Manager, Accounting (International Accounting & Statutory Compliance)

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About The Team

Our award-winning Finance team at Workday is committed to bringing passion and customer focus into everything we do, a place where everyone is treated equitably and communications held openly and honestly. Our employees are at the very core of our values and we pride ourselves to provide a rewarding career path in a fun environment that makes work that much more enjoyable.

About The Role

Workday is seeking a versatile Accounting Manager to join our team to build and lead the international statutory compliance shared services team for EMEA and APJ region. Our employees are at the core of our business which means the ideal candidate has a passion for managing and motivating people, growing talent and building high performing teams. 

We are looking for a leader that thrives in a high growth environment and has a demonstrated track record of successful project management and implementation of process improvements that scale to future growth.

• As Manager of the International Accounting team, you will be primarily focused on building out statutory operations, the annual financial close process and other compliance obligations
• Review and approval of annual statutory trial balances and financial statements for several international entities in line with internal work processes.
• Drive process improvements and technology implementations to streamline accounting operations and enhance efficiency.
• Oversight and implementation of the Financial Controllership Model to include review of Legal Entity level flux analysis and statutory reconciliations
• Demonstrate manager level knowledge and experience across international accounting standards including US GAAP, IFRS and local GAAP, supporting the team on key technical accounting matters and material transactions
• Oversight and management of audit team engagement and other vendor engagements to ensure timely and accurate compliance for several international entities
• Represent the International Accounting team and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to develop & continually improve processes & systems for both financial and statutory reporting
• Collaborate with the leadership team in Ireland and the US to deliver on organizational strategic goals
• Support hiring and developing a high performing team of finance professionals
• Provide guidance and support to the finance team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional development.

About You

Basic Qualifications:

• Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a relevant discipline. A professional accounting qualification, such as ICAI, ACA, ACCA, CPA, or a recognized local equivalent, is a mandatory requirement for this role
• 10+ years of progressive post-qualified experience or equivalent in accounting and finance roles
• 2+ years in a managerial capability with proven skills in performance management and career development .
• Experience working in a multinational company or tech industry is preferred.

Other Qualifications:

• High proficiency with MS Office and experience using Workday and Workiva are a plus
• Proficient and comfortable with technical accounting and interpretation across US GAAP, IFRS and global reporting
• Proven track record for creating and fostering team growth and efficiencies
• The ideal candidate is a great communicator (written and verbal) - need to communicate with all levels of the business 
• Team player who creates and maintains positive and effective working relationships
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to analyse as well as demonstrating an ability to focus on a high-level overview
• Excellent planning and organisational skills, ability to multitask, plan and prioritise work schedules and work within agreed timescales
• Comfortable leading a cohesive team of finance professionals and will need to be able to drive achieving the team’s goals while managing individual responsibilities
• Ability to adapt to rapid business and organisational changes that accompany a high-growth environment

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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