Director, Finance (Sustainability Reporting)

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.
• Provide guidance to team members.
• Provide leadership to the Sustainability Reporting team regarding resource prioritization, allocation of resources, and performance assessment of employees.
• Provide career development insights and build a strong team environment.
• 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

Salary

The Salary for this position generally ranges between $159,000 - $200,000 annually.

Working Conditions

Hybrid (In Office: Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays)