ESG Controller

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Job Summary

Arch is seeking an Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) Controller that will provide company-wide direction to ensure required ESG reporting is well-controlled and meets global regulatory frameworks and requirements. The ESG controller will bring experience and diligence that the company has developed around financial information to these disclosures as the ESG controller will have broad responsibilities in this developing area.

This role will be based in White Plains, New York, with a current requirement to be in the office 2 out of 5 days (3 days remote), The position will report to the EVP, Chief ESG Officer and the VP, Financial Reporting and Consolidations.

Responsibilities

• Implement ESG reporting strategies and capabilities (consolidates views, understands current environment and emerging landscape, builds consensus with stakeholders)

• Develop implementation and readiness plans for various ESG reporting-related initiatives, such as SEC (Securities and Exchange Commission), state, and other global requirements, including CSRD, EU Taxonomy and insurance regulatory requirements

• Develop ESG measurement and reporting practices and business requirements that are scalable and adaptable to legal entities and/or various jurisdictions for both current and emerging requirements

• Partner with key stakeholders across the enterprise to deliver timely external ESG reporting

• Establish business mandates designed to meet global ESG reporting requirements

• Interact with leadership to provide support and drive strategic initiatives

• Provide company-wide direction to ensure required ESG reporting is well-controlled and meets global regulatory requirements

• Partner with senior leaders and across business units to drive initiatives, measure progress and ensure compliance with all global ESG-related regulatory requirements

• Develop and steer new ways to measure emissions to better inform and align the company's ESG strategy

• Serve as a subject matter expert on global ESG-related reporting matters withing the Financial Reporting team

• Manage and support external consultants and software platforms, including reviewing analysis and implementing outcomes

• Manage and oversee the collection of data for Scopes 1, 2 and 3 GHG calculations for our operations

• Work with ESG team regarding carbon emissions mitigation/decarbonization efforts including working with company facilities department to drive efficiencies and sustainability and purchasing carbon capture, RECs and carbon offsets

• Understand controls and processes to help deliver on the company's ESG objectives and establish standards for processes, controls and documentation to support external ESG reporting and audit readiness

• Performs risk assessment for the design of internal control and governance

• Establish sufficient governance forums to support external ESG reporting

• Maintain strong relationships with internal and external auditors who may provide review, oversight, and assurance to the aspects of the ESG reporting

• Have familiarity with operational and financial data - with ability to translate and connect different groups

• Provide technical interpretations on various matters and act as key change agent in building best practices

• Participate in industry and peer groups to influence the standard setting process

Education and Experience

• 10+ years of finance, accounting (previous Big 4 experience is a plus), analytics and reporting, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education

• Financial services or insurance industry experience is a plus

• Existing experience with financial reporting, data, and controls used for current disclosures, as well as experience or exposure to voluntary and required ESG reporting.

• Demonstrated effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communications with ability to translate complex technical concepts to create understanding and influence decisions.

• Ability to successfully develop innovative solutions and drive transformational change; strong analytical and critical thinking skills combined with strategic business focus

• Highly collaborative with proven ability to effectively lead large, complex and diverse teams, and exceptional track record of delivering results

• An "own it" attitude; a "doer" comfortable in a fast-paced, complex environment; solves problems collaboratively through open and constructive discussion

• An intelligent, self-confident, and results-oriented individual who possesses a combination of mental flexibility, creativity, analytical ability, and sound judgment

• Decisive leader who sets high standards and drives performance; able to motivate, inspire, engage and develop a financial organization to achieve results

• Strong interpersonal skills and an outstanding ability to communicate using these qualities and skills

• Detail oriented, responsive, and proactive. Fosters clarity, transparency, consistency, and widespread understanding across the business

• An energetic, efficient, and resourceful team player. Takes ownership of work product and delivers within tight deadlines

• Ability to work and influence successfully within a matrix environment and build trusted relationships with executive leadership, employees, and the extended business and functional leaders across the company

• Possesses unquestionable personal and professional integrity; can give and take constructive criticism and demands high performance individually and collectively from others

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For individuals assigned or hired to work in California, Colorado, Hawaii, Jersey City, NJ; New York State; and/or Washington State, the base salary range is listed below. This range is as of the time of posting. Position is incentive eligible.

$167,195 - $226,205/year

• Total individual compensation (base salary, short & long-term incentives) offered will take into account a number of factors including but not limited to geographic location, scope & responsibilities of the role, qualifications, talent availability & specialization as well as business needs. The above range may be modified in the future

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