Description
Responsible for interpreting and applying sustainability laws, rules, regulations, and guidelines as well as related voluntary disclosure frameworks. Responsible for developing and establishing a Sustainability Accounting Policy manual (i.e., the central repository of sustainability interpretations) as well as reviewing and evaluating transactions and disclosures to ensure compliance with said policies. Acts in an advocacy capacity for BAC with standard setters, regulators and industry groups / associations.
Responsibilities
- Leads global efforts to analyze sustainability laws, rules, regulations and guidelines to ensure BAC compliance and ensure consistency of approach across the globe
- Provides technical support for the implementation of new sustainability standards as well as other sustainability regulations and frameworks.
- Responsible for developing sustainability-related accounting policies / interpretations / opinions as well as reviewing and evaluating regulatory reports and disclosures to ensure compliance with relevant laws, rules, regulations
- Helps identify the steps necessary to resolve compliance gaps where they arise and ensure data presented is fit-for-purpose.
- Participates in technical advocacy and interpretational work related to sustainability reporting frameworks, working closely with all relevant functions across the enterprise.
Required Qualifications :
8+ plus years of accounting experienceBachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experienceExposure to ESG / Sustainability initiativesStrong understanding of accounting and SEC reporting standardsExperience analyzing technical issues and providing technical support for the implementation of new accounting / sustainability standards and developing related policiesExcellent oral and written communication skillsStrong initiative, comfortable working within an entrepreneurial environment and assuming a strong sense of ownership over all ESG reporting and disclosure mattersStrong analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills, with attention to detailPreferred Qualifications :
Prior Big-4 audit experience preferredStrong understanding of accounting and SEC reporting standards with experience with ESG / sustainability standardsSkills :
Financial AccountingInclusive LeadershipReportingRisk ManagementStakeholder ManagementContinuous ImprovementExecutive PresenceFinancial AnalysisRegulatory ComplianceRegulatory RelationsAttention to DetailCoachingPolicies, Procedures, and Guidelines ManagementProject ManagementRelationship BuildingShift :
1st shift (United States of America)
Hours Per Week :