individual contributor with a high degree of ownership and self-direction.

Responsibilities

Own the sustainability reporting process, including data collection, validation, reconciliation, and collaboration on the annual sustainability report.
Manage and continuously improve operational processes and controls supporting sustainability data across environmental, social, and governance metrics.
Lead internal control design, documentation, and testing over sustainability data and reporting processes.
Serve as the primary point of contact for external assurance providers, coordinating audit readiness and supporting the advancement of the assurance program.
Ensure compliance with applicable sustainability reporting frameworks and regulations, including California SB 253 and SB 261, GHG Protocol, and relevant voluntary frameworks.
Oversee and coordinate seasonal support resources during the peak reporting period.
Design, implement, and monitor internal controls over sustainability reporting, including documentation of control procedures and evidence standards.
Support readiness for expanded assurance engagements, including developing an understanding of ISSA 5000 and applying its principles.
Identify control gaps and drive remediation efforts in partnership with internal stakeholders.
Partner with the cross-functional sustainability strategy team to ensure alignment between operational sustainability initiatives and disclosed metrics.
Work closely with Accounting and Sustainability leadership on complex technical matters.
Flex to support financial reporting and technical accounting activities, including SEC reporting preparation and technical accounting research.
Collaborate with the product team to provide subject matter expertise and feedback on sustainability reporting product features and roadmap development.