Sustainability Senior Data Analyst

We are the leading provider of professional services to the middle market globally, our purpose is to instill confidence in a world of change, empowering our clients and people to realize their full potential. Our exceptional people are the key to our unrivaled, inclusive culture and talent experience and our ability to be compelling to our clients. You’ll find an environment that inspires and empowers you to thrive both personally and professionally. There’s no one like you and that’s why there’s nowhere like RSM.

The Sustainability Data Senior Analyst will act as a sustainability thought leader while collaborating with business resources across the firm to create, maintain and manage data processes, methodologies and frameworks for the firm’s annual sustainability and greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reporting.

Essential Duties

Manage the firm’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reporting, reduction goals and targets.

• Conduct comprehensive greenhouse gas inventories, including data collection, analysis, and reporting, in accordance with relevant standards and protocols (e.g., GHG Protocol) for the firm’s annual Impact Report.
  • Maintain and update the firm’s GHG emission methodology documentation.
  • Collaborate with business resources to collect and verify data related to emissions sources, energy consumption, waste management, and other relevant factors.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts and firm leadership to create and report on science-based targets.
• Stay up to date with the latest developments in GHG accounting methodologies, regulations and reporting frameworks (e.g., GHG Protocol Corporate Standards, EPA, climate registry, etc.)  to ensure compliance and continuous improvement.
• Identify and evaluate emissions reduction opportunities and develop strategies for emissions mitigation.
• Implementation and management of a carbon emission reporting technology solution. 
• Prepare and present updates to leadership groups, as needed.

Provide thought leadership and support to grow forward the firm’s enterprise stewardship initiatives, including the annual Impact Report.

• Apply deep understanding of sustainability performance metrics, frameworks and standards, such as SASB/IFRS/ISSB, TCFD, and GRI, to support the development and publication of the firm’s annual Impact Report.
  • Partner with relevant business resources to ensure performance metrics alignment to frameworks and standards.
  • Create and maintain the sustainability framework appendix.
• Benchmark against comparators, global sustainability disclosures and reporting best-practices.
• Contribute to the improvement of the firm’s sustainability reporting internal controls, documentation and processes.
• Stay apprised of evolving sustainability disclosure regulations and collaborate with internal subject matter experts and business resources to ensure preparedness and compliance.

Other sustainability projects

• Individual will support other ad-hoc projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field (sustainability or environmental science) or equivalent experience required
• GHG Protocol Corporate Standard and/or GHG Protocol Scope 2 certifications preferred

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of 2 years in corporate environmental sustainability reporting and internal controls experience, preferably with experience in climate-related disclosures required
• Experience working with the various sustainability raters, rankers, and frameworks (EcoVadis, MorningStar, S&P ESG Index, GRI, SASB/IFRS/ISSB, CDP, TCFD, GHG Protocol, SBTi, MSCI, Sustainalytics, ISS, ISO14064, PRI, etc.) required
• Proficiency in greenhouse gas (GHG) accounting required

TECHNICAL/SOFT SKILLS

• High proficient with Microsoft Office Applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) required

LEADERSHIP SKILLS

• Able to manage multiple projects/initiatives simultaneously required
• Experience in qualitative and quantitative analysis to support decision-making preferred
• Strong interpersonal skills required
• Ability to work effectively with all levels of employees, including multiple levels of leadership required
• Influences peers and internal clients to achieve objectives required
• Operate with a sense of urgency and independently prioritizes work plans to meet agreed upon time frames and objectives required
• Strong verbal and written communication and collaboration abilities required

At RSM, we offer a competitive benefits and compensation package for all our people. We offer flexibility in your schedule, empowering you to balance life’s demands, while also maintaining your ability to serve clients. Learn more about our total rewards at https://rsmus.com/careers/working-at-rsm/benefits.

As an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer all applicants will receive consideration for employment as RSM does not tolerate discrimination and/or harassment based on race; color; creed; sincerely held religious beliefs, practices or observances; sex (including pregnancy or disabilities related to nursing); gender (including gender identity and/or gender expression); sexual orientation; HIV Status; national origin; ancestry; familial or marital status; age; physical or mental disability; citizenship; political affiliation; medical condition (including family and medical leave); domestic violence victim status; past, current or prospective service in the US uniformed service; US Military/Veteran status; pre-disposing genetic characteristics or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law. 

Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request in connection with the recruitment process and/or employment/partnership. RSM is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, interview, or otherwise participate in the recruiting process, please call us at 800-274-3978 or send us an email at careers@rsmus.com.

RSM does not intend to hire entry level candidates who will require sponsorship now OR in the future (i.e. F-1 visa holders). If you are a recent U.S. college / university graduate possessing 1-2 years of progressive and relevant work experience in a same or similar role to the one for which you are applying, excluding internships, you may be eligible for hire as an experienced associate.

RSM will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the requirements of applicable law, including but not limited to, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For additional information regarding RSM’s background check process, including information about job duties that necessitate the use of one or more types of background checks, click here.

At RSM, an employee’s pay at any point in their career is intended to reflect their experiences, performance, and skills for their current role. The salary range (or starting rate for interns and associates) for this role represents numerous factors considered in the hiring decisions including, but not limited to, education, skills, work experience, certifications, location, etc. As such, pay for the successful candidate(s) could fall anywhere within the stated range.