Accounting & ESG Reporting Manager

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About the Team

We are professional accountants who have a passion for what we do and strive for operational efficiency through system optimization and process automation. We prioritize the development and training of team members so that they become well-rounded accounting professionals with the skills vital for the next generation. We are also committed to working hard and having fun while maintaining a culture of work-life balance.

About the Role

Workday is seeking an Accounting & ESG Reporting Manager to play a key role in the Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) reporting program while providing technical accounting guidance and operational accounting support to the broader Controllership organization. The ideal candidate

is a self-starter, an excellent communicator, and enjoys collaborating with people with a diverse set of talents in a fast-paced environment.

 

Responsibilities:​

ESG Reporting:

• Directly support the team’s mission to develop compliant, comparable, and reliable ESG disclosures required by governing bodies.

• Design, implement and continuously improve controls throughout the ESG reporting process controls throughout the ESG reporting process.

• Serve as a trusted advisor and liaison between Controllership, Sustainability, Legal, and various other business functions providing leadership and guidance to advance the Company’s ESG strategy while delivering timely and accurate reporting.

• Maintain a broad understanding of the ESG reporting landscape, including various reporting frameworks and standards and disclosure legislation, and participating in external benchmarking to inform best practices.

• Execute against and support a clear project plan and organizational roadmap for new ESG reporting requirements including identifying and remediating gaps, driving accountability, drafting disclosures, and presenting status updates to key stakeholders.

• Participate in ESG materiality assessment and scoping deliverables.

• Ensure third-party assurance readiness of ESG data, including sufficient documentation of completeness and accuracy, and effective collaboration with internal and external assurance providers.

Technical and Corporate Accounting:

• Support the SEC filing process, including preparation and tie out of 10-Q, 10-K, Proxy Statement, and earnings materials.

• Lead technical accounting research for highly complex, significant, and/or unique transactions; independently formulate well-reasoned accounting positions and proposed methods, and provide clear guidance for execution.

• Establish, maintain, and proactively partner with stakeholders across the organization on critical accounting policies and procedures, encouraging technical excellence, proactive problem-solving, and serving as a knowledge leader.

• Support month-end close processes, including journal entries, account reconciliations, flux analysis, and coordination with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure timely and accurate close.

About You

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting or Finance and 8+ years of related experience.

• Direct experience with ESG accounting, internal controls, process design and implementation.

• Proficient in US GAAP Accounting and solid understanding of general ledger and financial statements.

• Direct experience in an accounting or auditing role.

Other Qualifications:

• CPA license strongly preferred.

• Experience executing strategic processes and initiatives within a fast-paced, deadline-oriented, and sophisticated environment.

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.

• Ability to effectively identify and scope issues, apply the relevant knowledge base and make decisions with conviction and escalate as needed.

• Comfort navigating ambiguity and building scalable infrastructure that meets current needs and anticipates future requirements.

• Strong business partnering and cross-functional collaboration skills with the ability to steward large groups of stakeholders.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to tailor communication to various audiences.

• Strong Excel skills and ability to handle a high volume of data.

Workday Pay Transparency Statement

The annualized base salary ranges for the primary location and any additional locations are listed below.  Workday pay ranges vary based on work location. As a part of the total compensation package, this role may be eligible for the Workday Bonus Plan or a role-specific commission/bonus, as well as annual refresh stock grants. Recruiters can share more detail during the hiring process. Each candidate’s compensation offer will be based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, geography, experience, skills, job duties, and business need, among other things. For more information regarding Workday’s comprehensive benefits, please click here.

Primary Location: USA.CA.Pleasanton

 

Primary Location Base Pay Range: $152,200 USD - $228,400 USD

 

Additional US Location(s) Base Pay Range: $128,600 USD - $228,400 USD

Our Approach to Flexible Work
 

With Flex Work, we’re combining the best of both worlds: in-person time and remote. Our approach enables our teams to deepen connections, maintain a strong community, and do their best work. We know that flexibility can take shape in many ways, so rather than a number of required days in-office each week, we simply spend at least half (50%) of our time each quarter in the office or in the field with our customers, prospects, and partners (depending on role). This means you'll have the freedom to create a flexible schedule that caters to your business, team, and personal needs, while being intentional to make the most of time spent together. Those in our remote "home office" roles also have the opportunity to come together in our offices for important moments that matter.

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