ESG Controller

$112,100 - $148,500/Yr

Gap - San Francisco, CA

Full-time - Senior

San Francisco, CA

Clothing, Clothing Accessories, Shoe, and Jewelry Retailers

About the position

The successful candidate for the ESG Controller role at Gap Inc. will be well-versed in data governance, with demonstrated experience in building internal data collection processes and controls for ESG reporting and compliance. This position is crucial for ensuring the integrity of both voluntary and mandatory ESG disclosures. The ideal candidate will have experience with various audit methods and standards, and the ability to apply this knowledge to meet evolving ESG regulation and reporting requirements. As a self-starter, the ESG Controller will take initiative and find creative solutions to new and emerging challenges in a fast-paced environment. In this role, you will develop and operationalize the internal infrastructure required to meet mandatory ESG reporting and assurance requirements. This includes implementing SOX-like controls across the end-to-end business processes from data sources to disclosures. You will manage SEC and state-level climate reporting, build data collection and methodological processes for ESG data (including climate, packaging, chemicals, labor, and DEI), and implement and maintain internal controls. Additionally, you will handle audit methods, core business procedures, risks, and related exposure while supporting and coordinating with teams managing voluntary ESG reporting and disclosures to ensure consistency and synergy. Collaboration with cross-functional teams such as Finance, Legal, Investor Relations, Governance, and Audit will be essential to ensure consistent ESG reporting. You will also be responsible for training key business units on reporting processes, controls, and the importance of ESG data integrity. Monitoring the evolving global regulatory ESG reporting landscape and evaluating the applicability of new regulations to Gap Inc. will be a key part of your responsibilities. Utilizing Workiva for ESG data management and reporting, you will identify opportunities to further automate data flows.

Responsibilities

• Develop and operationalize the internal infrastructure required to meet mandatory ESG reporting and assurance requirements.
• Implement SOX-like controls across the end-to-end business processes from data sources to disclosures.
• Manage SEC and state-level climate reporting.
• Build data collection and methodological processes for ESG data (e.g., climate, packaging, chemicals, labor, and DEI) and implement and maintain internal controls.
• Handle audit methods, core business procedures, risks, and related exposure.
• Support and coordinate with teams managing our voluntary ESG reporting and disclosures to ensure information is consistent and synergistic.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Finance, Legal, IR, GA, Audit, etc.) to ensure consistent ESG reporting.
• Train key business units on reporting processes, controls, and the importance of ESG data integrity.
• Monitor the evolving global regulatory ESG reporting landscape and evaluate the applicability of new regulations to Gap Inc.
• Utilize Workiva for ESG data management and reporting and identify opportunities to further automate data flows.

Requirements

• Experience in a combination of accounting, financial reporting, internal controls, auditing, data management, and risk management, or related fields.
• Experience in regulatory compliance, including US GAAP and SEC reporting, corporate governance, internal controls, and other statutory requirements (e.g., SOX).
• Exposure to ESG reporting standards and frameworks (e.g., GRI, IFRS, SASB, TCFD) and understanding of emerging ESG regulation.
• Experience building and improving well-controlled (SOX compliant) processes leveraging technology that scales globally.
• Audit firm experience (Big 4 or boutique) is a plus.
• Relevant professional certifications such as CPA, CFA, ESG Reporting trainings (IFRS, GRI, GHGP, etc.) or equivalent are a plus.

Benefits

• Merchandise discount for our brands: 50% off regular-priced merchandise at Old Navy, Gap, Banana Republic and Athleta, and 30% off at Outlet for all employees.
• One of the most competitive Paid Time Off plans in the industry.
• Employees can take up to five 'on the clock' hours each month to volunteer at a charity of their choice.
• Extensive 401(k) plan with company matching for contributions up to four percent of an employee's base pay.
• Employee stock purchase plan.
• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance.