Senior Analyst, Sustainability Finance

The Sustainability Finance team is responsible for providing clear, complete, accurate and consistent financial and sustainability information to both internal and external stakeholders. The Senior Analyst, Sustainability Finance will support this mission by leveraging strong project management, attention to detail and ability to collaborate as a business partner with various teams across the broader organization. The Senior Analyst, Sustainability Finance will be responsible for collecting quantitative and qualitative sustainability data from across the company as well as compiling this information for reporting in compliance with various sustainability regulations such as the California SB219, Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), EU Taxonomy, other global sustainability reporting requirements and company polices, as they play an important role in ensuring accurate and timely external reporting.

This role is not hybrid/remote and will report to our Global Headquarters in Cleveland, OH.

Because this role involves access to confidential financial information, the Company has determined that a review of criminal history is necessary to protect the business and its operations and reputation and to provide similar protections for its clients and potential investments.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS

• Collect quantitative and qualitative sustainability data within various sustainability systems

  • Liaison with and leverage various teams across the broader, global, organization to collect data timely using various sustainability systems

  • Organize data, metrics, and other qualitative information for use in sustainability reporting

  • Identify and implement ongoing enhancements to the data collection process

  • Focus on completeness and accuracy to maintain effective internal controls over information used in sustainability reporting

• Assist with preparation of the Company's sustainability reporting in compliance with California SB219, CSRD, EU Taxonomy, and other global sustainability reporting requirements

  • Utilize the company's sustainability reporting application for preparation of sustainability reporting

  • Prepare various tie-outs to company records for completeness and accuracy

  • Maintain an organization-focused mindset with the ability to effectively track progress against various project plans

• Perform month-end and quarter-end close procedures over ESG data

  • Apply procedures to ensure complete and accurate ESG data, including developing estimates as needed

  • Assist with reconciliations between source systems and various sustainability systems

  • Consolidate data and perform comparable analyses of data across comparable periods to identify trends and outliers for investigation

• Monitor emerging sustainability regulations, trends, and issues related to disclosure as necessary to determine applicability to the global enterprise

• Contribute to team success through participation in projects and non-routine transactions as needed.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

FORMAL EDUCATION:

Required:

• Bachelor's degree
  

Preferred:

• Bachelor's degree with a major in accounting, finance, environmental science, sustainability, analytics, or related field
• Certified Public Accountant

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE:

Required:

• 3+ years of experience in sustainability, ESG, financial reporting, audit, compliance, data analysis, or similar fields.
• Working knowledge of sustainability or ESG reporting frameworks (e.g., CSRD, EU Taxonomy, California regulations, GRI, SASB, ISSB, TCFD).
• Strong understanding of internal controls related to data accuracy, completeness, and audit readiness.
• Data analysis skills, including the ability to interpret sustainability and operational datasets, identify trends, and flag potential data issues.
• Proficiency with digital tools and systems such as sustainability platforms, ERP systems, BI tools, or ESG reporting software.
• Project management skills with the ability to manage crossfunctional workflows, meet deadlines, and track progress across complex initiatives.

Preferred:

• Public accounting experience, particularly Big 4
• Sustainability reporting experience

TECHNICAL/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

Required:

• Strong Excel skills
• Ability to learn new systems
• Ability to professionally handle confidential information
• Detail-oriented and well-organized
• Ability to think critically and suggest solutions

• Ability to work independently to research issues and recommend and implement solutions

• Enjoys delivering on complex work in a dynamic global operating environment

• Ability to coordinate efforts of others and work well with individuals at a wide range of levels as a dependable and reliable business partner

• Ability to take initiative, complete assignments and prioritize work to achieve objectives

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Sense of urgency, with ability to change priorities quickly as needed
• Strong desire to learn and continuously improve

Preferred:

• Experience with Oracle and/or OneStream financial systems
• Experience with Benchmark Gensuite and/or Workiva software systems
• Familiarity with reporting standards and frameworks such as the GHG protocol, CSRD, SASB, TCFD.

Travel: 10%