Summary The Senior General Ledger (“GL”) Accounting Manager is a strategic leader on Workiva's General Ledger Accounting team, providing end-to-end oversight of statutory reporting across our international entities, ensuring the integrity of key general ledger areas, and developing a high-performing team. In this critical role, the Senior Manager serves as a trusted advisor to business partners, helping optimize business outcomes while ensuring accurate accounting. Reporting to the Director of General Ledger Accounting, this role leads a team of accountants, coordinates the statutory process across the office of the CAO, Legal, statutory auditors, and other third parties, delivers monthly management reporting and executive reviews for assigned areas, and supports close review, optimization, and governance. The role requires strong technical accounting acumen, people leadership, and the ability to influence across Finance and the business. What You'll Do Provide end-to-end oversight and coordination of the annual statutory reporting process across multiple international entities, including US GAAP to local GAAP adjustments, financial statements, and filings Lead and develop a team of direct reports, including full-time staff and contractors, through coaching, clear priorities, and a strong customer service focus Review month-, quarter-, and year-end close deliverables for critical balance sheet areas (debt, investments, prepaids, intangibles, and fixed assets), including account reconciliations, journal entries, and analytical review Deliver monthly management reporting for assigned areas, including analytics and executive review decks for Finance leadership Conclude on complex transactions under local GAAP and partner with Technical Accounting on US GAAP treatment Serve as a trusted advisor to business partners, including Strategic Sourcing and Procurement, Accounts Payable, FP&A, Tax, Treasury, and Legal, to understand new activities and provide financial guidance Drive close optimization and strengthen close governance by evaluating manual processes and leveraging automation and AI-driven tools to reduce manual intervention Communicate close results, critical accounting matters, and statutory reporting status to management Develop, maintain, and improve accounting policies and process documentation Lead and support ad hoc initiatives and cross-functional projects, including system enhancements and onboarding of new entities What You'll Need Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field 8+ years of progressive accounting experience, including in publicly traded companies 3 years of direct people management experience Preferred Qualifications CPA or equivalent certification Public accounting and industry experience Operational and technical accounting knowledge of US GAAP and local GAAP Experience preparing, reviewing, or providing oversight for financial statements and statutory reports, engaging with local auditors across multiple jurisdictions Technical accounting experience with debt, investments, prepaids, intangibles, and fixed assets Strong understanding of general accounting principles and internal controls Proficiency with accounting and financial systems (Sage Intacct, BlackLine, BNA, Coupa, Workday, and Workiva experience preferred) Advanced computer skills (Google and/or MS Office suites) including spreadsheet data analysis Experience in a global environment Ability to manage multiple projects, processes, and deadlines simultaneously while working under pressure to meet deadlines Strong leadership skills with the ability to lead, motivate, and drive teams to deliver high-impact results Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with keen attention to detail and critical thinking Positive and professional demeanor, with excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to interact effectively with team members at various levels and departments High level of integrity Travel Requirements & Working Conditions Ability to travel up to 10% for internal events and team meetings Reliable internet access for any period of time working remotely and not in a Workiva office How You’ll Be Rewarded ✅ Salary range in the US: $133,000.00 - $225,000.00 ✅ A discretionary bonus typically paid annually ✅ Restricted Stock Units granted at time of hire ✅ 401(k) match and comprehensive employee benefits package The salary range represents the low and high end of the salary range for this job in the US. Minimums and maximums may vary based on location. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience and other relevant factors. Why Join Workiva Workiva is the platform designed to bring confidence, control, and a competitive edge to the world’s most complex organizations. Our AI-powered platform unifies finance, risk, and sustainability on a single, secure foundation—ensuring data is trusted, traceable, and ready to act on. With an unbroken path from source to output, leaders gain confidence in their numbers, visibility into current and emerging risks, and the ability to move with speed and precision in a constantly changing world. At Workiva, you’ll bring technology to market that executives, boards, and regulators depend on. The work you do here helps organizations navigate uncertainty, maintain trust, and make decisions that stand up to scrutiny. If you’re energized by meaningful challenges, inspired by collaborative teams, and motivated to help organizations turn uncertainty into advantage, we’d love to meet you. Employment decisions are made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other protected characteristic. Workiva is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. To request assistance with the application process, please email talentacquisition@workiva.com. Workiva employees are required to undergo comprehensive security and privacy training tailored to their roles, ensuring adherence to company policies and regulatory standards. Workiva supports employees in working where they work best - either from an office or remotely from any location within their country of employment. #LI-MJ1 ✅ About Workiva ✅ Life at Workiva ✅ Benefits & Perks ✅ People & Culture at Workiva ✅ Workiva Newsroom ✅ Leadership Team Apply for open positions through your Workday account on our Internal Career Site. For questions, please reach out to the recruiter listed on the job posting.

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