Consulting Manager, Governance, Risk & Compliance (Workiva)

Clearsulting LLC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 156,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement plans

Paid parental leave

Unlimited PTO

Job summary

Clearsulting LLC is seeking a Consulting Manager for Governance, Risk & Compliance (Workiva) in the United States, with hybrid/remote flexibility and travel expectations around 20%. The role leads end-to-end Workiva GRC implementations, collaborates with executives, and ensures successful delivery across multiple workstreams.

The position requires 6+ years in Workiva GRC or equivalent, strong controls and compliance knowledge, and exceptional stakeholder management.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of hands-on experience implementing and configuring Workiva GRC software or similar in a client-facing environment.
• Strong understanding of internal controls, SOX/compliance, internal audit, ERM, 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.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with executive stakeholders, business users, and technical teams.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer-sponsored visa support.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

GRC implementations

SOX/compliance knowledge

Requirements workshops

Project management

Stakeholder management

Executive communication

US work authorization

Education

Certifications: CPA/CIA/CISA/PMP

Tools

Workiva GRC

Job description

Consulting Manager, Governance, Risk & Compliance (Workiva)

About this position

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 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)‘Great Place to Work’ Certified (2022-2026)Fortune’s Best Workplaces in Consulting (2022-2024)Inc. 5000 Fastest-Growing Private Companies in America (2020-2023)

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 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)‘Great Place to Work’ Certified (2022-2026)Fortune’s Best Workplaces in Consulting (2022-2024)Inc. 5000 Fastest-Growing Private Companies in America (2020-2023)

Role:

Consulting Manager, Governance, Risk & Compliance (Workiva)

Location:

Clearsulting is headquartered in Cleveland, OH, with additional offices located in Chicago, IL; Columbus, OH; and Dallas, TX. Other cities are welcome remotely.

Office Options: Hybrid or Remote. Team members residing within a 45 minute commuting radius of a Clearsulting office, we expect 8 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, andidentifypain 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 primaryclientlead, 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 ofhands-onexperienceimplementing and configuringWorkiva GRCsoftware 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, andpolicy 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 authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer-sponsored visa support.

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,controlsrationalization, 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 coverageUnlimited PTOPaid parental leaveRetirement plansFlexible work environmentCell phone reimbursementAccess to mental health appsLife insurance and disability coverageOpportunities for ad hoc bonuses

Excited about what we're doing but don't fit every requirement? No problem! At Clearsulting, 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 $120,000-$156,000. 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.

U.S. E-Verify Participation

Clearsulting participates in E-Verify to confirm U.S. employment eligibility; please review the required E-Verify Participation Notice and Right to Work Notice

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