Quest Diagnostics Incorporated Secaucus , NJ 07096
Posted 4 weeks ago
The Sr. Manager, Sustainability Accounting will be responsible for managing the sustainability accounting function and report to the Senior Director Enterprise Risk and Control. The purpose of the sustainability function is to integrate environmental, social and governance factors into financial reporting and decision-making processes. This involves internal control design, and the quantification and reporting on the impact of an organization's activities on the environment, society and economy in accordance with SEC rules of disclosure and corporate sustainability disclosure requirements from various other regulatory authorities (e.g., California, EU). By tracking and measuring sustainability performance, organizations can better understand their associated risks and opportunities, enhance transparency and accountability and drive sustainable business practices. Sustainability accounting helps stakeholders, including investors, customers, employees and regulators assess an organization's overall sustainability performance and its contribution to long-term value creation and societal well-being.
The Enterprise Risk and Control team reports directly to the Corporate Controller's function and is responsible for the following:
Driving the Company's Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Program
Assuring there are appropriate accounting, reporting and control protocols in place to ensure the effectiveness of the Company's Internal Control Over Financial Reporting (ICOFR),
Overseeing the Company's Sustainability Accounting Function, and
Advising on matters of Operational Control across the enterprise, including advising on documentation of operational and system process flows and internal control operating matrices.
Overseeing climate related reporting, disclosure and analysis related to sustainability initiatives - in alignment with SEC and other regulatory requirements
Developing and implementing accounting procedures and internal controls to track, measure and report sustainability metrics
Collaborating with cross-functional teams to integrate sustainability practices into financial reporting and decision-making processes
Ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and standards relatable to sustainability reporting
Providing insights into the identification of cost-saving opportunities and efficiencies through sustainable practices
Communicating sustainability performance to internal and external stakeholders through reports and presentations
Advising on assessment programs designed to evaluate the effectiveness of sustainability programs
Providing guidance and training to staff on sustainability accounting principles and practices
Contributing to the development of long-term sustainability strategies and goals for the organization
Required Work Experience:
Skills:
Familiarity with risk management, internal controls, accounting and operations
Skilled in basic business applications and willingness to analyze other automated solutions to enhance governance and climate related data
Knowledge of the establishment and deployment of the Company's carbon calculator
Must exude confidence and have excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
Critical thinking/problem solving, and the instinct to take initiative and drive projects to completion
Ability to work independently
Highly self-motivated to "make a difference"echnical training in environmental sustainability accounting and reporting
Previous technical training in environment sustainability accounting and reporting
Education:
Bachelor's Degree (Required) - in business, finance, sustainability accounting
Master's Degree - focus on sustainability
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Quest Diagnostics Incorporated