Consulting Manager, Governance, Risk & Compliance (Workiva)

Clearsulting; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 130,000 - 189,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Unlimited PTO

Paid parental leave

Retirement plans

Flexible work environment

Cell phone reimbursement

Mental health apps

Life insurance and disability coverage

Bonus program

Job summary

Clearsulting is seeking a Consulting Manager, Governance, Risk & Compliance (Workiva) in Canada. The role leads end-to-end Workiva GRC implementations, coordinating cross-functional teams and engaging executive stakeholders to deliver compliant, scalable solutions.

Hybrid or remote work options are available with occasional in-person collaboration; travel ~20% is expected, and CPA/CIA/CISA/PMP certifications are highly valued.

Qualifications

• 6+ years hands-on with Workiva GRC in client-facing setups.
• Strong knowledge in internal controls, SOX, audit, ERM, and policy management.
• Experience leading requirements workshops and translating them into designs.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end Workiva GRC implementations.
• Manage project scope, timelines, risks, and multiple workstreams.
• Conduct client discovery to gather requirements and pain points.
• Translate needs into scalable Workiva GRC designs.
• Oversee configuration, data setup, workflows, roles, reporting, testing.
• Act as primary client lead for design decisions and exec communications.
• Ensure quality through docs, UAT, go-live readiness, training, and post-implementation support.

Skills

Workiva GRC

SOX/compliance

Project management

Stakeholder management

Client-facing

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

CPA

CIA

CISA

PMP

Tools

Workiva GRC platform

Job description

Who We Are

Clearsulting is a global consulting company with the motivation to deliver positive change through digital finance. Our team consists of finance specialists that bring experience and technical capabilities across the spectrum of finance, including financial close, digital reporting, risk advisory, treasury and more.

Clearsulting is a global consulting company with the motivation to deliver positive change through digital finance. Our team consists of finance specialists that bring experience and technical capabilities across the spectrum of finance, including financial close, digital reporting, risk advisory, treasury and more. Clearsulting stands by its culture, shaped by our five Core Values: GRIT, Growth Mindset, Joy, Accountability, and Teamwork. Our unwavering dedication to these principles has garnered national recognition for our strong leadership, innovative approach, and outstanding workplace environment. Below are some of the awards and accolades that honor our commitment to excellence:

• Sunday Times Best Places to Work Award (2025-2026)
• ‘Great Place to Work’ Certified (2022-2026)
• Fortune’s Best Workplaces in Consulting (2022-2024)
• Inc. 5000 Fastest-Growing Private Companies in America (2020-2026)

Role

Consulting Manager, Governance, Risk & Compliance (Workiva)

Location

• Office Options: Hybrid or Remote. Team members residing within a 45 minute commuting radius of a Clearsulting office, we expect 4 days of in-person work per month, allowing flexibility choosing these days to accommodate client meetings, team syncs and individual schedules.
• Travel Expectations: 20%

What You'll Do

• Lead end-to-end implementations of Workiva GRC (Controls, Audit, Risk, and Policies).
• Manage project delivery across scope, timelines, risks, and multiple workstreams.
• Conduct client discovery sessions to gather requirements, assess current-state processes, and identify pain points.
• Translate business and compliance needs into scalable Workiva GRC solution designs.
• Oversee system configuration, data setup, workflows, user roles, reporting, and testing.
• Serve as the primary client lead, driving design decisions, leading practices, and executive-level communications.
• Ensure quality delivery through documentation oversight, UAT coordination, go-live readiness, training, and post-implementation support.

What You'll Bring

• 6+ years of hands‑on experience implementing and configuring Workiva GRC software or platform implementations in a client‑facing environment.
• Strong understanding of one or more of the following domains: internal controls, SOX/compliance, internal audit, enterprise risk management, and policy management.
• Experience leading requirements workshops and translating requirements into system designs and implementation plans.
• Strong project management and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, drive decisions, and keep projects moving in a structured way.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with executive stakeholders, business users, and technical teams.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in Canada without employer sponsorship.

Nice-to-Haves

• Experience across multiple Workiva GRC modules, including Controls, Audit, Risk, and Policies.
• Prior consulting or professional services experience.
• Experience with process design, controls rationalization, or audit/risk transformation initiatives.
• Familiarity with data migration, reporting, integrations, and platform adoption strategies.
• Relevant certifications such as CPA, CIA, CISA, PMP, or similar.

Benefits That Benefit You

We want to cultivate a thriving culture and company—and we know that your health and well-being matter. We offer a benefits package and perks for our team members that include:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Unlimited PTO
• Paid parental leave
• Retirement plans
• Flexible work environmentCell phone reimbursement
• Access to mental health apps
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Opportunities for ad hoc bonuses

We’re forward‑thinkers on a mission to redefine consulting excellence. We’re all about diversity and inclusion, committed to assembling teams that mirror the world around us. So, if you’re passionate about our mission, you could be the perfect fit for this role or another within our dynamic team.

Learn more about Clearsulting by visiting https://www.clearsulting.com/careers/culture/

The compensation range for this position is $130,00-$189,000 CAD. We are committed to ensuring our offers reflect the value each candidate brings to the role. Final salary placement will be based on upon several factors, including, level of expertise, relevant work experience, technology certifications, educational background, geography and alignment with industry standards. This role is eligible for our bonus program.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Clearsulting is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone has an equal opportunity to succeed. We make employment decisions based on qualifications, merit, and business needs, without discrimination on any basis protected by applicable local and statutory law.