Senior Technical Accounting Manager

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 looking for a highly motivated Senior Technical Accounting Manager to join a collaborative and growing team. The ideal candidate is a self-starter, a great communicator, detailed-oriented, team player that enjoys collaborating with people with a diverse set of talents in a dynamic fast-paced environment. This position will report to the Assistant Controller. Through involvement with complex and unusual transactions, accounting for venture investments, and mergers & acquisitions activity, this position will play a critical role in the accounting processes and have high visibility to finance leadership within the organization.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Conduct and document technical accounting research related to new business initiatives and/or complex transactions

• Analyze new accounting pronouncements to determine impact and assist with implementation

• Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure that accounting and budget impacts of significant and unusual transactions are communicated timely and accounted for properly

• Promote teamwork between finance groups and departments

• Perform and document quarterly and annual controls

• Perform and document impairment assessments, including non-marketable investments and the annual goodwill impairment testing

• Support the non-marketable investment accounting process, including review of investments for adjustments and impairments, as well as internal and external reporting

• Assist with research and disclosure efforts for ESG related programs

• Assist in balance sheet and income statement flux analysis in accordance with close timelines

• Support SOX compliance efforts and assist in improvement of control procedures

• Assist with audits, including preparing work papers for the auditors and analyzing data

• Collaborate with internal teams and external auditors to ensure successful audit results and compliance

• Support month-end close processes

• Perform various ad hoc projects as requested

About You

Basic Qualifications:

• 8+ years of relevant technical accounting experience (must include minimum of 6 years within public accounting)

• Bachelor’s Degree

• CPA

Other Qualifications:

• Software and/or SaaS industry experience preferred

• Experience using large ERP system preferred

• Proficiency with MS Excel

• Proven experience in a rapidly growing and dynamic environment to meet tight timelines while ensuring high-quality deliverables

• Experience with tight deadlines and timeliness for work performed

• High attention to details and accuracy, excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Strong analytical skills and problem solving abilities

• Collaborative and experience partnering with cross-functional teams

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