ESG Manager, Business Advisory Services

Overview

Baker Tilly US, LLP (Baker Tilly) is a leading advisory CPA firm, providing clients with a genuine coast-to-coast and global advantage in major regions of the U.S. and in many of the world's leading financial centers - New York, London, San Francisco, Los Angeles and Chicago. Baker Tilly is an independent member of Baker Tilly International, a worldwide network of independent accounting and business advisory firms in 148 territories, with 38,000 professionals and a combined worldwide revenue of $4.3 billion.

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Baker Tilly is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable federal, state or local law.

Responsibilities

Baker Tilly has an incredible career opportunity for a manager/senior manager to join our growing Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) strategy team.

Baker Tilly's ESG Consulting Practice combines deep functional, industry, and technical capabilities to help clients define and implement their environmental, social, and governance strategies and programs. We meet clients where they are on their ESG journey to support them in navigating the complexities of the ESG landscape including goal setting, data management, reporting, preparing for regulation, and more.

You Will Enjoy This Role If:• You are looking for your next challenge, crave variety where no day is the same and feel your skills and experience can be better utilized• You are looking to make an impact as a leader on a fast growing, innovative practice where your hard work and creativity can help us continue to build our brand as a firm• You have a passion for corporate sustainability, enabling an organization to meet objectives on time and on budget• You enjoy business development and sales, fostering connections to engage with clients and win new work• You do your best work when you are part of a talented, down-to-earth team that thrives in collaboration and truly enjoys working together to meet client needs in a variety of industries• You feel valued when you are provided the resources and support to continually sharpen your skills and build your career now, for tomorrow

What You Will Do• Build strong, collaborative relationships with client teams to define scope and lead Baker Tilly resources to deliver solutions that achieve client priorities• Lead a team of Baker Tilly and client resources through definition and delivery of ESG projects which may include strategy definition, project implementation, research analysis, and/or report development• Produce and present strategies verbally, visually, and in writing with PowerPoint and written proposals to top-level management, C-level executives, and stakeholders• Manage and implement multiple projects through delegation, coordination, communication, and organization. Coordinate deployment of projects included staffing resources, deadlines, and client expectations• Support the development of the ESG team practice from go-to-market activities to delivery methodology standards, toolkit development, and team development• Define and implement industry best practices within our delivery methodologies• Act as a thought-leader for internal and client teams through research development and creation of whitepapers, knowledge reports, etc.• Provide functional expertise based on your specific skills and background• Invest in your professional development individually and through participation in firm wide learning and development programs• Support the growth and development of team members and clients through the Baker Tilly Value Architect model, helping associates meet their professional goals• Enjoy friendships, social activities and team outings that encourage a work-life balance

Qualifications

Successful candidates will have:• Bachelor's degree in relevant field, Masters preferred• Minimum of six (6) years of related experience; previous related consulting experience with sustainability and ESG projects or working in sustainability departments at multiple organizations highly preferred• Deep knowledge of ESG/Climate Change Strategy & Net Zero Strategy• Experience with ESG Operational Transformation (industry agnostic)• Familiarity with ESG reporting standards (SASB, GRI, TCFD, CSRD) and global regulation• Experience in Carbon Accounting Methodology (GHG Protocol)• Experience with Financing for Sustainability / Sustainable Investing (IRA, Bonds, PE, VC)• Knowledge in and experience with energy transformation markets • Experience managing senior-level client relationships and working across an organization with multiple stakeholders• Ability to provide exceptional client service, see the "big picture" as well as the details, display appropriate ethical knowledge, and exhibit a sense of urgency and commitment to quality and the timely completion of projects• Ability to manage multiple projects/initiatives simultaneously, with a willingness to support different workstreams as needed• Ability to think creatively to solve problems gained through prior experience, education, training to resolve issues and remove project obstacles• Demonstrated management, analytical, organization, interpersonal, project management, communication, and highly developed Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) skills• Ability to travel as needed and work outside of core business hours for client engagements

Additional Information

For California, Colorado, New York and Washington: The compensation range for this role is $113,640 to $240,850. Actual compensation is influenced by a variety of factors including but not limited to skills, experience, qualifications, and geographic location.