Sr. Manager, Environmental, Social and Governance (Controller)

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

Our amazing Accounting and Finance team at Workday are committed to bringing passion and customer focus into everything we do, a place where everyone is treated equitably, and communications held openly and honestly! Our employees are at the very core of our values, and we pride ourselves to provide a rewarding career path in a fun environment that makes work that much more enjoyable! The team is based in our Pleasanton location, reporting into the CAO organization.

About the Role

Workday is seeking a highly skilled Sr Manager / controller level professional to lead the Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) team. This individual will be proficient in regulatory ESG reporting requirements, and an inspiring leader as we strategically navigate this evolving landscape. You’ll be hands-on as well as strategic, with deep expertise in regulatory reporting and internal controls and in building and improving robust processes that will scale to meet both our current and future challenges.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for compiling consistent, comparable, and reliable Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) disclosures required by governing bodies

• Serve as an advisor and liaison between Controllership, Sustainability, Legal, Investor Relations and various other business functions to provide leadership and guidance to advance the Company’s ESG strategy while delivering timely and accurate reporting

• Build, train, and lead a team to craft and compile ESG disclosures

• Maintain broad understanding of ESG reporting landscape, working with Legal, including various reporting frameworks and standards and disclosure legislation, and potentially influence ESG reporting trends by engaging in external industry / peer company forums

• Develop and lead a clear project plan and organizational roadmap for new ESG reporting requirements, identify gaps and drive accountability; communicate status to all key stakeholders

• Lead ESG materiality assessment and scope

• Establish standardized policies and procedures, developing a top-down approach, for ESG reporting to ensure consistency of information across various jurisdictions, such as at the subsidiary reporting level

• Design and implement controls throughout the ESG reporting process, working with Internal Controls on ESG control framework and governance

• Ensure audit-readiness of ESG data, including sufficient documentation of completeness and accuracy, collaborating with internal and external auditors

• Coordinate external reviews and assurance engagements of the ESG disclosures

• Design and implement a framework for evaluation of changes in information

• Prepare and present training to business partners, such as training the Sustainability group on control requirements and audit standards

About You

Basic Qualifications

• 12+ years accounting experience

• 8+ years people leadership / managing direct reports experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Accounting / Finance (or other relevant field of study)

• Public Accounting, Technical Accounting and SEC reporting experience

Other Qualifications

• ESG reporting and metrics expertise and experience preferred

• Professional accounting certification such as Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or equivalent

• Experience working in a multinational environment under different reporting requirements

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; proven track record of tailoring communication to various audiences