Director - Sustainability Reporting & Assurance

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

• Strong understanding of the sustainability/ESG/Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) reporting and assurance landscape including key sustainability reporting organizations and their related standards and frameworks
• Strong working/applied knowledge of the AICPA attestation and advisory standards
• Willingness and ability to develop and maintain good working relationships with relevant individuals across multi-disciplinary Association teams, member committees and at key sustainability reporting organizations and other organizations such as standards setters and regulators, for example
• Ability and willingness to develop sufficient working knowledge of new and emerging sustainability reporting, assurance and advisory related matters as needed to:
  • Understand all (internal and external) reporting requirements, both from a perspective of standards and frameworks and best practice.
  • Understand the impact and implications of ESG on business operations.
  • Drive adoption and implementation of ESG policy.
  • Understand strategic and business model implications for the business enterprise.
  • Identify service opportunities and develop frameworks and guidance to support members in public practice in the successful performance and growth of ESG-related assurance and advisory services
• Self-starter and able to work without supervision
• Strong project management skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong interpersonal skills with proven ability to work collaboratively and build consensus within a team environment
• Ability to apply decision-making and problem-solving skills to emerging/ambiguous and complex matters
• Ability and willingness to proactively develop and maintain business relationships
• Demonstrated leadership skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strong research skills
• Entrepreneurial aptitude for technical writing, developing events and managing multiple project deadlines

Required Experience and Education

• Minimum of 8-10 years’ relevant experience that delivers strong understanding of the accounting profession, US and international financial reporting standards and auditing/assurance services
• CPA license or CGMA and/or have completed an MBA or Master’s in Accounting

Preferred Experience

• 5+ years developing technical accounting/auditing guidance 
• 5+ years of public accounting experience performing sustainability assurance engagements for a variety of clients in various industries
• 5+ years other relevant ESG-related professional experience

Why Work for Us?
At The Association, you are part of a global, diverse and talented group of colleagues. You have opportunities to innovate and collaborate in a leading organization that impacts individuals and businesses. You’ll have opportunities to progress while enjoying an exciting work environment that supports and celebrates individual achievement, development and professional satisfaction.

Together, we will lead the most influential body of professional accountants and create the future of the global accounting profession.

We offer competitive benefits, PTO, flexible working principles, and a supportive, collaborative team environment.