ESG Controller - Grand Rapids, United States - Steelcase

Description

General Information

Country: USA

State: Michigan

City: Grand Rapids

Office Location: 901 44th Street SE

Date posted: 22-Apr-2024

Business Function: Other

Position Type: Full-Time/Regular

Description

We are seeking a highly motivated and passionate ESG Controller to join our team. The ESG Controller will be responsible for driving, leading and overseeing the ESG reporting strategy and integrating ESG reporting with financial reporting.
The forward-looking, strategic nature of ESG reporting requires an approach with a wide focus and broad skillset, including technical expertise, strategic thinking, collaborative leadership, and stakeholder engagement. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in finance, sustainability or ESG reporting, a deep understanding of financial reporting processes and internal controls and can connect these domains. They will work collaboratively across the organization, while driving strategy and action.
What You Will Be Doing:

• Lead ESG reporting strategy, ensuring alignment with industry standards and best practices
• Oversee and manage the integration of ESG reporting into operations and financial reporting protocols
• Design, implement, and monitor a risk-based internal control framework over the ESG data collection and reporting processes
• Develops ESG reporting policies and governance
• Performs risk assessments for the design of internal control and governance
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate and optimize processes, policies and operations for ESG reporting
• Clear communication across a variety of functional areas and leadership levels
• Stay abreast of regulatory developments and industry trends related to ESG reporting, ensuring compliance, leadership and coordination across the company
• Manage a small team in implementation and execution of ESG reporting strategy
• Work with Director, ESG to ensure strategic alignment across wide range of environmental, social and governance strategies, projects and initiatives

Who You Are:

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex data, provide actionable insights and communicate insights effectively across wide range of stakeholders
• Effectively able to lead through influence and collaboration, building positive working relationships across functions with ability to align business requirements and expectations
• Demonstrated project management skills, including ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and drive process improvements
• Commitment to environmental, social and governance responsibility, with a passion for driving positive change through ESG initiatives
• Resilient, adaptable, and positive mindset and attitude
• Effectively able to lead through influence and collaboration, building positive working relationships across functions with ability to align business requirements and expectations
• Commitment to environmental, social and governance responsibility, with a passion for driving positive change through ESG initiatives
• Resilient, adaptable, and positive mindset and attitude

Required Skills and Competencies:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, sustainability, or related field
• Proven knowledge and experience in ESG reporting
• Strong understanding of financial reporting principles and practices, with experience in integrating ESG metrics into financial disclosures
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex data, provide actionable insights and communicate insights effectively across wide range of stakeholders
• Demonstrated project management skills, including ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and drive process improvements

Preferred Skills and Competencies:

• Master's degree or relevant professional experience preferred.

Who We Are: Steelcase is a global design and thought leader in the world of work. Along with our expansive community of brands, we design and manufacture innovative furnishings and solutions to help people do their best work in the many places where work happens.
Why People Choose to Work with Us: At Steelcase, we put people at the center of everything we do. We understand the role of work and believe that it can bring meaning and purpose to the lives of our customers and our employees. We prioritize supporting our employees both in and out of work, in all aspects of their lives. When we bring our talents together, we make a positive lasting impact through our work and communities.
Our Approach to Hybrid Work: At Steelcase, we have always believed that the office is our best place to work. Our workplace is designed to foster collaboration and engagement, providing employees with a space to do meaningful work that drives results. Levels of flexibility vary by role and team, and employees and their leader need to align on expectations of flexibility. What Matters to Us: More than qualifications, we're looking for talent and potential. We are proud to have a diverse and inclusive workforce, and we're always looking to improve our global community. We value applicants who are comfortable interacting with people different from themselves, building mutual respect and positive relationships. We invite people from all backgrounds and genders to apply. If we can make the application process easier through accommodation, please email us at
Steelcase provides employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, color, creed, genetic information, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, or veteran status and bases all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. We are proud to be recognized for our inclusive workforce by the Corporate Equality Index for the past nine years.
Steelcase is a MVAA- Silver Level Veteran-Friendly Employer. Steelcase recognizes the amazing experiences and skills that Veteran's possess. We encourage all Veterans and Veteran Spouses to apply.
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