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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Director, Workiva GRC Solution Architect - **Company:** FTI Consulting - **Location:** Wayne, NJ, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $91,000.0 - $278,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Information Systems, System Configuration, Performance Tuning - **Published:** October 27, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/director-workiva-grc-solution-architect-wayne-nj--4883e436-d6a5-4b1c-8b1e-46aa57d66743 ## About the Role Consulting, Risk Management, Performance Tuning/Optimization, Corporate Law, Private Banking, Banking Regulations, Diversity, Team Player, Use Cases, Risk, * 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 Candidates must meet all of the following requirements: * 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 ## Description 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.