Workiva GRC Consulting Manager (Location flexible)

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We are looking for Workiva GRC (Governance, Risk, and Compliance) Lead to join our rapidly growing national Workiva practice. This dynamic team is a part of our overall Finance Automation solution focused on “modernizing the office of the CFO.” This is an ideal opportunity for someone who is looking for an entrepreneurial opportunity within the security of a well-established firm. This position will be directly involved with relationship management and onsite client projects.

As our Workiva GRC Lead, you will be able to draw from your experience and knowledge to help clients improve their business by providing services such as Workiva Implementations, Internal Audit and Controls Advisory, Risk Management Advisory, Project Management, Data Integration, etc. This practice line is exciting, growing and offers tremendous career opportunity.

Key Responsibilities:

• Direct involvement with prospects and Workiva Account Executives throughout to scope, price, and sell Workiva implementation projects.

• Lead Workiva project teams of solution architects and implementation specialists on implementations from kick-off through design, deployment, training and hyper-care.

• Train and advise clients in the leading use of Workiva solutions to fit their specific needs.

• Collaboration with Risk Advisory and Industry specialists to develop and deploy custom solutions leveraging Workiva’s GRC solutions.

• Work with Workiva Practice Lead on go-to-market strategy for Workiva GRC projects.

• All engagements require process analysis/optimization, documentation, project management skills and the ability to work in collaborative teams.
   

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related field

• Minimum 4 years of previous consulting experience focused on implementing Workiva solutions at a Consulting or Professional Services firm

• Minimum 2 years leading sales cycles for Workiva solutions

• Experience implementing Workiva as well as certification in Workiva solutions

• Understanding and demonstrated experience working with multiple clients
   

Preferred Qualifications:

• Corporate or industry internal audit experience is preferred

• Previous experience with operational process reviews and basic internal control requirements

• Ability to anticipate and address client concerns and issues

• Strong finance/accounting skills and knowledge

• Ability to break complex issues into project steps and problem solve

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Strong data assimilation and organization skills

• Strong self-direction and team working skill

At RSM, we offer a competitive benefits and compensation package for all our people. We offer flexibility in your schedule, empowering you to balance life’s demands, while also maintaining your ability to serve clients. Learn more about our total rewards at https://rsmus.com/careers/working-at-rsm/benefits.

All applicants will receive consideration for employment as RSM does not tolerate discrimination and/or harassment based on race; color; creed; sincerely held religious beliefs, practices or observances; sex (including pregnancy or disabilities related to nursing); gender; sexual orientation; HIV Status; national origin; ancestry; familial or marital status; age; physical or mental disability; citizenship; political affiliation; medical condition (including family and medical leave); domestic violence victim status; past, current or prospective service in the US uniformed service; US Military/Veteran status; pre-disposing genetic characteristics or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law. 

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