Your work days are brighter here.
At Workday, it all began with a conversation over breakfast. When our founders met at a sunny California diner, they came up with an idea to revolutionize the enterprise software market. And when we began to rise, one thing that really set us apart was our culture. A culture which was driven by our value of putting our people first. And ever since, the happiness, development, and contribution of every Workmate is central to who we are. Our Workmates believe a healthy employee-centric, collaborative culture is the essential mix of ingredients for success in business. That's why we look after our people, communities and the planet while still being profitable. Feel encouraged to shine, however that manifests: you don't need to hide who you are. You can feel the energy and the passion, it's what makes us unique. Inspired to make a brighter work day for all and transform with us to the next stage of our growth journey? Bring your brightest version of you and have a brighter work day here.
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 a Principal Controls Specialist who wants to make their mark on a growing organization and Workday's Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) program. The candidate should be a self-starter, an excellent communicator, and enjoy collaborating with people with a diverse set of talents, in an ambitious, fast-paced environment.
Job Duties include and are not limited to:
Directly supporting the team's mission to develop compliant, comparable, and reliable Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) disclosures required by governing bodies
Designing and implementing controls throughout the ESG reporting process, working with Internal Controls on the ESG control framework and governance
Be a trusted advisor and liaison between Controllership, Sustainability, Legal, and various other business functions to provide leadership and guidance to advance the Company's ESG strategy while delivering timely and accurate reporting
Maintaining a broad understanding of the ESG reporting landscape, working with Legal, including various reporting frameworks and standards and disclosure legislation, and participating in external benchmarking
Executing against and supporting a clear project plan and organizational roadmap for new ESG reporting requirements including identifying and remediating gaps, driving accountability, drafting disclosures, and communicating status to all key stakeholders
Participate in ESG materiality assessment and scoping deliverables
Ensuring third-party assurance readiness of ESG data, including sufficient documentation of completeness and accuracy, collaborating with internal and external assurance providers, etc.
Participating in information gathering and supporting third-party assurance engagements of ESG disclosures
Implementing a framework for evaluation of changes in information
Developing and presenting training to diverse cross-functional business partners and stakeholders on control requirements and ESG standards
Identifying process improvements and automation opportunities to drive positive change and create efficiencies
About You
Basic Qualifications
8+ years related experience
Direct experience with internal control and process design and implementation
Direct experience in ESG accounting
Proficient in US GAAP Accounting and solid understanding of general ledger/financial statements
Direct experience in a compliance-focused area of responsibility
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting or Finance
Master's Degree or CPA license
Other Qualifications
Experience executing strategic processes and initiatives within a fast-paced, deadline-oriented, and complex environment
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to details
Ability to effectively identify and scope issues, apply the relevant knowledge base and make decisions with conviction and/or escalate as needed
Enjoys navigating ambiguity and creating infrastructure that is appropriate for current needs and scalable for future requirements
Business partnering and cross-group collaboration skills; ability to steward large groups of diverse stakeholders, gather different points of view, and create recommended approaches, influencing across multiple functions
Ability to succinctly synthesize vast amounts of information and distill relevant facts
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; proven ability to tailor communication to various audiences
Sophisticated skills in Excel and ability to deal with high volume of data
Strong project management skills and experience
A highly productive self-starter with very strong work ethic and dedication to excellence
Experience in software, technology industry
Agile and flexible
Growth and continuous improvement mindset, including strategic automation
Experience with a publicly traded company in the technology industry
Passion for ESG
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.UT.Salt Lake City
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.
Pursuant to applicable Fair Chance law, Workday will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Workday is an Equal Opportunity Employer including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.
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