Manager, Sustainability Data and Reporting

Job Summary:

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 plays a key part in delivering 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.

The individual in this role, at the direction of the Sustainaiblity Senior Directors and reporting to the Senior Manager, will bring technical expertise in GHG accounting, reporting and data management, a deep understanding of sustainability reporting frameworks, and strong project management. The role is ideal for a self-starter with strong data analysis skills, excellent attention to detail, and an ability to collaborate effectively with a range of internal stakeholders.

Job Duties:

• Oversees annual sustainability data collection process and collaborates with core business servies 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 vizualizations 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, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

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
• Experience in a matrixed organization within a professional services or consulting environment, preferred

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 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

Individual salaries that are offered to a candidate are determined after consideration of numerous factors including but not limited to the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and geography.   National Range: $115,000 - $135,000 Maryland Range: $115,000 - $135,000 NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $115,000 - $135,000

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. 

At BDO, our purpose of helping people thrive every day is at the heart of everything we do. Together, we are focused on delivering exceptional and sustainable outcomes and value for our people, our clients, and our communities. 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.

BDO is the first large accounting and advisory organization to implement an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). A qualified retirement plan, the ESOP offers participants a stake in the firm’s success through beneficial ownership and a unique opportunity to enhance their financial well-being. 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. 

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.”  Click here to find out more!

*Benefits may be subject to eligibility requirements.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets

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