ESG Consulting Manager

$112,000 - $176,000/Yr

Moss Adams - Wenatchee, WA

Full-time - Mid Level

Wenatchee, WA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The ESG Consulting Manager at Moss Adams will lead various client projects focused on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives across multiple industries. This role emphasizes collaboration and client engagement, requiring expertise in ESG regulations, reporting frameworks, and carbon accounting. The position is designed for individuals who are passionate about sustainability and possess strong leadership and communication skills, contributing to the firm's mission of empowering clients and communities.

Responsibilities

• Serve as an ESG subject matter expert (SME) for the Business Consulting Services team, leading client engagements in areas such as Carbon Accounting, ESG Regulatory Compliance, and ESG Reporting Frameworks & Pledges.
• Develop and deliver guidance, training, status reports, engagement deliverables, and communications to clients and leadership.
• Supervise staff in client engagement activities.
• Support strategic initiatives and special projects, including research and regulatory requirements and marketing material preparation.
• Lead project startup activities, including work plans, budgets, and schedules, and lead kickoff meetings.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university or equivalent experience.
• Minimum five years of recent experience in sustainability/ESG consulting, in an internal corporate ESG/sustainability role, or as an Audit/Internal Audit with ESG/sustainability experience.
• Minimum five years of recent experience with ESG Reporting Frameworks & Pledges (IFRS, GRI, SASB, TCFD, CDP, and SBTi).
• Experience with ESG regulations (SEC Climate Disclosure, California's SB 253, SB 261, CSRD, etc.).
• Advanced experience with Carbon Accounting (GHG Protocol - Scopes 1 - 3).
• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), or FSA preferred.
• Experience in performance auditing, program evaluation, policy analysis, and/or substantive qualitative and/or quantitative analysis.
• Experience with developing and providing training and best practices to stakeholders.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Critical thinker and creative problem-solver with effective time management, organizational, and project management skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently to prioritize work, establish goals and produce quality works.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with developing and providing training and best practices to stakeholders.

Benefits

• Annual discretionary bonus eligibility.
• Comprehensive health insurance coverage.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company matching contributions.
• Flexible scheduling options.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Paid time off and holidays.