VP of Solutions, Multi-Entity Reporting at Workiva, Inc. in Ames, Iowa

Job Description:

The VP of Solutions, Multi-Entity Reporting is an experienced business leader and influencer and is responsible for the solution's commercial success. This person will develop the solution strategy, and define and execute on an operational plan through matrixed leadership of dedicated functional groups supporting the solution.

Responsibilities
- Develop and oversee the execution of quarterly, annual, and multi-year strategic plans designed to grow and scale the solution's business while remaining aligned with the company's strategic, financial, and operational objectives.
- Provide matrix-based management of functional, core team leads, and associated resources that are dedicated to the solution and plan objectives.
- Work with product marketing, product, sales, and commercial operations to develop and ensure overall product and GTM strategies are aligned with customer/market requirements and competitive positioning, supporting customer growth and retention objectives.
- Create, along with R&D (Product & Engineering), an executable solution roadmap that aligns to the solution strategy and broader platform growth strategy.
- Evaluate and influence key investments in product, marketing, sales, services, partners, and customer success that support the success and growth of the solution.
- Collaborate with supporting functional teams to analyze, monitor, forecast and prioritize initiatives in alignment with the solution and overall organizational priorities and strategic plan.
- Develop KPIs, goals, and targets for functions supporting solution business
- Develop tactical programs to pursue targeted goals and objectives for the business
- Maintain a deep understanding of customer needs, user requirements, the market, the industry, competition, data (wins, losses, churn, blockers/gaps, success metrics, pricing elasticity, etc.)
- Meet with prospective/existing clients and provide support to the solution sales and success teams.
- Collaborate with product marketing, pricing, R&D, sales, and commercial operations to develop and ensure overall product and GTM strategies are aligned with customer/market requirements and competitive positioning, supporting customer growth and retention objectives.
- Influence & align with the services to define an executable service strategy to ensure quality and timely delivery of implementation services and to meet commercial objectives.
- Influence & align with the customer success team to ensure quality customer support and enablement, and a focus on customer value/experience, retention, and growth.
- Influence & align with the Partner team to define a partner strategy, delivery model, and execution.
- Be an expert on your solution. Represent and promote the solution through networking with existing and prospective clients and partners, attending conferences and industry groups, and developing and/or presenting on your solution.
- Engage with senior/executive management in broader organizational strategic planning and budgeting.

What You'll Need
Education
- Undergraduate Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience in a related field
- MBA preferred

Experience
- 15+ years of progressive business experience
Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional product teams and delivering SaaS solutions
Scaling product portfolio / business units throughout the entire product lifecycle
Expanding and innovating existing product offerings

Skills
- Strong financial and operational expertise
- Excellent business acumen and strategic thinking
- Executive level communication and relationship building skills
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to lead, motivate, and drive results
- Ability to negotiate, influence, and resolve conflicts

Multi-Entity Reporting Specific Skills
- Understanding of multinational legal entity and statutory accounting including the preparation of required financial statements and financial and non-financial disclosures to meet regulatory compliance bridging Group GAAP and local GAAP.
- Familiarity with digital transformation of finance and the technology landscape within multinational companies from record to report
- Understanding of multinational regulations in tax and accounting and their impact on reporting requirements and business processes
- Knowledge of trends in global regulatory registrars, authorities, submission processes and technologies and formats (machine readable data like XBRL, iXBRL etc)
- Aware of trends in departmental and business organization to support accounting and finance functions including shared service centers, co-sourcing and outsourcing operations
- Knowledge of Governance and Controls needed to support internal and external audits
- Certified/Chartered Accounting credentials preferred

Travel Requirement
- Flexible up to 30%

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements:
- Reliable internet access for any period of time working remotely, not in a Workiva office.

Where You'll Work
Our values drive how we work and who we hire. You will see these values ingrained in how we support our customers, work with team members, build our products and in the work environment we've created.
- Customer Success: Always delight our customers.
- Trust: Rely on each other.
- Integrity: Do the right thing, every time.
- Collaboration: Share resources and work together.
- Innovation: Keep creating solutions and finding better ways.
- Inclusion: Support a diverse community where we all belong.
- Accountability: Be responsible for your success and failure.

We believe our people are our greatest asset, and our unique culture gives employees the opportunity to make an impact everyday. We give our employees the freedom and resources they need-backed by our culture of collaboration and diverse thought-to continue innovating and breaking new ground. We hire talented people with a wide range of skills and experiences who are eager to tackle some of today's most challenging problems.

At Workiva, you'll enjoy:
- Fantastic Benefits: With coverage starting day one, choose from competitive health, dental, and vision plans on the largest physician networks available.
- Casual Dress: Workiva has a casual work environment, most people wear jeans to the office.
- Involvement: Ability to participate in Employee Resource Groups, (Women in Tech, Women in Sales, Ethnic Diversity, Veterans, Rainbow (LGBTQ), Remote Employees, Caregiving) Volunteering, Company wide celebrations, and more
- Work-life Balance: We have competitive PTO, VTO and Parental Leave. We encourage employees to spend time enjoying life outside of work.

Learn more:

Workiva is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We believe that great minds think differently. We value diversity of backgrounds, beliefs, and interests, and we recognize diversity as an important source of intellectual thought, varied perspective, and innovation. Employment decisions are made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other protected characteristic.

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