Energy Compliance Services - Regulatory Consulting Manager

About the firm

Weaver is a full-service national accounting, advisory, and consulting firm that brings a human element to the world of accounting. We foster a diverse, collaborative, and entrepreneurial workplace culture where leaders genuinely care about employee well-being and encourage the pursuit of personal and professional ambitions. Our success is built on people, and we support our team in both professional growth and balanced, integrated lives through our core values.

About the role

Weaver’s Energy Compliance Services (ECS) practice helps businesses navigate compliance with evolving environmental regulations, including those governed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the California Air Resources Board, and other state and provincial authorities. Our focus includes managing human impact on the environment, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and increasing sustainability, with expertise in transportation fuel regulations for both petroleum-based and renewable fuels.

The ECS Regulatory Consulting Services Manager will develop expertise in laws and regulations related to low-carbon fuels programs and voluntary greenhouse gas emission reduction programs. This role involves leading life cycle analysis and modeling engagements, serving as a subject matter expert on regulatory compliance and technical interpretation, and collaborating with audit and advisory teams on greenhouse gas emissions and climate-related disclosures.

Responsibilities

• Lead life cycle analysis and modeling engagements for federal and state low-carbon fuel programs.
• Act as a subject matter expert on regulatory compliance and technical interpretation.
• Collaborate with audit and advisory teams to deliver limited and reasonable assurance over greenhouse gas emissions and climate-related disclosures.
• Supervise team activities and review deliverables for completeness, accuracy, and technical proficiency.
• Direct engagement planning, including time budgets, required documentation, procedure design, and risk identification.
• Manage existing business of at least $500,000 and participate in business development activities, including internal and external marketing.
• Work closely with leadership in a physical office (Houston, Austin, or San Diego) or remotely from our Virtual Office.
• After the first year, manage a team of direct reports.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, chemistry, engineering, or a related field.
• 6+ years of experience in chemical engineering, environmental science, or a related field, with a focus on greenhouse gas emissions accounting, modeling, and reporting.
• Solid background in project management, consulting, regulatory compliance, and/or client relations.
• Demonstrated independent thinking and strong decision-making skills.
• Excellent writing and presentation skills.
• Experience developing meaningful client relationships and improving client satisfaction.
• Proficiency in performing and leading life cycle modeling projects using GREET models and other program-specific calculators.
• Demonstrated expertise in greenhouse gas accounting and reporting using various frameworks.
• Extensive understanding of refining and renewable fuel production processes.
• Experience interpreting process flow diagrams (PFDs), process descriptions, and technical documentation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree (e.g., master’s in engineering or environmental sciences).
• Experience mentoring and training less experienced team members.
• Ability to assess conflict quickly and use appropriate interpersonal styles to reduce tension and enhance negotiation.

Pay

Annual base pay range in California: $115,000.00 to $145,000.00. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.

Benefits

• Competitive health benefits, including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• 401(k) plan.
• Flexible scheduled time off (STO), minimum of 56 hours of sick and safe leave, 11 holidays, and 2 scheduled recharge days.
• In-house CPE and learning opportunities through our internal Learning & Development department.
• Multi-faceted internal learning programs, including technical improvement, practice development, management/leadership training, and whole-life growth.

Weaver is an equal opportunity employer committed to cultivating a safe and inclusive work environment that celebrates individual strengths, backgrounds, and working styles.