ESG Reporting Manager

Workday•Pleasanton, CA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

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 Team We are professional accountants who have a passion for what we do and strive for operational efficiency through system optimization and process automation. We prioritize the development and training of team members so that they become well-rounded accounting professionals with the skills vital for the next generation. We are also committed to working hard and having fun while maintaining a culture of work-life balance. About the Role Workday is seeking an ESG Reporting Manager who wants to make their mark on a growing organization and Workday’s Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) program. The candidate should be a self-starter, an excellent communicator, and enjoy collaborating with people with a diverse set of talents in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting or Finance and 8+ years of related experience.
Direct experience with ESG accounting, internal controls and process design and implementation.
Proficient in US GAAP Accounting and solid understanding of general ledger/financial statements.
Direct experience in a compliance-focused area of responsibility.
Experience executing strategic processes and initiatives within a fast-paced, deadline-oriented, and sophisticated environment.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.
Ability to optimally identify and scope issues, apply the relevant knowledge base and make decisions with conviction and/or escalate as needed.
Enjoys navigating ambiguity and creating infrastructure that is appropriate for current needs and scalable for future requirements.
Business partnering and cross-funcional collaboration skills with the ability to steward large groups of stakeholders.
Ability to capture different points of view, and create recommended approaches, influencing across multiple functions.
Ability to succinctly synthesize vast amounts of information and distill relevant facts.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to tailor communication to various audiences.
Strong Excel skills and ability to handle a high volume of data.

Nice To Haves

Master's Degree or CPA license strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Directly support the team’s mission to develop compliant, comparable, and reliable Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) disclosures required by governing bodies.
Design and implement controls throughout the ESG reporting process, working with Internal Controls on the ESG control framework and governance.
Be a trusted advisor and liaison between Controllership, Sustainability, Legal, and various other business functions to provide leadership and guidance to advance the Company’s ESG strategy while delivering timely and accurate reporting.
Maintain a broad understanding of the ESG reporting landscape, working with Legal, including various reporting frameworks and standards and disclosure legislation, and participating in external benchmarking.
Execute against and support a clear project plan and organizational roadmap for new ESG reporting requirements including identifying and remediating gaps, driving accountability, drafting disclosures, and presenting status updates to key stakeholders.
Participate in ESG materiality assessment and scoping deliverables.
Ensure third-party assurance readiness of ESG data, including sufficient documentation of completeness and accuracy, collaborate with internal and external assurance providers, etc.
Participate in information gathering and supporting third-party assurance engagements of ESG disclosures.
Implement a framework for evaluation of changes in information.
Develop and present training to diverse cross-functional business partners and stakeholders on control requirements and ESG standards.
Identify process improvements and automation opportunities to drive positive change and create efficiencies.