BDO USA
Manager, Sustainability Data and Reporting
BDO USA, San Diego, California, United States, 92189
Overview
Manager, Sustainability Data and Reporting — BDO USA The Sustainability Data & Reporting Manager oversees the collection, validation, analysis, management, and disclosure of sustainability and ESG data for the organization. Supporting BDO’s Sustainability Center of Excellence (CoE), this role delivers accurate, auditable, transparent, and impactful sustainability data and reporting to support internal decision-making, stakeholder communications, and compliance with client requirements and global sustainability standards and regulations. The role manages the end-to-end sustainability reporting process, including project management of the annual report, ensuring alignment with global reporting standards, maintaining sustainability data systems, and driving continuous improvement in data quality and reporting efficiency. The Sustainability Data & Reporting Manager collaborates with internal and external stakeholders and supports the company’s progress toward science-based emissions reduction targets and renewable energy goals.
Responsibilities
Oversees annual sustainability data collection process and collaborates with core business services teams (including Finance, Internal Audit, IT, Legal, Travel and Procurement) on data validation, quality management and internal controls, and record-keeping
Collaborates with internal stakeholders to define data ownership, improve data quality, and address gaps or inconsistencies
Calculates annual Scope 1, 2, and 3 GHG emissions footprint and manages GHG data in BDO’s carbon accounting software, overseeing process integration, data quality and timely and accurate updates
Translates complex sustainability data into clear insights and visualizations for dashboards, scorecards, leadership briefings, and stakeholder reporting and performance tracking
Manages Sustainability CoE review of Client Supplier Code of Conduct terms and conditions and related sustainability client inquiries; tracks compliance with requirements and related KPIs
Manages end-to-end sustainability reporting, including project management and publication of the annual report, ratings agency submissions, and other voluntary or regulatory disclosures, ensuring alignment with global reporting standards and frameworks (GRI, SASB, TCFD, SBTi, CDP, CSRD)
Liaises with BDO global office and member firm sustainability teams to provide annual firm emissions inputs, collaborate on process improvements and share best practices and analysis
Implements and manages internal data controls and data assurance processes and supports external assurance of sustainability reports and data
Oversees corporate sustainability team operations, including management of internal SharePoint page and weekly team meeting agendas, liaising with Finance on invoicing needs, serving as team Airtable subject matter expert, creation and management of project plans and progress tracking, and conducting research projects on sustainability topics, as needed
Evaluates processes and tools for efficiency, scalability, and automation opportunities
Other duties as required
Qualifications
Education Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Accounting, Management Information Systems, Data Science and Analytics, or Sustainability/Environmental Science, required
Experience Five (5) or more years of experience in sustainability reporting, GHG accounting and emissions data management, required Three (3) or more years of experience in project plan development, management, and implementation, required Demonstrated experience with sustainability frameworks, disclosure standards, and ratings agencies (GRI, SASB, IFRS, TCFD, CDP, Ecovadis), required Significant experience in data management and analytics, required
License/Certifications ESG/sustainability certification, preferred CPA, preferred
Software Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills, required Experience with data analysis and visualization tools (e.g. Power BI), required Proficient with Envizi, Watershed, Persefoni, or similar GHG accounting and reporting technology, required Familiarity with Airtable project management platform, preferred
Other Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Strong knowledge of the Greenhouse Gas Protocol and GHG accounting methods (Scopes 1, 2, and 3); strong program management and organizational skills; ability to work with cross-functional teams; professional integrity and maturity; proactive, quantitative and qualitative analysis; executive presence and business acumen; ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines; ability to gather, analyze and interpret data; establish action plans based on analysis
Individual salaries offered are determined after consideration of factors including qualifications, experience, skills, and geography.
Salary ranges : National $115,000 - $135,000; Maryland $115,000 - $135,000; NYC/Long Island/Westchester $115,000 - $135,000
About Us Join us at BDO, where you will find more than a career, you’ll find a place where your work is impactful, and you are valued for your individuality. We offer flexibility and opportunities for advancement. Our culture focuses on meaningful connections, curiosity, and making a positive difference in the world. BDO is proud to be an ESOP company.
We Are Committed To Delivering Exceptional Experiences To Middle Market Leaders By Sharing Insight-driven Perspectives. Our values include welcoming diverse perspectives, empowering team members, exploring potential, transforming challenges, resilience, sustainability, and a comprehensive Total Rewards program.
Equal Opportunity Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
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Manager, Sustainability Data and Reporting — BDO USA The Sustainability Data & Reporting Manager oversees the collection, validation, analysis, management, and disclosure of sustainability and ESG data for the organization. Supporting BDO’s Sustainability Center of Excellence (CoE), this role delivers accurate, auditable, transparent, and impactful sustainability data and reporting to support internal decision-making, stakeholder communications, and compliance with client requirements and global sustainability standards and regulations. The role manages the end-to-end sustainability reporting process, including project management of the annual report, ensuring alignment with global reporting standards, maintaining sustainability data systems, and driving continuous improvement in data quality and reporting efficiency. The Sustainability Data & Reporting Manager collaborates with internal and external stakeholders and supports the company’s progress toward science-based emissions reduction targets and renewable energy goals.
Responsibilities
Oversees annual sustainability data collection process and collaborates with core business services teams (including Finance, Internal Audit, IT, Legal, Travel and Procurement) on data validation, quality management and internal controls, and record-keeping
Collaborates with internal stakeholders to define data ownership, improve data quality, and address gaps or inconsistencies
Calculates annual Scope 1, 2, and 3 GHG emissions footprint and manages GHG data in BDO’s carbon accounting software, overseeing process integration, data quality and timely and accurate updates
Translates complex sustainability data into clear insights and visualizations for dashboards, scorecards, leadership briefings, and stakeholder reporting and performance tracking
Manages Sustainability CoE review of Client Supplier Code of Conduct terms and conditions and related sustainability client inquiries; tracks compliance with requirements and related KPIs
Manages end-to-end sustainability reporting, including project management and publication of the annual report, ratings agency submissions, and other voluntary or regulatory disclosures, ensuring alignment with global reporting standards and frameworks (GRI, SASB, TCFD, SBTi, CDP, CSRD)
Liaises with BDO global office and member firm sustainability teams to provide annual firm emissions inputs, collaborate on process improvements and share best practices and analysis
Implements and manages internal data controls and data assurance processes and supports external assurance of sustainability reports and data
Oversees corporate sustainability team operations, including management of internal SharePoint page and weekly team meeting agendas, liaising with Finance on invoicing needs, serving as team Airtable subject matter expert, creation and management of project plans and progress tracking, and conducting research projects on sustainability topics, as needed
Evaluates processes and tools for efficiency, scalability, and automation opportunities
Other duties as required
Qualifications
Education Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Accounting, Management Information Systems, Data Science and Analytics, or Sustainability/Environmental Science, required
Experience Five (5) or more years of experience in sustainability reporting, GHG accounting and emissions data management, required Three (3) or more years of experience in project plan development, management, and implementation, required Demonstrated experience with sustainability frameworks, disclosure standards, and ratings agencies (GRI, SASB, IFRS, TCFD, CDP, Ecovadis), required Significant experience in data management and analytics, required
License/Certifications ESG/sustainability certification, preferred CPA, preferred
Software Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills, required Experience with data analysis and visualization tools (e.g. Power BI), required Proficient with Envizi, Watershed, Persefoni, or similar GHG accounting and reporting technology, required Familiarity with Airtable project management platform, preferred
Other Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Strong knowledge of the Greenhouse Gas Protocol and GHG accounting methods (Scopes 1, 2, and 3); strong program management and organizational skills; ability to work with cross-functional teams; professional integrity and maturity; proactive, quantitative and qualitative analysis; executive presence and business acumen; ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines; ability to gather, analyze and interpret data; establish action plans based on analysis
Individual salaries offered are determined after consideration of factors including qualifications, experience, skills, and geography.
Salary ranges : National $115,000 - $135,000; Maryland $115,000 - $135,000; NYC/Long Island/Westchester $115,000 - $135,000
About Us Join us at BDO, where you will find more than a career, you’ll find a place where your work is impactful, and you are valued for your individuality. We offer flexibility and opportunities for advancement. Our culture focuses on meaningful connections, curiosity, and making a positive difference in the world. BDO is proud to be an ESOP company.
We Are Committed To Delivering Exceptional Experiences To Middle Market Leaders By Sharing Insight-driven Perspectives. Our values include welcoming diverse perspectives, empowering team members, exploring potential, transforming challenges, resilience, sustainability, and a comprehensive Total Rewards program.
Equal Opportunity Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
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