Senior Technical Accounting Manager

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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 Senior Technical Accounting Manager to join a collaborative and growing team. The ideal candidate is a self-starter, great communicator, and detailed-oriented team player that possesses a strong understanding of U.S. GAAP with proven ability to research and analyze complex accounting issues and enjoys collaborating with people with a diverse set of talents in a dynamic fast-paced environment. This senior level Individual Contributor (non people leader / manager) 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

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

• Perform and document quarterly/annual controls

• Lead the evaluation and adoption of new accounting pronouncements, including collaborating with the broader finance organization to ensure effective implementation

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

• Establish, maintain and educate others on accounting policies and procedures

• Promote teamwork between finance groups and departments

• 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

Basic Qualifications:

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

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance

• CPA required

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

• High attention to details and accuracy, excellent organizational skills and the ability to multitask

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Ability to tailor communication of technical concepts and opinions to various audiences

• Strong analytical skills and problem-solving abilities, and ability to learn new processes quickly

• Strong collaboration, leadership, and relationship development skills

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

Primary Location Base Pay Range: $148,500 USD - $222,700 USD

Additional US Location(s) Base Pay Range: $125,400 USD - $222,700 USD

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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