ESG Reporting Manager

Summary

The ESG Reporting Manager is instrumental in establishing robust internal processes and controls to meet evolving global Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) regulatory reporting requirements.  This crucial role oversees the global ESG reporting processes and controls in compliance with evolving global regulations and standards, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure transparent and reliable disclosures.

Key Responsibilities

Manage the ESG reporting process

• Monitor evolving global ESG reporting requirements; stays apprised of voluntary ESG reporting to ensure consistency in external reporting.
• Evaluate and determine applicability of new ESG reporting regulations globally based on appropriate thresholds (global, legal entity, materiality, corporate size, etc.).
• Build out capability to meet mandatory ESG reporting requirements globally, including establishment of standardized policies and processes regarding ESG reporting.
• Manage ongoing ESG reporting processes for the global organization, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of ESG reporting in accordance with standards and applicable regulations.
• Support the development and maintenance of internal controls across end-to-end business processes from data source through disclosures to safeguard ESG data and uphold data integrity.
• Key liaison with external audit firms associated with limited and reasonable assurance over ESG reporting.

Collaboration and Communication

• Collaborate with various departments and groups within the global organization, including sustainability, regulatory affairs, operations subject matter experts, finance, and legal to ensure ESG data is complete, accurate, and appropriately supports required disclosures.
• Communicate complex ESG information to senior management, external auditors, and other stakeholders in a clear and concise manner.
• Lead training sessions to raise awareness and understanding of ESG reporting processes, controls, and regulatory requirements across the global organization.
• Respond to inquiries from external auditors and regulators regarding ESG reporting.

Typical Education

• Bachelor's Degree (B.A. or B.S.) in Accounting or related field from 4-year college or university required.  

Relevant Experience

• 5+ years related experience in ESG reporting in conjunction with financial reporting, internal controls, risk management, data management, or related fields.  
• Experience in building and improving well-controlled processes leveraging technology that scales globally.  I
• n-depth understanding of ESG issues and willingness to keep up to date with the latest global ESG guidelines and developments.  
• Public accounting experience or experience with a public company as part of an ESG reporting team preferred.

Relevant Certifications

• Relevant professional certifications such as Certified Public Accountant (CPA),
• Certified Sustainability Practitioner (CSP),
• Greenhouse Gas Management Institute diploma, or equivalent are preferred.
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