Your work days are brighter here.We’re obsessed with making hard work pay off, for our people, our customers, and the world around us. As a Fortune 500 company and a leading AI platform for managing people, money, and agents, we’re shaping the future of work so teams can reach their potential and focus on what matters most. The minute you join, you’ll feel it. Not just in the products we build, but in how we show up for each other. Our culture is rooted in integrity, empathy, and shared enthusiasm. We’re in this together, tackling big challenges with bold ideas and genuine care. We look for curious minds and courageous collaborators who bring sun-drenched optimism and drive. Whether you're building smarter solutions, supporting customers, or creating a space where everyone belongs, you’ll do meaningful work with Workmates who’ve got your back. In return, we’ll give you the trust to take risks, the tools to grow, the skills to develop and the support of a company invested in you for the long haul. So, if you want to inspire a brighter work day for everyone, including yourself, you’ve found a match in Workday, and we hope to be a match for you too.About the TeamWorkday is seeking a Senior Manager, Corporate Accounting who wants to make their mark on a growing organization. The candidate should be a self-starter, an excellent communicator, and enjoys collaborating with people with a diverse set of talents, in an ambitious, fast-paced environment. This role reports to the Director of Corporate Accounting.About the RoleCorporate Accounting department is looking for highly motivated Accounting Manager to join a collaborative and growing team. This position will report to Director of Accounting. Through the involvement in various operational activities, monthly close procedures and process improvement, this position will play a pivotal role in building the team and optimizing the accounting processes.Responsibilities of the position:Global month-end close activities: Perform and review monthly accounting close activities such as reviewing of journal entries, expense accruals, fixed asset management, account reconciliations, optimizing close processes with efficiency and accuracyCollaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure close processes are pacing on-track and communicate ad-hoc items with supporting commentaryPrepare monthly fluctuation analyses and financial statements analytics, providing relevant explanations for fluctuations to ManagementDeliver successful performance of key SOX controls and business processes.Provide assistance in drafting accounting policies and memos. Support external audits and reviews by ensuring timely completion of supporting schedules to the auditors.Identify and streamline workflows to maximize operational efficienciesPromote a culture of continuous improvement and operational innovation and regularly interact with business owners and management on accounting mattersDevelop and mentor accounting staff to build their professional career and maximize potentialPerform ad hoc analyses and projects from the managementThis position will manage 4 to 6 direct reportsAbout YouBasic Qualifications:Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting (or with an emphasis in accounting)Minimum 10 years of accounting experience3+ years of experience managing people Other Qualifications:15+ years of accounting experience and 5+ years of experience managing peopleCPA or Chartered Accountant or similar qualification preferredPublic accounting, software and/or SaaS industry preferredExperience managing fixed assets accounting operations in a global companyIn depth knowledge of generally accepted accounting practices and principles (specifically, US GAAP)Experience using large ERP systems with an understanding of end to end system and process flowsProficiency with MS ExcelExperience with tight deadlines and timeliness for work performedHigh attention to details and accuracy, excellent organizational skills and the ability to multitaskExcellent oral and written communication skillsStrong analytical skills and problem solving abilitiesCollaborative teammate to work with cross-functional teamsEagerness to learn and tackle challenges in a rapidly growing and dynamic environmentOur 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.Are you being referred to one of our roles? If so, ask your connection at Workday about our Employee Referral process!At Workday, we value our candidates’ privacy and data security. Workday will never ask candidates to apply to jobs through websites that are not Workday Careers. 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