Responsible Business - Global ESG Controller - Assistant Director

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The Global Responsible Business team at EY brings to life the EY ESG and sustainability strategy, strategic and regulatory reporting, and operationalization of network-wide sustainability commitments. The Responsible Business team works with stakeholders across the organization to implement EY’s sustainability policies, practices and non-financial reporting. The team is part of the broader Global Corporate Responsibility function focused on driving sustainable, inclusive growth.

One of the essential parts of EY’s Responsible Business strategy is managing EY’s non-financial reporting and disclosure commitments internally and externally. The ESG Controller – Assistant Director is a key role in the Responsible Business function, with responsibilities including coordinating and driving a full suite of sustainability reporting, including both voluntary and regulatory reporting readiness. The role will work closely with data owners and cross-functional teams, drawing insights for leadership from ESG data, and preparing appropriate reports and disclosures.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Manage a comprehensive project plan and inventory for new and existing sustainability and ESG reporting requirements, ensuring accountability and identifying possible gaps.
• Facilitate the ongoing evolution of the reporting strategy for current and future annual reporting against industry frameworks and regulated standards (e.g., WEF IBC, EU CSRD, IFRS ISSB, etc.).
• Work with the team to establish and maintain an ESG control framework and governance in collaboration with Internal Audit, Risk Management, and Compliance functions.
• Coordinate cross-functional data collection and support the pre-assurance readiness and external assurance processes, ensuring the appropriateness, completeness, and accuracy of data and disclosures.
• Oversee the development and documentation of appropriate methodologies for collecting, calculating and reporting data across a range of sustainability matters.
• Own the reporting lifecycle across multiple annual reports.
• Identify areas for process improvement and opportunities to further integrate technology solutions across data collection, validation and reporting.
• Provide technical support on specific group and entity level reporting requirements across the EY member firm network as needed.
• Manage and delegate work to a global team of 1-3 data owners who support data preparation and reporting.

Skills And Attributes For Success

• Creative problem solver, comfortable operating in ambiguous situations and navigating complexities.
• Demonstrate a passion for and understanding of the dynamic ESG landscape.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Innovative thinker with a strong interest in developing new ideas and the confidence to champion new ways of working with senior stakeholders.
• Demonstrate ability to influence and build collaborative relationships with cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or a related field. A master’s degree or relevant certification (e.g., CPA, CFA, SASB FSA) is a plus.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in financial reporting, auditing, non-financial reporting, carbon accounting, or a related field.
• Understanding of non-financial reporting standards such as GRI, SASB, TCFD, TNFD, CDP, WEF IBC, ISO certification, and the evolving regulatory reporting landscape (e.g., EU CSRD, IFRS ISSB).
• Proven experience in data management, analysis, and reporting, with a high level of attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to flex working hours to accommodate global stakeholders (primarily based in Europe and US).
• Strong team player who is comfortable working collaboratively, virtually, and independently.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, evolving, and ambiguous environment.

At EY, we’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences. We’ll empower you in a flexible environment, and fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams.