Consulting Manager, Governance, Risk & Compliance (Workiva), Columbus

Consulting Manager, Governance, Risk & Compliance (Workiva)
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.
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.
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
Flexible work environment
Cell phone reimbursement
Access to mental health apps
Life insurance and disability coverage
Opportunities for ad hoc bonuses
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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