ESG Reporting and Controls Manager

Job Description

Position Summary: Works with cross functional team to lead preparedness efforts for external mandatory reporting of Environmental, Social and Governance for the global Constellation organization. Works to ensure global compliance with ESG reporting requirements, internal controls, and company policies and procedures. Drives best practices through research, standardization, and awareness among business constituents.

Responsibilities:

• Work with legal and sustainability teams to monitor and evaluate emerging compliance and reporting laws, rules and standards related to ESG for implications to the global Constellation Brands organization including but not limited to ESRSs, ISSB, SEC, state and local.

• Research, provide guidance and assist in the implementation of laws, rules and standards applicable to the organization. 

• Complete annual double materiality assessments in compliance with the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive and related standards.

• Perform a detailed gap analysis between voluntarily reported ESG information and regulatory reporting requirements.

• Develop and implement systematic method of identifying and tracking financial impact and spend in accordance with SEC rules and ESRSs.

• Work with the business and internal audit to improve controls reliance over ESG reporting by identifying appropriate internal controls over ESG data collection and reporting, assisting in implementing controls, maintaining control documentation, monitoring for compliance and assessing potential control deficiencies.

• Develop and implement an ESG reporting process aligned with industry best practices and regulatory requirements.

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to collect and report ESG data, including environmental impact, social responsibility, and corporate governance metrics for mandatory external reporting.

• Ensure accurate and timely mandatory reporting of ESG information, including the preparation of ESG reports and disclosures.

• Ensure accuracy and consistency of ESG information reported under mandatory regulations.

• Develop and deliver training programs to enhance awareness and understanding of ESG processes and controls across the organization.

• Participate in industry working groups and forums to stay informed about ESG trends and best practices.

• Assist with the coordination of internal and external audits.

• Participate in and lead projects that arise as a result of business requirements, such as implementation of new software or process improvements.

• Jointly responsible for updating and creating policies and procedures related to ESG, including data definitions that are consistent with regulatory reporting requirements.

Required Qualifications:

• Internal Control over Financial Reporting experience.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting preferred.

• CPA certification preferred.

• 6+ years of experience in public accounting or relevant industry experience with progressive responsibility and experience in the accounting function.

• Strong knowledge of ESG frameworks, regulations, and reporting standards, such as GRI, SASB, TCFD, ESRSs, SEC, ISSB and California law preferred

• Familiarity with ESG rating agencies, investor expectations, and industry benchmarks preferred

• Proficiency with personal computers and associated word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, and database software; experience with SAP S4/HANA and OneStream a plus.

• Excellent communication skills required (both verbal and written).

• Spanish language a plus.

Core Competencies to be Successful:

• Very strong analytical skills, research skills, and business acumen – ability to rapidly come up to speed on new issues and identify the critical questions to be addressed.

• Strong communications skills and ability to communicate and influence all levels in the organization including a broad base of finance and business partners.

• Comfort working through ambiguity and in a rapidly-changing environment.

• Strategic thinking including ability to identify issues, risks and develop potential solutions and mitigation strategy.

• Initiative and results oriented.

• Strong attention to detail.

• Excellent people management and development skills.

• Ability to build productive relationships and work effectively across functional areas.

• Proficiency in planning, prioritization and project management.

• Understands future consumer needs and trends.

ADA Physical/Mental/Workplace Requirements:

• Occasional lifting up to 25 lbs.

• Sitting, working at desk/personal computer for extended periods of time.

• Primary work environment is professional corporate office and/or remote.

• Ability to travel commercially to domestic and international locations.

Location

Rochester, New York

Additional Locations

Job Type

Full time

Job Area

Finance & Accounting

The salary range for this role is:

$100,600.00 - $157,300.00

This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. An employee’s pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but limited to, the prevailing minimum wage for the location, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, any collective bargaining agreements, and business or organizational needs. We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401(k), and any other benefits to eligible employees.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or any other form of compensation that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

Equal Opportunity

Constellation Brands is committed to a continuing program of equal employment opportunity. All persons have equal employment opportunities with Constellation Brands, regardless of their sex, race, color, age, religion, creed, sexual orientation, national origin or citizenship, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition (cancer or genetic characteristics), marital status, gender (including gender identity or gender expression), familial status, military or veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related conditions (or any other group or category within the framework of the applicable discrimination laws and regulations).

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