Job Description

The ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) Data & Reporting Manager will work alongside as a member of our ESG team focused on advancing sustainability data management, governance, controllership, and reporting readiness. This role will serve as a key piece of our future reporting strategy, building and enhancing data governance and SOX-like controllership alongside nonfinancial internal teams.

Job responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• ESG Reporting Data Management:

  • Coordinate ESG and sustainability data collection efforts (aligned with SASB, CSRD, CDP) and other reporting protocols and issue company’s ESG Download.

  • Identify and implement actions to improve data collection, management and controllership across key data-providing stakeholders aligned with COSO or similar framework.

  • Serve as a controllership thought leader and process implementation leader for sustainability reporting data providers and stakeholders

• ESG Reporting Readiness:

  • Evaluate leading reporting frameworks (TCFD, ISSB etc), conduct gap assessment, and develop recommendations and reporting roadmap.

  • Manage buildout of internal data programs and controllership to meet new reporting requirements (CA SB 261, SB 253, CSRD, CSDDD etc)

  • Assist in developing reporting content for compliance and voluntary reporting

  • Manage assurance-readiness in line with regulatory requirements, and manage external audit engagements

• Internal sustainability data management

  • Develop and manage KPI scorecard for our 2025 and 2030 sustainability goals and annual targets.

  • Accelerate data availability to support sustainability teams ability to track and manage progress

  • Assist with improving consistency in scorecard and KPI tracking across all businesses

• Other key planning and reporting responsibilities:

  • including MSCI, ISS, Vigeo Eiris, CDP, etc. Identify opportunities and initiatives to improve ratings and address gaps..

  • Assist with timely and accurate responses to ESG-focused inquiries from investors, customers, NGOs, and other stakeholders.

  • Manage external resources to provide subject-matter expertise, where necessary.

Qualifications

• BA or BS in Business, Finance or Accounting

• 5+ years of experience in finance/accounting/internal or external audit with a strong record of career progression.

• Strong understanding of accounting and compliance requirements.

• Proven ability to implement data governance and controls

• Working knowledge of key ESG and sustainability topics is highly desired, particularly carbon footprinting

• Strong and independent strategic thinker and influencer.

• Natural project management, problem-solving and analytical skills; ability to drive process-based improvement across functions.

• Strong initiative and collaborative work-style; experience working with multiple stakeholders to successfully execute action plans.

• Experience with Workiva Google docs, Microsoft Excel and HFM preferred

Additional Information

The salary range for this position is $109,530 - $133,870 / year.

The hiring base salary range above represents what Avery Dennison reasonably expects to pay for this position as of the date of this posting. Actual salaries will vary within the range, and in some circumstances may be above or below the range, based on various factors including but not limited to a candidate’s relevant skills, experience, education and training, and location, as well as the job scope and complexity, responsibilities, and regular and/or necessary travel required for the position, which may change depending on the candidate pool. Avery Dennison reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or other protected status. EEOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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