CohnReznick
Sustainability Advisory - Manager
CohnReznick, New York, New York, United States,
As CohnReznick grows, so do our career opportunities. As one of the nation’s top Professional Services and Business Advisory firms, we foster teams in Advisory, Assurance, and Tax services that value innovation and collaboration in everything they do!YOUR TEAM.We currently have an exciting career opportunity for a
Sustainability Advisory Manager
to join our
Sustainability
Advisory
team.CohnReznick is a hybrid firm meaning most of our professionals are located within a commutable distance to one of our offices. This position is considered remote which means it does not require job duties be performed within proximity of a CohnReznick office location. However, as a remote employee, you may be required to be present at a CohnReznick office with scheduled notice for client work, team meetings, or trainings.The Sustainability Advisory practice helps CohnReznick clients manage ESG risk and develop and implement ESG strategies that deliver value to their stakeholders. This team helps businesses in many industries drive change by embedding ESG into their ‘business as usual’ while also bringing cross-functional teams together to scale ESG client solutions.WHY COHNREZNICK?At CohnReznick, we’re united by a common mission to create opportunity, value, and trust for our clients, our people, and our communities. Whether it’s working alongside your peers to solve a client challenge, or volunteering together at the local food bank, there are so many ways to find your “why” at the firm.We believe it’s important to balance work with everyday life – and make time for enjoyment and fun. We invest in a robust Total Rewards package that includes everything from generous PTO, a flexible work environment, expanded parental leave, extensive learning & development, and even paid time off for employees to volunteer.YOUR ROLE.Responsibilities include but not limited to:Understand ESG issues and how they impact clients’ business and operating models to be able to assess the maturity of clients’ ESG journeyConduct competitive benchmarking to help clients understand any gaps relative to peers in terms of ESG programs, ESG reporting, and ESG maturityConduct research on emerging ESG reporting regulations, such as CA SB-253 and SB-261, EU CSRD, SEC Climate-Related Disclosures, and Building Energy Performance Standards.Knowledge of various ESG reporting frameworks, including ISSB, SASB, TCFD, GRI, CDP, and SDGs and how to apply them to corporate sustainability reportsConduct stakeholder interviews in a materiality assessment and triangulate interview results with market and peer benchmarking research to help clients prioritize material ESG issuesDevelop a strategic plan that outlines key milestones to operationalize ESG programs for prioritized material topicsUnderstanding of the GHG protocol standard for measuring, calculating, and reporting Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions inventoryDevelop a decarbonization strategy for SBTi, including calculating the financial implications of different decarbonization levers in terms of investment costs and potential cost savingsMeasure social impacts of sustainability projects such as workforce development, household savings, health improvements, etc.Draft scope of procedures and develop budgets for ESG projects, such as regulatory compliance gap assessments, decarbonization strategy, GHG emissions inventory for Scope, 1, 2, and 3, climate risk scenario analysis, TCFD reporting, target-setting, and ESG strategyEffectively manage a team on large, complex engagements while executing on high quality deliverables; ensure projects remain on scope, schedule, and budgetContribute to ESG thought leadership and education internally and externallyDevelop innovative solutions that require application of practical knowledge, experience, and creativityWork collaboratively and effectively with other practices and industry groups involved in ESG engagement deliveryUse data-driven techniques to structure quantitative analyses, identify and evaluate trends, and provide solutionsYOUR EXPERIENCE.The successful candidate will have:Bachelors degree required; Advanced degree preferred4-6 years’ experience in sustainability/ESG Advisory services/Strategy consultingUnderstanding of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) topics, including climate change and decarbonization, supply chain sustainability, social strategy, governance as well as familiarity with ESG reporting frameworks and ESG disclosure regulationsExperience in management consulting environment or managing teams in an operating environment; in either scenario, experience focused on Corporate & Business Unit Strategy, Strategic Planning, Growth Strategy, Commercial Strategy, and Business TransformationExperience leading and delivering engagements with resources in multiple locationsAbility to define trends across industries and articulate their impact to clients’ business and strategic choices, particularly as it relates to environmental impact / purpose-driven focus areas and opportunities for innovationSuperior critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills as well as strong troubleshooting skills with the ability to exercise mature judgmentExceptional interpersonal, team-building, and oral and written communication skills; outstanding integrity, initiative, creativity, and passion for ESGAbility to work independently; balance multiple initiatives simultaneously; ability to influence others and lead teams focused on specific work streams of large projectsAbility to travel and to be present in CohnReznick offices for team building purposes, as neededStudies have shown that we are less likely to apply to jobs unless we meet every single qualification. At CohnReznick, we are dedicated to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or one of our other roles.CohnReznick is an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive team to drive business results and create a better future every day for our team members, clients, partners, and communities. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.If you are an individual with a disability in need of assistance at any time during our recruitment process, please contact us at
CRaccommodation@CohnReznick.com
Please note: This email address is reserved for individuals with disabilities in need of assistance and are not a means of inquiry about positions or application statuses.CohnReznick does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters unless such recruiters are currently engaged by CohnReznick Talent Acquisition Team by way of a written agreement to provide candidates for a specified opening. Any employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume does so with the understanding that CohnReznick will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity.
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Sustainability Advisory Manager
to join our
Sustainability
Advisory
team.CohnReznick is a hybrid firm meaning most of our professionals are located within a commutable distance to one of our offices. This position is considered remote which means it does not require job duties be performed within proximity of a CohnReznick office location. However, as a remote employee, you may be required to be present at a CohnReznick office with scheduled notice for client work, team meetings, or trainings.The Sustainability Advisory practice helps CohnReznick clients manage ESG risk and develop and implement ESG strategies that deliver value to their stakeholders. This team helps businesses in many industries drive change by embedding ESG into their ‘business as usual’ while also bringing cross-functional teams together to scale ESG client solutions.WHY COHNREZNICK?At CohnReznick, we’re united by a common mission to create opportunity, value, and trust for our clients, our people, and our communities. Whether it’s working alongside your peers to solve a client challenge, or volunteering together at the local food bank, there are so many ways to find your “why” at the firm.We believe it’s important to balance work with everyday life – and make time for enjoyment and fun. We invest in a robust Total Rewards package that includes everything from generous PTO, a flexible work environment, expanded parental leave, extensive learning & development, and even paid time off for employees to volunteer.YOUR ROLE.Responsibilities include but not limited to:Understand ESG issues and how they impact clients’ business and operating models to be able to assess the maturity of clients’ ESG journeyConduct competitive benchmarking to help clients understand any gaps relative to peers in terms of ESG programs, ESG reporting, and ESG maturityConduct research on emerging ESG reporting regulations, such as CA SB-253 and SB-261, EU CSRD, SEC Climate-Related Disclosures, and Building Energy Performance Standards.Knowledge of various ESG reporting frameworks, including ISSB, SASB, TCFD, GRI, CDP, and SDGs and how to apply them to corporate sustainability reportsConduct stakeholder interviews in a materiality assessment and triangulate interview results with market and peer benchmarking research to help clients prioritize material ESG issuesDevelop a strategic plan that outlines key milestones to operationalize ESG programs for prioritized material topicsUnderstanding of the GHG protocol standard for measuring, calculating, and reporting Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions inventoryDevelop a decarbonization strategy for SBTi, including calculating the financial implications of different decarbonization levers in terms of investment costs and potential cost savingsMeasure social impacts of sustainability projects such as workforce development, household savings, health improvements, etc.Draft scope of procedures and develop budgets for ESG projects, such as regulatory compliance gap assessments, decarbonization strategy, GHG emissions inventory for Scope, 1, 2, and 3, climate risk scenario analysis, TCFD reporting, target-setting, and ESG strategyEffectively manage a team on large, complex engagements while executing on high quality deliverables; ensure projects remain on scope, schedule, and budgetContribute to ESG thought leadership and education internally and externallyDevelop innovative solutions that require application of practical knowledge, experience, and creativityWork collaboratively and effectively with other practices and industry groups involved in ESG engagement deliveryUse data-driven techniques to structure quantitative analyses, identify and evaluate trends, and provide solutionsYOUR EXPERIENCE.The successful candidate will have:Bachelors degree required; Advanced degree preferred4-6 years’ experience in sustainability/ESG Advisory services/Strategy consultingUnderstanding of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) topics, including climate change and decarbonization, supply chain sustainability, social strategy, governance as well as familiarity with ESG reporting frameworks and ESG disclosure regulationsExperience in management consulting environment or managing teams in an operating environment; in either scenario, experience focused on Corporate & Business Unit Strategy, Strategic Planning, Growth Strategy, Commercial Strategy, and Business TransformationExperience leading and delivering engagements with resources in multiple locationsAbility to define trends across industries and articulate their impact to clients’ business and strategic choices, particularly as it relates to environmental impact / purpose-driven focus areas and opportunities for innovationSuperior critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills as well as strong troubleshooting skills with the ability to exercise mature judgmentExceptional interpersonal, team-building, and oral and written communication skills; outstanding integrity, initiative, creativity, and passion for ESGAbility to work independently; balance multiple initiatives simultaneously; ability to influence others and lead teams focused on specific work streams of large projectsAbility to travel and to be present in CohnReznick offices for team building purposes, as neededStudies have shown that we are less likely to apply to jobs unless we meet every single qualification. At CohnReznick, we are dedicated to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or one of our other roles.CohnReznick is an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive team to drive business results and create a better future every day for our team members, clients, partners, and communities. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.If you are an individual with a disability in need of assistance at any time during our recruitment process, please contact us at
CRaccommodation@CohnReznick.com
Please note: This email address is reserved for individuals with disabilities in need of assistance and are not a means of inquiry about positions or application statuses.CohnReznick does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters unless such recruiters are currently engaged by CohnReznick Talent Acquisition Team by way of a written agreement to provide candidates for a specified opening. Any employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume does so with the understanding that CohnReznick will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity.
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