Workday Controls Director

Sunrise Senior Living•Mclean, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Workday Controls Director to support the design, implementation, monitoring, and continuous improvement of Workday security, business process controls, and compliance frameworks across the enterprise. This role serves as a subject matter expert and hands‑on leader responsible for ensuring Workday controls are effective, auditable, and aligned with Sunrise’s governance, risk, and compliance standards. The Workday Controls Director will own and maintain control logic within Kainos Smart Audit, manage control monitoring and reporting, and partner closely with IT, HR, Finance, Internal Audit, and external auditors to maintain a strong internal control environment while enabling efficient business operations within Workday.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
10+ years of experience working with Workday security, controls, or governance in a complex enterprise environment.
Strong understanding of internal controls, SOX compliance, and audit requirements.
Hands-on experience with Workday business process framework and security configuration.
Hands-on experience supporting Kainos Smart Audit for Workday, including control logic, monitoring, and reporting.
Excellent analytical, documentation, and problem-solving skills.
Strong communication skills with the ability to partner across technical and non-technical teams.

Nice To Haves

Workday Pro Certification or equivalent Workday Partner certification.
Experience supporting SOX or regulated environments.
Advanced experience managing Kainos Smart Audit, including control framework design and audit reporting.
Experience in healthcare, senior living, or similarly regulated industries.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary subject matter expert for Workday controls, security, and business process frameworks.
Own, configure, and maintain control logic within Kainos Smart Audit to support automated monitoring and compliance activities.
Manage and deliver recurring and ad hoc reporting from Kainos Smart Audit, including audit evidence, control exceptions, and remediation tracking.
Partner with Internal Audit and business stakeholders to ensure Kainos Smart Audit reporting meets SOX and audit requirements.
Monitor Smart Audit results, investigate exceptions, and coordinate remediation efforts with functional and technical teams.
Ensure alignment between Workday configuration, control design, and Smart Audit logic following Workday releases or system changes.
Maintain documentation for Smart Audit controls, logic rules, and reporting outputs to support audit readiness.
Execute and document user access reviews, segregation of duties (SoD) analysis, and remediation activities.
Partner with HR, Finance, Payroll, and IT stakeholders to ensure controls align with operational and compliance requirements.
Support SOX, internal audit, and external audit activities, including evidence preparation and walkthroughs.
Monitor control effectiveness and proactively identify control gaps, risks, and improvement opportunities.
Maintain control documentation, process narratives, and configuration evidence in accordance with audit standards.
Assist with Workday releases, enhancements, and new module implementations to ensure controls are embedded by design.