ESG Consulting Manager

Moss Adams is seeking an ESG Consulting Manager in Pasadena, CA, to lead client projects on Environmental, Social, and Governance initiatives. The role involves expertise in ESG regulations, carbon accounting, and reporting frameworks, along with supervising staff and developing training materials. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree and at least five years of relevant experience. Strong communication and project management skills are essential.
About the position

The ESG Consulting Manager at Moss Adams will lead various client projects focused on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives across multiple industries. This role emphasizes collaboration and client engagement, requiring expertise in ESG regulations, reporting frameworks, and carbon accounting. The manager will also supervise staff, develop training materials, and support strategic initiatives, all while fostering a culture of authenticity and teamwork within the firm.

Responsibilities
• Serve as an ESG subject matter expert (SME) for the Business Consulting Services team, leading client engagements in areas such as Carbon Accounting, ESG Regulatory Compliance, and ESG Reporting Frameworks & Pledges.
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• Develop and deliver guidance, training, status reports, engagement deliverables, and communications to clients and leadership.
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• Supervise staff in client engagement activities.
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• Support strategic initiatives and special projects, including research and regulatory requirements and marketing material preparation.
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• Lead project startup activities, including work plans, budgets, and schedules, and lead kickoff meetings.

Requirements
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university or equivalent experience.
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• Minimum five years of recent experience in sustainability/ESG consulting, in an internal corporate ESG/sustainability role, or as an Audit/Internal Audit with ESG/sustainability experience.
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• Minimum five years of recent experience with ESG Reporting Frameworks & Pledges (IFRS, GRI, SASB, TCFD, CDP, and SBTi).
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• Experience with ESG regulations (SEC Climate Disclosure, California's SB 253, SB 261, CSRD, etc.).
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• Advanced experience with Carbon Accounting (GHG Protocol - Scopes 1 - 3).
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• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), or FSA (Fundamentals of Sustainability Accounting Credential Holder) preferred.
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• Experience in performance auditing, program evaluation, policy analysis, and/or substantive qualitative and/or quantitative analysis.
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• Experience with developing and providing training and best practices to stakeholders.
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• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
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• Critical thinker and creative problem-solver with effective time management, organizational, and project management skills.
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• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently to prioritize work, establish goals and produce quality works.

Nice-to-haves
• Experience in developing training materials and best practices for stakeholders.

Benefits
• Annual discretionary bonus eligibility.
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• Customized career paths and supportive culture.
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• Opportunities for professional development and growth.