Director, Workiva GRC Solution Architect

Who We Are FTI Consulting is the leading global expert firm for organizations facing crisis and transformation. We work with many of the world’s top multinational corporations, law firms, banks and private equity firms on their most important issues to deliver impact that makes a difference. From resolving disputes, navigating crises, managing risk and optimizing performance, our teams respond rapidly to dynamic and complex situations. At FTI Consulting, you’ll work side-by-side with leaders who have shaped history, helping solve the biggest challenges making headlines today. From day one, you’ll be an integral part of a focused team where you can make a real impact. You’ll be surrounded by an open, collaborative culture that embraces diversity, recognition, professional development and, most importantly, you. Are you ready to make your impact? About The Role We are seeking a highly experienced Director, Workiva GRC Solution Architect to lead the design, configuration, and implementation of Workiva’s GRC platform across Controls, Audit, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), and integrated use cases. This role will act as a trusted advisor to business, risk, and compliance stakeholders, translating requirements into scalable and well-architected Workiva GRC solutions. The ideal candidate will bring deep hands-on Workiva GRC implementation expertise; strong ERM, audit and internal controls knowledge; and prior consulting experience—preferably within a Big 4 or large professional services environment. What You’ll Do Serve as the Director, Workiva GRC Solution Architect for Controls, Audit, ERM, Policies, IT Risk and integrated GRC projects. Configure and optimize Workiva GRC modules supporting: ERM SOX and internal controls Audit and compliance workflows Policies and Procedures IT Risk. Translate enterprise risk, regulatory, and control requirements into scalable Workiva solutions. Partner with stakeholders across: Finance Internal Audit Compliance IT Enterprise Risk Management. Advise on GRC best practices within the Workiva platform. Ensure solution integrity, scalability, and alignment with enterprise standards. Train junior resources and scale the practice. Participate in sales motions like demonstrations, proposals, and price-estimating. How You’ll Grow We are committed to investing and supporting you in your professional development and we have developed a range of programs focused on fostering leadership, growth and development opportunities. We aim to promote continuous learning and individual skills development through on-the-job learning, self-guided professional development courses and certifications. You’ll be assigned a dedicated coach to mentor, guide and support you through regular coaching sessions and serve as an advocate for your professional growth. As you progress through your career at FTI Consulting, we offer tailored programs for critical professional milestones to ensure you are prepared and empowered to take on your next role. What You Will Need To Succeed Key Skills & Competencies Deep expertise in Director, Workiva GRC Solution Architect Strong GRC domain knowledge and internal controls expertise Excellent communication with senior management and risk leaders Ability to translate GRC concepts into practical system solutions Strong analytical, problem-solving, and design skills Experience working in consulting or matrixed enterprise environments Domain & Functional Experience Strong background in: Risk assessments, risk registers, and risk reporting SOX compliance and internal controls Internal Audit Control design, documentation, and testing Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) programs Experience with: COSO ERM and COSO Internal Control frameworks Risk and control mapping Executive and board-level risk reporting Experience supporting: Public company compliance environments Multi-entity and global risk programs Consulting Experience Prior SOX/Audit consulting experience strongly preferred, particularly: Big 4 firms (Deloitte, PwC, EY, KPMG) Risk Advisory, Internal Audit, or GRC practices Strong client-facing and stakeholder management experience Basic Qualifications Director, Workiva GRC Solution Architect (active and current) 5+ years of hands-on Workiva GRC implementation experience, including: Design and deployment of Workiva GRC modules covering: Internal Controls & SOX Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Compliance and Audit Solution architecture and advanced configuration Proven experience leading end-to-end Workiva GRC implementations, including: ERM framework enablement and risk taxonomy design Risk and control assessments Solution design, configuration, testing, and deployment Strong understanding of: Risk identification, assessment, mitigation, and reporting GRC frameworks and leading practices Enterprise Risk Management concepts SOX and Internal Audit Preferred Qualifications Professional Certifications / Credentials CPA (Certified Public Accountant) CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor) CIA (Certified Internal Auditor) Local credentials and/or global equivalents are acceptable Compensation Minimum Pay: $91,000 Maximum Pay: $278,000 Compensation Disclosure: The compensation range reflects potential base salary for the role. Actual compensation is determined based on a wide array of relevant factors including market considerations, business needs, and an individual’s location, skills, level of experience, and qualifications. Equal Opportunity FTI Consulting is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, protected veteran status, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation. With more than 8,100+ employees located in 32 countries and territories around the globe, we are the leading global expert firm for organizations facing crisis and transformation. Our experts have led organizations, shaped policy, driven investigations, managed crises, advised world leaders and built businesses from the ground up. 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