Who We Are:
Clearsulting is a global consulting company with the motivation to deliver positive change through digital finance. Our team consists of finance specialists that bring experience and technical capabilities across the spectrum of finance, including financial close, digital reporting, risk advisory, treasury and more.
Clearsulting stands by its culture, shaped by our five Core Values: GRIT, Growth Mindset, Joy, Accountability, and Teamwork. Our unwavering dedication to these principles has garnered national recognition for our strong leadership, innovative approach, and outstanding workplace environment. Below are some of the awards and accolades that honor our commitment to excellence:
- Sunday Times Best Places to Work Award (2025)
- ‘Great Place to Work’ Certified (2022-2026)
- Fortune’s Best Workplaces in Consulting (2022-2024)
- Inc. 5000 Fastest-Growing Private Companies in America (2020-2023)
Role:
Consulting Manager, Governance, Risk & Compliance (Workiva)
Location:
- Clearsulting is headquartered in Cleveland, OH, with additional offices located in Chicago, IL; Columbus, OH; and Dallas, TX. Other cities are welcome remotely.
- Office Options: Hybrid or Remote. Team members residing within a 45 minute commuting radius of a Clearsulting office, we expect 8 days of in-person work per month, allowing flexibility choosing these days to accommodate client meetings, team syncs and individual schedules.
- Travel Expectations: 20%
What you'll do
- Lead end-to-end implementations of Workiva GRC (Controls, Audit, Risk, and Policies).
- Manage project delivery across scope, timelines, risks, and multiple workstreams.
- Conduct client discovery sessions to gather requirements, assess current-state processes, and identify pain points.
- Translate business and compliance needs into scalable Workiva GRC solution designs.
- Oversee system configuration, data setup, workflows, user roles, reporting, and testing.
- Serve as the primary client lead, driving design decisions, leading practices, and executive-level communications.
- Ensure quality delivery through documentation oversight, UAT coordination, go-live readiness, training, and post-implementation support.
What You'll Bring:
- 6+ years of hands-on experience implementing and configuring Workiva GRC software or platform implementations in a client-facing environment.
- Strong understanding of one or more of the following domains: internal controls, SOX/compliance, internal audit, enterprise risk management, and policy management.
- Experience leading requirements workshops and translating requirements into system designs and implementation plans.
- Strong project management and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, drive decisions, and keep projects moving in a structured way.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively with executive stakeholders, business users, and technical teams.
Nice-to-Haves:
- Experience across multiple Workiva GRC modules, including Controls, Audit, Risk, and Policies.
- Prior consulting or professional services experience.
- Experience with process design, controls rationalization, or audit/risk transformation initiatives.
- Familiarity with data migration, reporting, integrations, and platform adoption strategies.
- Relevant certifications such as CPA, CIA, CISA, PMP, or similar.
Benefits that Benefit You:
We want to cultivate a thriving culture and company—and we know that your health and well-being matter. We offer a benefits package and perks for our team members that include:
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Unlimited PTO
- Paid parental leave
- Retirement plans
- Flexible work environment
- Cell phone reimbursement
- Access to mental health apps
- Life insurance and disability coverage
- Opportunities for ad hoc bonuses
Excited about what we're doing but don't fit every requirement? No problem! At Clearsulting, we're forward-thinkers on a mission to redefine consulting excellence. We're all about diversity and inclusion, committed to assembling teams that mirror the world around us. So, if you're passionate about our mission, you could be the perfect fit for this role or another within our dynamic team. Don't hesitate to apply!
Learn more about Clearsulting by visiting https://www.clearsulting.com/careers/culture/
The compensation range for this position is $120,000-$156,000. We are committed to ensuring our offers reflect the value each candidate brings to the role. Final salary placement will be based on upon several factors, including, level of expertise, relevant work experience, technology certifications, educational background, geography and alignment with industry standards. This role is eligible for our bonus program.
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