Director, Sustainability Regulatory Advisory
Role Overview
The Sustainability Regulatory Advisory Director will lead the growth and delivery of sustainability regulatory advisory services.
This role requires deep expertise in global ESG regulations, sustainability reporting frameworks, supply chain due diligence requirements, climate disclosure regulations, and producer responsibility obligations.
The individual will be responsible for generating new business opportunities, developing client relationships, leading complex advisory engagements, and delivering high-quality regulatory compliance solutions. The role combines business development, subject matter expertise, hands-on project execution, and thought leadership across rapidly evolving ESG regulatory requirements including but not limited to the EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS), EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), California SB 253 and SB 261 climate disclosure requirements, and Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) regulations.
Key Skills for This Role
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Experience:
- Ten (10) years of experience in sustainability consulting, assessing ESG regulatory requirements and disclosure obligations, developing climate risk assessment and GHG accounting, performing ESG internal control assessments, required
- Seven (7) years supervisory experience, required
- Strong understanding of sustainability reporting frameworks (both international and domestic), climate disclosure requirements, GHG emissions accounting and decarbonization strategy development, required
- Deep knowledge and demonstrated experience with the following current regulations and arenas, required:
- Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD)
- European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS)
- International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) requirements
- TCFD, GRI, SASB, and related sustainability reporting frameworks
- California Climate Corporate Data Accountability Act (SB 253)
- California Climate-Related Financial Risk Act (SB 261)
- GHG Protocol and Reporting Standards
- Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi)
- European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR)
- Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) regulations
- Supply chain due diligence legislation
- Human rights and responsible sourcing compliance programs
- Supplier risk management and traceability frameworks
- Australian Sustainability Regulatory Standards (ASRS)
- Circular economy reporting and compliance frameworks
- Experience in coordination of global and regional project teams, required
- Experience in client marketing and successfully participating in multiple client pursuits and proposal efforts, required
- Experience in a public accounting environment, preferred
- Experience in the use of various assurance applications and research tools as is appropriate for this level, preferred
- License/Certifications:
- CIA, CPA, CFE, CISA, or equivalent certifications, preferred
- GRI, ESRS, SBTi or equivalent certifications, preferred
- Software:
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, required
- Experience with Power BI, preferred
- Language:
- Other European languages (Italian, Spanish or French), preferred
- Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Able to adapt style and messaging to effectively communicate with professionals at all levels both within the client organization and the firm
- Able to successfully multi-task while working independently and within a group environment
- Able to collaborate with Principals, Managing Directors and Directors within other service lines and industries, as well as RAS leaders
- Superior analytical and diagnostic skills and ability to break down complex issues and implementing appropriate resolutions
- Capable of working in a demanding, deadline driven environment with a focus on details and accuracy
- Exceptional project management skills
- Travels 25% to 50% of the time, as needed
- Individual salaries that are offered to a candidate are determined after consideration of numerous factors including but not limited to the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and geography.
- National Range: $200,000 - $230,000 Maryland Range: $200,000 - $230,000 NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $200,000 - $230,000
- National Range: $200,000 - $230,000
- Maryland Range: $200,000 - $230,000
- NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $200,000 - $230,000
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in a public accounting environment, preferred
- Experience in the use of various assurance applications and research tools as is appropriate for this level, preferred
- CIA, CPA, CFE, CISA, or equivalent certifications, preferred
- GRI, ESRS, SBTi or equivalent certifications, preferred
- Experience with Power BI, preferred
- Other European languages (Italian, Spanish or French), preferred
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