ESG Consulting Manager

$112,000 - $176,000/Yr

Moss Adams - Santa Rosa, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Santa Rosa, CA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The ESG Consulting Manager at Moss Adams is responsible for leading client engagements in sustainability and ESG consulting across various industries. This role involves overseeing projects related to greenhouse gas emissions assessments, ESG process improvements, policy development, internal audits, regulatory compliance, and strategic planning. The position emphasizes collaboration, critical thinking, and effective communication, aiming to deliver high-value services to clients while fostering a supportive and growth-oriented work environment.

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, 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 work.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in developing training materials and conducting workshops.
• Familiarity with additional ESG frameworks and standards.

Benefits

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