Manager, Workiva & Financial Reporting Solutions

EY; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 113,000 - 207,000; Full time

Job summary

EY is seeking an experienced Manager to lead Workiva implementations and optimize client reporting across Financial Reporting and GRC use cases. You will serve as the solutions architect, guiding architecture, security, data models and integration strategies while coordinating with ERP, EPM and data platforms.

You will mentor EY teams, drive executive workshops, and collaborate with FAAS, Alliance and Technology teams to deliver integrated client solutions and grow the Workiva practice.

Qualifications

• 6–10 years of experience supporting Workiva implementations.
• Experience as a functional lead, solution architect, project manager or implementation lead.
• Deep understanding of Workiva's connected reporting architecture, including Wdesk, Wdata, Chains, reporting automation, workflow management and data governance capabilities.
• Experience implementing reporting solutions supporting SEC reporting, regulatory reporting, management reporting, SOX compliance, internal controls management or broader GRC programs.
• Experience designing reporting and data architectures that integrate Workiva with ERP, EPM, CPM, data warehouse or source systems.
• Experience leading client workshops, requirements definition sessions, design reviews, testing activities, training programs and executive stakeholder discussions.
• Exceptional communication, presentation and client relationship management skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Information Systems, Finance, Business, Data Analytics or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end Workiva implementation and optimization engagements across Financial Reporting & GRC solutions.
• Serve as lead solution architect for Workiva deployments, designing scalable reporting architectures, security models, governance frameworks, data models and integration strategies.
• Lead requirements gathering sessions and translate business, accounting, regulatory and reporting needs into Workiva-enabled solutions.
• Design and oversee integrations between Workiva and ERP, CPM, EPM, data warehouse and source systems using Wdata, APIs and Workiva connectors.
• Lead design and optimization of reporting processes supporting SEC, regulatory, management, board, investor and statutory reporting.
• Configure and optimize Workiva platform components including Wdesk, Wdata, Chains, structured reporting workflows, controls management and reporting automation solutions.
• Lead executive-level workshops and solution demonstrations for prospective and existing clients.
• Mentor and develop EY's growing Workiva implementation team including the offshore delivery team and support Workiva certification and enablement initiatives.
• Collaborate closely with EY Alliance, FAAS, Technology Consulting, Risk Consulting, ESG and Managed Services teams to deliver integrated solutions.
• Support business development activities including proposals, solution design, client pursuits, account planning, alliance activities, conferences and thought leadership.

Skills

Solution architecture

Client workshops

Cross-functional collaboration

Stakeholder management

Delivery leadership

Mentoring teams

Communication skills

Accounting knowledge

Consulting delivery

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Wdesk

Wdata

Chains

APIs

Workiva connectors

Job description

EY is seeking an experienced Manager to lead Workiva implementations and optimize client reporting across Financial Reporting and GRC use cases. You will serve as the solutions architect, guiding architecture, security, data models and integration strategies while coordinating with ERP, EPM and data platforms.

You will mentor EY teams, drive executive workshops, and collaborate with FAAS, Alliance and Technology teams to deliver integrated client solutions and grow the Workiva practice.