Responsibilities
Lead the development and operation of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG)/sustainability reporting to align with the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) of the European Union (EU) and sustainability reporting requirements in the United States. Ensure disclosures included in the CSRD report are consistent with ESG strategies defined by the company.
Lead preparation of annual sustainability reports, including environmental reports, sustainability bond impact reports, and any related reporting requirements. Ensure consistency and alignment of public sustainability narratives, metrics, and claims across all channels.
Oversee data collection, governance and assurance processes for all ESG-related disclosures.
Responsible for department deliverables in area of expertise; provide guidance to team members.
Provide leadership to the Sustainability Reporting team regarding resource prioritization, allocation of resources, and performance assessment of employees. Provide two direct reports with career development insights and build a strong team environment.
Serve as a point person for ad hoc requests from other departments.
Direct major change initiatives related to sustainability regulatory reporting (CSRD, enhancement of reporting tools, and data elements; ensure quality of work and delivery within timelines/budget.
Partner closely with internal audit, compliance, external audit, and necessary areas within Financial Reporting to ensure accuracy and compliance of sustainability reporting.
Develop strong relationships with external auditors and lead the resolution of issues identified by the external auditors during quarterly reviews and annual audits.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, or equivalent experience
12 years of accounting/finance experience including eight years of management experience
Extensive knowledge of assigned business area (e.g. ESG SEC Reporting )
Strong leadership and people management skills
Ability to effectively communicate, orally and in writing, to diverse audiences
Organizational and prioritization skills
Advanced computer skills in MS Office, Excel and financial business systems
Preferred Qualifications
•CPA/advanced degree
Proficient with reporting tools.
Proven ability to lead teams, drive process improvements, and manage regulatory change.
Proven ability to manage deadlines in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
Experience working with Workiva and other financial reporting software.
Working Conditions
Hybrid (In Office: Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays)
The Salary for this position generally ranges between $159,000 - $200,000 annually. Please note that the salary range is a good faith estimate for this position and actual starting pay is determined by several factors including qualifications, experience, geography, work location designation (in-office, hybrid, remote) and operational needs. Salary may vary above and below the stated amounts, as permitted by applicable law.
Additionally, this position is typically eligible for an Annual Bonus based on the Company Bonus Plan/Individual Performance and is at the Company’s discretion.
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