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Manager, Sustainability Data and Reporting
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Manager, Sustainability Data and Reporting
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BDO USA .
Overview 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 that supports 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 BDO's 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.
Job Duties
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 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
Supervisory Responsibilities
N/A
Qualifications
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
Experience in a matrixed organization within a professional services or consulting environment, preferred
Licenses / 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
Languages
N/A
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, including the ability to create work plans, independently manage workstreams, manage projects to completion and meet deadlines
Ability to work with cross-functional teams and manage communication across multiple levels and functional areas of the organization
A strong team player, with a high degree of professionalism, integrity and maturity, comfortable working collaboratively, virtually and autonomously
Driven self-starter with a proactive approach to serving professionals at all levels and a strong aptitude for quantitative and qualitative analysis, research and project management
Executive presence and strong business acumen with a focus on achieving, tracking, and measuring results
Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines, managing multiple priorities effectively
Ability to gather, analyze and interpret data; establish action plans based on the analysis
Salary ranges are provided as a guideline and may vary by geography. National Range: $115,000 - $135,000; Maryland Range: $115,000 - $135,000; NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $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 is centered around making meaningful connections, approaching interactions with curiosity, and being true to yourself, all while making a positive difference in the world. BDO is proud to be an ESOP company, reflecting a culture that puts people first, by sharing financially in our growth in value with our U.S. team. BDO professionals provide assurance, tax and advisory services for a diverse range of clients across the U.S. and in over 160 countries through our global organization. The ESOP stands as a compelling addition to our comprehensive compensation and Total Rewards benefits offerings. The annual allocation to the ESOP is fully funded by BDO through investments in company stock and grants employees the chance to grow their wealth over time as their shares vest and grow in value with the firm's success, with no employee contributions.
Our Commitment We are committed to delivering exceptional experiences to middle market leaders by sharing insight-driven perspectives, helping companies take business as usual to better than usual. With industry knowledge and experience, a breadth and depth of resources, and unwavering commitment to quality, we pride ourselves on
Welcoming diverse perspectives and understanding the experience of our professionals and clients
Empowering team members to explore their full potential
Our talented team who brings varying skills, knowledge and experience to proactively help our clients navigate an expanding array of complex challenges and opportunities
Celebrating ingenuity and innovation to transform our business and help our clients transform theirs
Focus on resilience and sustainability to positively impact our people, clients, and communities
BDO Total Rewards that encompass so much more than traditional benefits
Benefits may be subject to eligibility requirements
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. BDO USA, P.A. is an EO employer M/F/Veteran/Disability
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Finance and Accounting/Auditing
Industries
Accounting
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Manager, Sustainability Data and Reporting
role at
BDO USA .
Overview 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 that supports 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 BDO's 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.
Job Duties
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 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
Supervisory Responsibilities
N/A
Qualifications
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
Experience in a matrixed organization within a professional services or consulting environment, preferred
Licenses / 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
Languages
N/A
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, including the ability to create work plans, independently manage workstreams, manage projects to completion and meet deadlines
Ability to work with cross-functional teams and manage communication across multiple levels and functional areas of the organization
A strong team player, with a high degree of professionalism, integrity and maturity, comfortable working collaboratively, virtually and autonomously
Driven self-starter with a proactive approach to serving professionals at all levels and a strong aptitude for quantitative and qualitative analysis, research and project management
Executive presence and strong business acumen with a focus on achieving, tracking, and measuring results
Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines, managing multiple priorities effectively
Ability to gather, analyze and interpret data; establish action plans based on the analysis
Salary ranges are provided as a guideline and may vary by geography. National Range: $115,000 - $135,000; Maryland Range: $115,000 - $135,000; NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $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 is centered around making meaningful connections, approaching interactions with curiosity, and being true to yourself, all while making a positive difference in the world. BDO is proud to be an ESOP company, reflecting a culture that puts people first, by sharing financially in our growth in value with our U.S. team. BDO professionals provide assurance, tax and advisory services for a diverse range of clients across the U.S. and in over 160 countries through our global organization. The ESOP stands as a compelling addition to our comprehensive compensation and Total Rewards benefits offerings. The annual allocation to the ESOP is fully funded by BDO through investments in company stock and grants employees the chance to grow their wealth over time as their shares vest and grow in value with the firm's success, with no employee contributions.
Our Commitment We are committed to delivering exceptional experiences to middle market leaders by sharing insight-driven perspectives, helping companies take business as usual to better than usual. With industry knowledge and experience, a breadth and depth of resources, and unwavering commitment to quality, we pride ourselves on
Welcoming diverse perspectives and understanding the experience of our professionals and clients
Empowering team members to explore their full potential
Our talented team who brings varying skills, knowledge and experience to proactively help our clients navigate an expanding array of complex challenges and opportunities
Celebrating ingenuity and innovation to transform our business and help our clients transform theirs
Focus on resilience and sustainability to positively impact our people, clients, and communities
BDO Total Rewards that encompass so much more than traditional benefits
Benefits may be subject to eligibility requirements
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. BDO USA, P.A. is an EO employer M/F/Veteran/Disability
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Finance and Accounting/Auditing
Industries
Accounting
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