Responsible Business - Global Non-Financial Reporting Specialist

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The Global Responsible Business team at EY brings to life the EY ESG and sustainability strategy. 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 the creation of a ‘Non-Financial Reporting Hub’: a centralized solution and processes for aggregating ESG data, facilitating consistent outputs and narrative, and informing strategy . The Non-Financial Reporting Specialist is a key role in the Responsible Business function, liaising with cross-functional teams, and supporting the Responsible Business Leadership to enable EY reporting with upmost transparency, accuracy, and rigor.

The team

The Global Responsible Business team at EY brings to life an evolving sustainability and ESG strategy. 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. Authentic, transparent reporting is a key tenant of the EY sustainability and ESG strategy driven by the Responsible Business team which reports nonfinancial data internally on a quarterly basis as well as manage public disclosures for EY.

The team is in the Executive layer of EY and collaborates with stakeholders globally.

The opportunity

The Supervising Associate will be responsible for oversight of EY’s non-financial reports and enhancing and standardizing the overall reporting process. In addition to report preparation, the Supervising Associate will have a unique opportunity to also help identify metrics to leverage while preparing and presenting key strategic opportunities to senior leaders.

The reports, which include a variety of external and internal reports and regulatory disclosures, will be global in scope and require working closely with stakeholders across the businesses (DE&I, Talent, Finance, Corporate Responsibility, Risk, Strategy, etc.) to ensure timely and accurate reporting of nonfinancial disclosures in a standardized and controlled process.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Support with the implementation of a new technology solution to manage EY’s ESG performance and reporting and also identify opportunities for solution improvements dependent on reporting requirements
• Execute ongoing market research and assessments for upcoming regulatory reporting, relevant sustainability/ESG related certifications and external audits for future organizational needs (e.g., EU CSRD, Sedex, ISO, EcoVadis)
• Work closely with the broader Responsible Business team to identify opportunities for improvement across EY nonfinancial strategy and reporting
• Coordinate consultations and reviews with cross-functional teams on nonfinancial disclosures
• Prepare and own parts of internal quarterly report presentations across all non-financial metrics for senior leaders, assist in analysis to help understand trends and where strategic controls are needed
• Support the process and drafting documentation for external assurance across an increasing set of metrics
• Support the drafting of annual reporting processes, including the annual report and through platforms such as CDP and various voluntary commitments

To qualify for the role, you must have:

• Minimum of 3 years of relevant processional experience
• Excellent project management skills with the confidence to champion new and enhanced ways of working
• Experience building and leading roll out of new products or processes across stakeholders
• A strong background in finance, accounting, sustainability, non-financial reporting, or impact measurement
• Understanding of and experience with non-financial reporting standards such as GRI, SASB, TCFD, CDP, WEF IBC, and industry trends including upcoming regulatory reporting (e.g., EU CSRD, IFRS ISSB)

A successful candidate will also have:

• Communication skills to work and effectively with global team members with different technical and cultural backgrounds
• Demonstrated interpersonal and stakeholder management skills and ability to learn and quickly understand new concepts outside area of expertise
• Strong writing, visual and verbal communication skills

What We Look For

• Ability to flex working hours to accommodate global stakeholders (primarily based in Europe and US)
• Pro-active with ability to manage competing priorities
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, evolving, and ambiguous environment
• Strong team player who is comfortable working collaboratively, virtually, and independently

What We Offer

The compensation ranges below are provided in order to comply with United States pay transparency laws. Other geographies will follow their local salary guidelines, which may not be a direct conversion of published US salary range/s.

We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to the business. The salary range for this job in most geographic locations in the US is $73,200 to $132,900. The salary range for New York City Metro Area, Washington State and California (excluding Sacramento) is $87,800 to $151,000. Individual salaries within those ranges are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills and geography. In addition, our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options. Under our flexible vacation policy, you’ll decide how much vacation time you need based on your own personal circumstances. You’ll also be granted time off for designated EY Paid Holidays, Winter/Summer breaks, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.

• Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.
• Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.

If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.

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