Senior Associate - Workiva GRC | Business Transformation

Experience a 45X+ award-winning culture!

Embarkers enjoy:

• Work-life integration: We encourage our team to balance work with personal life. 95% of our employees feel they can take time off when necessary

• Growth and development: We offer continuous learning opportunities, including CPE credits and coaching, to support our employees' professional growth and ensure they execute excellently for clients

• Award-winning culture: Recognized for our outstanding workplace environment, we prioritize the happiness and well-being of our team

Embark isn't your ordinary consulting firm. We’re committed to cultivating a workplace where everyone can thrive—where happiness is at the core of our success. Where Happy Works. Our team is dedicated to solving complex problems for finance, accounting, HR, and technology leaders with forward-thinking solutions and unparalleled hospitality. Here are a few reasons why 93% of Embarkers agree that we offer special and unique benefits:

• Unlimited PTO: Enjoy unlimited PTO to recharge and pursue your passions

• Comprehensive healthcare: 100% paid premiums for you and your family

• Whole human growth: $150 monthly stipend for holistic development

• Career advancement: Access to CPE credits, learning platforms, coaching, and professional development

• Financial support: Up to 3% 401(k) matching and financial advisory services

• Team and community engagement: Monthly social events within your market, charitable matching, and great people!

Reporting to the leadership of our Business Transformation division, you will join other consultants in this practice. Your primary focus will be assisting clients with hands-on Workiva GRC implementations, including setup, configuration, rollout, and ongoing support, all delivered in a timely, efficient, and accurate manner. While Workiva will be the core of your role, you may also have opportunities to support broader transformation efforts such as internal controls, compliance programs, and process improvements. In this role, you'll work closely with clients and have the opportunity to experience multiple aspects of operational transformation, compliance, and strategic advisory.
To be a good fit for our Workiva GRC Senior Associate role you will have:

• 3+ years of experience in business transformation, external audit, risk advisory, or GRC consulting

• Hands-on experience with Workiva GRC (implementation or ongoing use)

• Strong understanding of risk management, internal controls, and compliance frameworks (e.g., SOX, COSO)

• Keen attention to detail

• A high sense of urgency, strong initiative, and the ability to multi-task

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• The desire to learn new technologies and practices to constantly improve the business of Embark and our clients

• A proactive approach to constant improvement and problem solving

• Communication skills that can effectively relay concepts and updates across all stakeholders from staff to executives

• A drive to forge deep relationships both internally through a variety of culture initiatives and externally through industry-leading hospitality efforts
   

Added bonus if you have…

• Familiarity with Workiva model language and structure

• Experience with SQL or a similar language for data extraction, analysis, or reporting

• Experience with SOX or internal audit readiness projects

• ERP or system transformation experience (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite)

• Healthcare, Financial Services, SaaS, or Government Contracting experience

• Exposure to enterprise risk management (ERM) frameworks

• Certifications such as CPA, CIA, or CISA

What's in it for you:

• We pay 100% of insurance premiums on medical, dental, and vision for you AND your family

• Typical compensation range of $100,000- $125,000 based on experience

• We match 50% to 6% on our 401K

• Fully paid parental leave for all new parents

• Monthly whole human development stipend

• Highly competitive salaries

• All the technology you’ll need to be successful, the most advanced software, and accessories to ensure you get the job done in style

• Monthly team outings (think: axe throwing, a trip to the State Fair, go-kart races, etc.)

In closing...

If this role sounds exciting, apply and let's start the conversation!

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law. Upon offer of employment, employees will be asked to submit to a background check and drug screen. Dependent on ongoing client requirements, employees may also be asked to submit to a drug screening and background check throughout employment.