Location: Chicago, Atlanta, Denver, Houston, Minneapolis, Hoboken and One Manhattan West

Sustainability - Nonfinancial Reporting Assurance & Advisory (NFRA) - Manager

At EY, the Climate Change and Sustainability Services (CCaSS) team seeks to build a better working world by helping businesses and governments respond to societal, environmental, and economic challenges. We help businesses understand and evaluate the broader value impacts and outcomes associated with their organizations, operations, programs, and projects.

Our global team is multidisciplinary and combines our core knowledge in accounting and reporting with knowledge in technical and regulatory sustainability issues. Our teams help clients improve and report on their sustainability performance. Join us and help clients manage emerging risks, reduce costs through the design, and implementation of systems and processes and leverage opportunities in areas such as climate change, green and sustainable finance, health and safety, labor rights, nonfinancial reporting, supply chain and environmental management. 

The opportunity

The nature of this role means no two projects will be the same. That means you’ll need to think on your feet and challenge existing practices to develop answers to complex issues. You’ll also be collaborating with colleagues across multiple service lines, so we’ll look to you to build relationships and identify opportunities for our clients to benefit from our knowledge in other areas. Regular travel up to 25% will be required as you will be meeting with key clients, some of those being the most respected in their fields.

Your key responsibilities

Our Non-Financial Reporting Assurance/Advisory (NFRA) team is growing exponentially, and as a Manager, you will play a key role in that growth. Working across all industries, you will develop your career by assisting clients in communicating nonfinancial performance, and responding to the development of corporate, nonfinancial, and integrated reporting frameworks. Our team helps clients to identify stakeholder expectations, as well as assist in providing trust and confidence to the market on performance and in creating long-term value. Example project activities may include:

• Developing nonfinancial disclosures, integrated annual reports and other communications
• Establishing corporate governance risk disclosures
• Collecting and collating nonfinancial data to support management reporting, reporting to the board, and external disclosures
• Developing internal and external reporting strategies, including identifying KPIs (Key Performance Indicators)
• Leading fieldwork, managing performance, and keeping engagement leaders updated on audit engagements

Skills and attributes for success

• Understanding of environmental, social, economic, and governance (ESG) disclosure standards, frameworks and questionnaires such as GRI, TCFD, SASB, CDP, UNPRI, and other sustainability reporting frameworks
• Ability to communicate with a variety of stakeholders including management and the board to provide insight to related nonfinancial performances
• Understanding of carbon credits or offsets issues under voluntary and/or regulatory standards
• Ability to engage clients and provide authoritative advice and professionalism throughout transactions
• Quantify green or social impact bonds against agreed criteria

To qualify for the role you must have

• A bachelor’s degree in an accounting, finance, or business discipline, supported by 5 to 7 years’ work experience as an auditor in a public accounting firm
• US CPA licensure in your work state
• Prior consulting experience is preferred, but not required
• A proven track record of successfully assisting businesses in understanding key climate change and sustainability issues, regulatory developments, and market best practices
• Ability to collaborate with stakeholders to develop strategies and solutions of high business value
• Sufficient level of technical background to provide highly-credible leadership to development teams and to be able to accurately and objectively evaluate complex project risks and issues
• The ability and willingness to travel and work in excess of standard hours when necessary
• Access to reliable transportation to/from the EY office and client sites. A driver's license is strongly recommended as ride share and public transportation options may not be available in all locations

 Ideally, you’ll also have

• Relevant professional qualifications
• Track record with a leading accounting or consulting firm
• Specific knowledge and interest in several industries impacted by sustainability issues

What we look for 

We’re interested in versatile people with the ability to take on new responsibilities and listen to clients to get things done. We’re not just looking for technical accounting experience — we’re after genuinely interesting people with the ability to build relationships, negotiate and think in unique and creative news ways. If you’re a confident leader with a curious mind and the ability to solve complex issues, this role is for you. 

• The salary range for this position in Denver is 119,900 to 199,800
• The salary range for this position in Nevada is 119,900 to 199,800
• The salary range for this position in Stamford, CT is 143,900 to 239,800
• The salary range for this position in Hartford, CT is 131,900 to 219,800

• Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.