Workday is looking for a Tax Provision Manager to lead all aspects of ASC 740 reporting for our global operations. As an individual contributor reporting to the Senior Director, Tax Accounting, you will share ownership of provision governance, accuracy, documentation, audit readiness, and close execution, while serving as a technical ambassador across the business.
What You'll Do
- Share co-leadership responsibilities with the current Provision Manager.
- Lead the end-to-end global close process in accordance with ASC 740, including related SEC reporting, driving accuracy, timeliness, and control integrity.
- Own global provision governance, including standardized templates, review protocols, documentation requirements, and escalation frameworks.
- Conduct sophisticated ASC 740 technical analyses, including new accounting standards, business operations, structural changes, and tax law developments.
- Act as an ambassador to across business functions to identify upstream operational or accounting changes and ensure timely evaluation of tax accounting impacts.
- Lead technical assessment and documentation for transactions, restructurings, acquisitions, and other business events impacting the tax provision.
- Serve as a technical reviewer for provision activities performed by teams outside the U.S.
- Mentor and elevate the global team's technical capabilities and support long-term scalability.
- Drive adoption of technology-enabled provision processes and documentation workflows.
- Partner in automation, data readiness, and system improvement initiatives cross functionally.
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- 8+ years of corporate income tax experience with deep specialization in ASC 740.
- Significant experience preparing and reviewing global income tax provisions for a public, multinational company (technology or SaaS strongly preferred).
- Experience interacting with external auditors and supporting SOX controls.
Nice to Have
- Experience with foreign provision including ASC 740 impact from U.S. GAAP to local statutory accounting differences.
- CPA license is highly desired.
- Familiarity with tax technology, provision systems, and automation.
- Strong analytical and communication skills, including drafting technical memoranda.
- Experience with OneSource Income Tax Provision and strong Excel skills are highly desirable.
Technical Stack
- OneSource Income Tax Provision
- Excel
Team & Environment
This is an individual contributor role reporting into a Senior Director, Tax Accounting.
Benefits & Compensation
- Workday Bonus Plan or role-specific commission/bonus
- Annual refresh stock grants
- Primary Location Salary: $132,500 USD - $198,700 USD
- Additional US Locations Salary: $111,900 USD - $198,700 USD
Work Mode
This is a hybrid role based in Pleasanton, California.
Workday is an Equal Opportunity Employer including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.





