Principal Internal Controls and Process Analyst

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About the Team

The SOX and Internal Controls team works within the accounting and finance organization. We prioritize the development and training of team members so that they become well-rounded professionals with the skills vital for the next generation. We are committed to working hard and having fun while maintaining work-life balance.

About the Role

Workday is searching for a naturally curious audit professional to join as a Principal Internal Control and Process Analyst. This is an individual contributor position reporting to the Manager, Internal Control and Process and works within the accounting/finance organization to help assess and build efficient/effective business controls related to financial reporting risk (SOX compliance). 

Responsibilities:

• Ensure SOX compliance in an increasingly complex and dynamic business environment

• Coordinate updates to key financial reporting documentation, including: Risk and Control Matrix, Process Flowcharts, SOX Calendar, System Scoping, Report Population, etc. 

• Assess and document considerations over SOX scoping. Act as a subject matter expert for the financial reporting risks and control requirements

• Manage direct coordination of external audit controls testing efforts, including walkthroughs, testing, audit requests and evaluation of deficiencies

• Collaborate with process owners to analyze, evaluate, and enhance business processes and internal controls

• Collaborate with other SOX team members on business process/control considerations. Note that although this is not a direct IT SOX role, responsibilities may include assessments involving collaboration on IT SOX considerations

• Collaborate with management to plan and develop project timelines, risk assessments, controls, and other ad-hoc assessments related to financial reporting risks and controls

• Engage with process owners to help document business process flows and relevant controls

• Develop a deep understanding of Workday technology and proactively advise on efficient and effective internal controls around new functionality and tools

• Develop ideas and communicate knowledge through written correspondence and verbal presentations

• Demonstrate strong project management skills, with a bias towards teamwork, and using current technology/tools to enhance the effectiveness of our integrated control environment

• Investigate and resolve auditor and process owner queries

• Build and maintain a strong working relationship with the stakeholders using demonstrated competency, trust, and effective, timely communication to facilitate the audit process

• Support the evolution and scalability of the company’s internal controls

• Document, coordinate, and close open requests from a variety of sources to ensure timely completion

• Special and other projects as assigned

About You

Basic Qualifications:

• 6+ years SOX audit experience within the technology industry

• Public Accounting firm experience with SOX, audit, or internal audit functions

• Deep understanding of GAAP, COSO, Sarbanes Oxley Act, and PCAOB Rules

• Experienced in the use of auditing and assessment frameworks and the application of professional standards

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Technology, or related field

Other Qualifications:

• MBA or CPA certification preferred

• Possesses a practical, hands-on approach and the ability to lead by example

• Accepts responsibility and shares credit for successes

• Builds and sustains excellent relationships at m