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About the Team
This role is in the GTM Platform, Compliance, M&A and Strategic operations team and will be located at the Workday HQ in Pleasanton, CA.About the Role
The Principal, IT Risk and compliance is responsible for preparing and implementing a risk-based audit plan to assess, report on, and make suggestions for improving the company’s key operational and finance activities and internal controls. Additionally, the position is responsible to assess the efficiency & operating effectiveness of business process controls, identify control deficiencies, provides guidance to business partners developing remediation plans, monitors the status of remediation efforts, and coordinates with external auditors and regulators.
Manage compliance and audit programs across multiple teams, including operations, security and development
Contribute to developing a Common Controls Framework development and implementation across IT applications
Clearly articulate compliance programs and manage communications with third parties, including customers, partners and vendors, regarding Workday’s operational processes and key controls
Act as primary liaison for compliance engagements with various internal and external parties, and drive projects by coordinating cross-team resources
Ensure operational excellence and evolution of compliance programs to minimize business impact and deliver benefit
Review and enhance compliance strategy, including controls and procedures, with regards to industry trends and upcoming regulatory activity.
Deliverables:
Coordinate with Business Owners and Control Owners (external & Internal) to ensure that internal controls over financial reporting are effectively designed and sufficiently documented within the Company’s SOX documentation.
Communicate control deficiencies to Business Owners and Control Owners and assist them in designing remediation efforts.
Evaluate, document, and report control deficiencies.
Facilitate and supervise the remediation of control deficiencies.
Maintain the narrative documentation of the Company’s SOX processes.
Find opportunities for enhancements of the efficiency and effectiveness of business processes and control activities.
Assess the efficiency & operating effectiveness of business process controls
guidance to business partners developing remediation plans,
Reports compliance status
Coordinates with external auditors and regulators.
Assist in the review and mapping of vendor SOC 1 reports to ensure appropriate controls are identified and operating effectively
About You
Basic Qualifications:
5+ years of experience in SOX/internal audit
5+ years of experience in implementing and improving operational processes
Bachelors Degree in Accounting, Business, Finance or equivalent
Other Qualifications:
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with all levels of management
Familiarity with Cloud Computing and Software as a Service, particularly risk models and controls related to these services; familiarity with industry compliance standards such as SOC1 (SSAE18), SOC2, ISO27001
Strong communication skills, both written and oral
Experience with Salesforce as a core application and basic knowledge of Salesforce data and security will be desirable
Demonstrated problem-solving abilities with customer service orientation
Self-starter and flexible teammate
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with changing processes and procedures
Strong project management abilities
Knowledgeable with the following financial cycles: QTC, ACV, Sales commissions.
Knowledge and experience of implementing ITGC and ITAC controls
Comprehension of internal auditing standards, Sarbanes-Oxley, COSO and risk-assessment practices.
CISA of PMP certification preferred
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.CA.Pleasanton
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.
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