Manager, Sustainability & Financial Reporting

Job Title: Manager, Sustainability & Financial Reporting Job Description Summary The Manager, Sustainability & Financial Reporting will be a key member of the Global Controllership team. This role will be primarily responsible for assisting with the company’s sustainability reporting, including the EU’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and EU Taxonomy. The role supports effective management and control of sustainability data, including greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, and drives compliance with current and future sustainability regulations globally. It also participates in external reporting initiatives such as statutory reporting, SEC reporting, system implementations, global policy development, technical accounting transactions, and control remediations as needed. The position reports to the Senior Director, Global Controllership and partners closely with Global Controllership, Finance, Global Corporate Sustainability, Legal, HR, and Operations teams. Responsibilities Monitor, interpret and assess emerging sustainability regulations; determine applicability by jurisdiction and evaluate impacts to financial statements, disclosures, and reporting processes. Review global and regional sustainability disclosures to ensure consistency and compliance with regulatory requirements. Lead integration of sustainability metrics into financial reporting to facilitate required EU Taxonomy disclosures. Perform disclosure gap assessments, document technical positions, conduct peer benchmarking, and supervise remediation plans to address compliance gaps. Partner cross‑functionally to design and operationalize sustainability reporting processes and support the sustainability operating model and governance objectives globally. Assist with maintenance of internal controls related to sustainability data, including inventory management plans, process flowcharts, and risk & control matrices. Support the Global Corporate Sustainability team during limited assurance engagements as liaison with external auditors. Perform technical accounting research on reporting topics and complex accounting issues. Contribute to adoption of new accounting standards and policies globally; provide comprehensive consulting to process owners at a high technical level. Support broader external reporting and controllership workstreams such as SEC filings, statutory reporting, process improvements, training, and special projects. Supervise, coach, and develop team members, including reviewing work performed by the sustainability reporting senior associate. Leverage AI tools (e.g., Claude, Microsoft 365 Copilot, ChatGPT) to automate recurring tasks, accelerate research, and generate technical materials, memos, or policies. Collaborate with Global Corporate Sustainability team during implementation of sustainability reporting systems (e.g., Workiva, Watershed), ensuring alignment with reporting requirements, data governance, and internal controls. Develop and maintain strong relationships with key business partners. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Sustainability. CPA preferred. Minimum 6 years of public accounting experience and/or experience in financial reporting or sustainability reporting. Experience with a global company and/or foreign operations preferred. Management experience preferred (project management experience also preferred). Understanding of ESG reporting frameworks (CSRD, ISSB, GRI) and experience with ESG assurance engagements or limited assurance reviews preferred. Excellent oral and written communication skills; ability to build and manage relationships with partners at all levels. Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills; ability to interpret complex data and make recommendations for continuous improvement. Leadership and relationship management skills; demonstrated ability to collaborate cross‑functionally and influence senior stakeholders. Self‑starter with a focus on process improvement and project management. Highly flexible and adaptable to frequent change. Benefits & Compensation Eligible employees receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, vision, and dental insurance; flexible spending accounts; health savings accounts; retirement savings plans; life and disability insurance; and paid and unpaid time away from work. Competitive pay ranges from $119,000.00 to $140,000.00, varying by factors such as geographic location, date of hire, role type, business line, and collective bargaining agreements. The company will not pay less than minimum wage for this role. 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