6 Esg Advisor jobs in the United States

**Additional Information**
**Job Number**
**Job Category** Finance & Accounting
**Location** Marriott International HQ, 7750 Wisconsin Avenue, Bethesda, Maryland, United States, 20814VIEW ON MAP ( Full Time
**Located Remotely?** N
**Position Type** Management
**Bonus Eligible:** Y
**Stock Package:** Y
**POSITION SUMMARY**
Corporate Financial Accounting ("CFA") is a headquarter-based accounting department responsible for the accounting and reporting relating to Marriott's investment, development, joint venture, foreign exchange, debt, Environment, Social, and Governance ("ESG"), and international banking activities.
As a member of the Corporate Financial Accounting Team, the Senior Director will partner with other Marriott colleagues to lead various financial and operational management initiatives that support financial and ESG operational business objectives. This role involves taking lead on strategic planning and oversight of new processes and controls to support ESG reporting and compliance. The Senior Director will be responsible for overseeing the creation of comprehensive documentation strategies over ESG data to meet all internal control, U.S. GAAP, and international reporting requirements while also allowing for the flexibility to accommodate evolving future business needs. The Senior Director will also be a key contributor to Marriott's ESG regulatory readiness efforts globally, offering strategic guidance and leadership on a program vision and execution against a project plan.
**EXPECTED CONTRIBUTIONS**
- Establish and nurture strong trusting relationships with Global Finance, Engineering, Continent, Legal and other stakeholders, and disciplines
- Gain a comprehensive understanding of ESG-related risk, controls, SEC, and international reporting standards
- Lead the design and implementation of ESG reporting processes and controls, facilitating cross-functional collaboration.
- Navigate and ensure compliance with international regulations such as the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), integrating global standards into Marriott's practices.
- Give strategic direction and leadership to the ESG Program Management Office on all global regulatory readiness efforts and work tracks
- Drive decision making by presenting reasonable options, concisely explaining the pros and cons of such options, and providing recommendations
- Lead the implementation of an ESG reporting and management tool
- Ensure robust documentation and communication of processes to relevant teams, overseeing effective execution.
- Oversee the preparation of ESG disclosures, ensuring they meet external audit requirements.
- Exhibit leadership in adopting and learning new and emerging ESG reporting frameworks, encouraging a culture of continuous improvement.
- Maintain and disseminate up-to-date knowledge on ESG reporting frameworks, industry standards, and technical advancements.
- Lead training with cross functional leaders to facilitate adoption of new processes and controls designed in ESG reporting place
- Lead in and lead ESG-related steering committees, as needed
**CANDIDATE PROFILE**
**KEY TALENTS AND EXPERIENCE**
- Excellent project management skills
- Advanced PC skills, proficient in Microsoft Office products
- PeopleSoft software experience preferred
- Expert knowledge of accounting (U.S. GAAP) and auditing principles required
- High degree of initiative, personal responsibility, and integrity
- Exceptional interpersonal and oral/written communications skills required
- Strong organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines and effectively manage multiple priorities
- Ability to work independently and in a team setting
- Ability to identify issues, recommend solutions, and implement resolutions
- Strong analytical skills and effective problem-solving abilities; makes decisions using data; anticipates risks and consequences of current issues on future project outcomes
- Ability to build and maintain key relationships and to coordinate with other departments
- Customer-service oriented perspective and an effective listener
- Independent motivated leader, adept at identifying needs/requirements and taking independent action
**EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION**
- Bachelor's degree required (Accounting/ Finance major preferred)
- CPA a plus
- Minimum 8 years' experience, including managing others
**LOCATION**
- This position will be based at Marriott Headquarters in Bethesda, MD.
The salary range for this position is $147,000 to $247,500 annually. Marriott offers a bonus program, comprehensive health care benefits, 401(k) plan with up to 5% company match, employee stock purchase plan at 15% discount, accrued paid time off (including sick leave where applicable), life insurance, group disability insurance, travel discounts, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, health savings account (except for positions based out of or performed in Hawaii), flexible spending accounts, tuition assistance, pre-tax commuter benefits, other life and work wellness benefits, and may include other incentives such as stock awards and deferred compensation plans. Benefits and incentive compensation may be subject to generally applicable eligibility, waiting period, contribution, and other requirements and conditions.
The compensation and benefits information is provided as of the date of this posting. Marriott reserves the right to modify compensation and benefits at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.
_Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, such as disability and veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable law._
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