Manager - ESG Risk Consulting - McLean, United States - RSM US LLP

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locations

Remote

San Francisco

Philadelphia

McLean

Houston

time type

Full time

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Posted 30+ Days Ago

job requisition id

JR103246

We are the leading provider of professional services to the middle market globally, our purpose is to instill confidence in a world of change, empowering our clients and people to realize their full potential.

Our exceptional people are the key to our unrivaled, inclusive culture and talent experience and our ability to be compelling to our clients.

You'll find an environment that inspires and empowers you to thrive both personally and professionally. There's no one like you and that's why there's nowhere like RSM.

RSM's purpose is to deliver the power of being understood to our clients, colleagues and communities through world-class audit, tax and consulting services focused on middle market businesses.

The clients we serve are the engine of global commerce and economic growth, and we are focused on developing leading professionals and services to meet their evolving needs in today's ever-changing business environment.

As a manager in RSM's growing Risk Consulting practice, you will have the opportunity to draw from your experience and knowledge while continuing to grow your leadership skills through a high degree of client and industry exposure, career development and mentorship opportunities, and a diverse and inclusive culture.

The fast-paced and dynamic environment in which we operate will provide you with daily challenges and exciting opportunities.

With the changing regulatory landscape, especially around Environment, Social, and Governance ("ESG") issues, RSM's Risk Consulting practice helps our clients execute on their ESG strategic and operational mandates and prepare for incoming ESG regulations.

In the Risk Consulting practice, we frequently work as or alongside a client's internal audit function, the chief risk officer or risk function, Sarbanes-Oxley project team, and various other members of management tasked with managing risk.

Our advisors help our clients with identifying and prioritizing risk and leveraging process and controls to reduce risk exposure.
Key Responsibilities
Client Experience

Leverage understanding of ESG industry trends and regulations to propose dynamic solutions to complex ESG and climate risk management challenges, and related internal controls including data governance matters such as data reliability, completeness and accuracy, etc.

Develop and implement climate risk strategies, processes and frameworks such as the TCFD, SASB, GRI and other to quantify climate-related financial statement impacts and related disclosures.

Explain the business case and value of ESG risk management and internal controls to clients to both achieve compliance and create value
Participate in developing ESG and climate risk-related thought leadership to share with clients and broader market
Own management level relationships and interact with C-suite group. Drive collaboration with external stakeholders
Lead ESG and non-ESG risk assessment management interviews
Develop internal audit plans to prepare companies for ESG-related measurements and financial statement disclosures, in line with the regulatory expectations Perform review of the deliverables including process

narratives/flowcharts,

risks and control gaps, suggested remediation and process improvement
Lead formal closing meetings with clients to share and confirm deliverables
Maintain overall responsibility for engagement economics and manage expectations around billing, monitoring, and collections
Demonstrate effective delegation strategies by managing multiple clients, projects, and teams simultaneously with the goal of overseeing a book of business
Contributions to Firm Culture
Model the core RSM values of respect, integrity, teamwork, excellence and stewardship in all interactions with clients and team members
Collaborate with colleagues across a variety of levels and disciplines to develop and deliver innovative solutions that provide value to clients
Maintain agility to adapt quickly to shifting needs, demands, technology solutions, or process changes and assist others in adapting to change
Support RSM's goals around diversity and inclusion by nurturing an environment that understands individuality, promotes authenticity, and values varied perspective in arriving at solutions
Talent Experience
Encourage colleagues to think creatively, strive for growth through development opportunities, and maximize results while working within a team environment
Manage, motivate, and mentor teams to cultivate an environment where team member capabilities are optimized and expanded
Recruit, develop, and inspire future leaders of the firm through mentorship that focuses on understanding the potential and aspirations of the workforce
Maintain willingness to give and receive candid feedback in both written and verbal form;
Commit to self-development in response to constructive feedback received
Assist with developing ESG training content and providing guidance and knowledge sharing within team
Business Development
Participate in relevant industry associations and events to develop and/or maintain industry focus and relationships
Build, maintain, and utilize your internal network to address issues timely and add value to client relationships; begin cultivating an external network with the goal of generating new business opportunities for the firm
Assist in writing, developing and delivering thought leadership internally and externally
Communicate effectively with prospects, assess needs, and develop clear and accurate project parameters including scoping descriptions, delivery plans, and budgets
Contribute to pursuits through development of proposals and other materials
Position Qualifications
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's or Master's Degree in business, accounting or related discipline
5 years or more of risk management experience such as internal audit, related internal controls, or audit positions
A climate and sustainability certification relevant to risk management (GARP Sustainability and Climate Risk Certification or other)
Demonstrated experience within ESG / sustainability consulting and/or climate / GHG quantification and inventory development (carbon accounting, carbon measurement techniques and calculation methods for Scopes 1, 2 and 3 – including financed emissions and value chain assessment techniques and methods)
Experience leading project based work with milestones and workflow driven by objectives and defined timelines
Proficiency in professional writing, spreadsheet, and presentation creation tools
Ability to travel to meet client needs and work collaboratively with others in-person and remotely
Openness to workday flexibility, agility, remote work environment, leveraging new tools
Effective communication skills, both verbally and in writing
Effective time management and prioritization skills
Established experience in multiple industries or subject-matter expertise in one specific industry
Demonstrated success in high pressure scenarios
Desired Expertise
Financial reporting under US GAAP or IFRS Experience working with and leading ESG frameworks and standards (SASB, GRI, TCFD, etc.) Knowledge of carbon accounting standards (ISO 14064 and GHG Protocol)
An ability to explain complex topics (climate change, economics) clearly to non-technical professionals and apply technical concepts and techniques to real world situation
At RSM, we offer a competitive benefits and compensation package for all our people.

We support and inspire you to prioritize your wellbeing by delivering personalized, holistic programming for your physical, emotional, financial and community wellbeing.

RSM has a generous time off policy with at least 14 paid holidays, wellbeing days and associate and above access to self-managed time off.

We offer flexibility in your schedule, empowering you to balance life's demands, while also maintaining your ability to serve clients.

Learn more about our total rewards at

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RSM is proud to be an Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

We are proud to provide our employees with tools to assist them in being successful in achieving both personal and professional goals.

We welcome and support all our employees to thrive in an environment free of discrimination and harassment.

As an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer all applicants will receive consideration for employment as RSM does not tolerate discrimination and/or harassment based on race; color; creed; sincerely held religious beliefs, practices or observances; sex (including pregnancy or disabilities related to nursing); gender (including gender identity and/or gender expression); sexual orientation; HIV Status; national origin; ancestry; familial or marital status; age; physical or mental disability; citizenship; political affiliation; medical condition (including family and medical leave); domestic violence victim status; past, current or prospective service in the US uniformed service; pre-disposing genetic characteristics or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law.

Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request in connection with the recruitment process and/or

employment/partnership.

RSM is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, interview, or otherwise participate in the recruiting process, please call us at or send us an email at .

RSM does not intend to hire entry level candidates who will require sponsorship now OR in the future (i.e. F-1 visa holders). However, those candidates who may be recent U.S. college / university graduates possessing 1-2 years of progressive and relevant work experience, excluding internships, in the U.S. or his/her home country would be eligible for hire as an experienced candidate and thus eligible for sponsorship.

Compensation Range:
$104,900 - $223,100

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