Sustainability Reporting Manager

Workiva

Sustainability Reporting Manager responsible for managing the sustainability reporting process at Workiva. Overseeing controls and compliance frameworks while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Posted 5/8/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $106,000 - $172,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the sustainability reporting process, including data collection, validation, reconciliation, and collaboration on our annual sustainability report
Manage and continuously improve operational processes and controls supporting sustainability data across environmental, social, and governance metrics
Lead internal control design, documentation, and testing over sustainability data and reporting processes
Serve as the primary point of contact for our external assurance providers, coordinating audit readiness and supporting the advancement of our assurance program from limited toward reasonable assurance
Ensure compliance with applicable sustainability reporting frameworks and regulations, including California SB 253 and SB 261, GHG Protocol, and relevant voluntary frameworks
Oversee and coordinate seasonal support resources during our peak reporting period
Design, implement, and monitor internal controls over sustainability reporting, including documentation of control procedures and evidence standards
Support readiness for expanded assurance engagements, including developing an understanding of ISSA 5000 and applying its principles to our reporting environment
Identify control gaps and drive remediation efforts in partnership with internal stakeholders
Partner with our cross-functional sustainability strategy team to ensure alignment between operational sustainability initiatives and disclosed metrics
Work closely with Accounting and Sustainability leadership on complex technical matters, including environmental metrics and assurance strategy
Flex to support financial reporting and technical accounting activities, including SEC reporting preparation and technical accounting research, particularly outside of peak sustainability reporting cycles
Collaborate with our product team to provide subject matter expertise and feedback on sustainability reporting product features and roadmap development

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of experience in sustainability reporting, sustainability controllership, sustainability assurance, a closely related field, or SEC reporting
CPA certification or active pursuit of CPA licensure
Familiarity with ISSA 5000 or experience supporting limited or reasonable assurance engagements on sustainability data
Experience with California SB 253 and/or SB 261 compliance requirements
Background in public accounting, particularly in audit or advisory roles with sustainability clients
Experience collaborating with product or technology teams in a SaaS or software environment
Demonstrated knowledge of sustainability reporting frameworks, including GHG Protocol, SASB, TCFD, or comparable standards
Knowledge of SEC reporting, technical accounting, or financial controllership
Experience designing or operating internal controls, including documentation and testing
Strong analytical skills with the ability to manage large datasets, identify anomalies, and ensure data integrity
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with experience working across functions and presenting to senior stakeholders
Ability to manage cyclical, deadline-driven workloads and coordinate across internal teams and external resources
Comfort operating as an individual contributor with a high degree of ownership and self-direction

Benefits

Comp & perks

A discretionary bonus typically paid annually
Restricted Stock Units granted at time of hire
401(k) match and comprehensive employee benefits package

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Hard Skills & Tools

sustainability reportingsustainability controllershipsustainability assuranceSEC reportinginternal controlsdata validationdata reconciliationanalytical skillsdocumentationtesting

Soft Skills

communication skillsinterpersonal skillscollaborationanalytical thinkingproject managementself-directionownershipproblem-solvingstakeholder engagementdeadline management

Certifications

CPA certificationactive pursuit of CPA licensure