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.

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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 looking for a highly motivated, strategic, and results-oriented Senior Technical Accounting Manager to join a collaborative and growing team. The ideal candidate is a self-starter and an excellent communicator who is not only diligent, but also demonstrates initiative and ownership in driving  the accounting of significant and unique transactions while shaping our accounting policies. This role is for an individual who thrives with independently determining methods and procedures to resolve highly sophisticated and often ambiguous accounting challenges, while collaborating with diverse teams.

Responsibilities:

• Lead technical accounting research for highly complex, significant, and/or unique transactions; independently formulating well-reasoned accounting positions and proposed methods, then effectively communicating and providing clear guidance for execution.

• Serve as principal accounting partner, leading strategic collaboration with cross functional teams from inception of new initiatives to proactively identify and communicate accounting and budget impacts, strategically influencing deal structures and operational execution.

• Perform and document quarterly/annual controls.

• Own the end-to-end evaluation, adoption, and effective process of new accounting pronouncements across the broader finance organization; independently new standards to define Workday's approach, then driving cross-functional collaboration and alignment to develop robust procedures for flawless and effective implementation.

• Proactively work with external auditors to drive timely closure of technical accounting matters.

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

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

• 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

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance.

• Minimum 8 years+ of accounting experience (must include minimum of 6 years within public accounting).

• CPA required.

Other Qualifications: