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Clearsulting lists this Consulting Manager, Workiva Wdata (Digital Reporting & Compliance) opportunity in chicago, Illinois. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Consulting Manager, Workiva Wdata (Digital Reporting & Compliance)
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.
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: Up to 20-40%.
What You'll Do:
Work as part of a team of problem solvers with extensive finance management consulting experience to help finance and accounting executives at multi-billion-dollar companies solve complex problems, from strategy through execution
Assist in execution of the full scope of System Development Lifecycle activities – functional and technical requirements, solution design, interface and system build, testing cycles, training, and deployment
Translate and review business requirements to effective technical solution designs that are based on leading practice system design principles
Develop and review executive-level presentations to communicate complex issues and recommendations across processes, systems, and people
Guide and oversee teams through design sessions and execute and review technical design and build during implementation
Conduct client training sessions to thoroughly educate them on features and functionalities of the Workiva platform
Attention to detail in executing work products with excellent follow-through is a must
Prioritize and manage multiple projects and tasks while setting stakeholder expectations and meeting deadlines
Mentor and guide junior team members to foster their professional growth and development
What You'll Bring:
Strong technical knowledge of Workiva functionality and development
Experience with System Development Lifecycle (SDLC) principles, leading practices, and execution (i.e., requirements gathering, solution design and testing cycles)
6+ years of system integration, SQL, and/or Python experience
6+ years of finance management consulting with a focus on finance transformation or finance process improvement, or financial reporting experience with a focus on drafting financial statements
Expert in building complex Excel formulas (e.g., nested IFs, lookups, array formulas, conditional logic) and leveraging functions such as INDEX/MATCH, XLOOKUP, SUMIFS, and pivot tables to analyze and transform large data sets.
Skilled at using advanced formulas and functions to streamline processes, ensure accuracy, and enable repeatable analytics
Demonstrated ability to design and maintain well-structured data models in Excel
Comfortable transforming raw data into clean, analysis-ready formats that support decision-making and reporting
Experience in consulting, professional services, or client-facing deliverables.
Demonstrated ability to lead project teams, mentor junior consultants, and support performance and career development.
Strong project management experience including workplan development, milestone tracking, risk management, status updates, change management, and communications
Experience with multiple full-lifecycle implementations
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer-sponsored visa support.
Benefits that Benefit You:
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
The compensation range for this position is $120,000- $156,000 USD. 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.
Worksite address
chicago, IL, 60290, US
Who can apply
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