Accounting Analyst, ESG Controller - Chief Accounting Office

Bloomberg•New York, NY

1d•$85,000 - $120,000•Onsite

About The Position

At Bloomberg Finance, we are committed to providing world class support to our business partners by providing insight on business performance, financial oversight and thought leadership. The Chief Accounting Office is responsible for preparing and maintaining the integrity of the financial statements and other financial information relating to the Company, including the adequacy and effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting (ICFR). The team partners closely with other areas across finance, risk and the business to help ensure our financial disclosures are robust and we are constantly evolving as new requirements, including regulatory and customer driven expectations, come into effect. We are looking for an Analyst to join our ESG Controllership team. This role is heavily focused on evolving ESG disclosure requirements and our reporting of those requirements both internally and externally. As a member of this team, you will deliver a unique blend of controls and ESG regulatory principles, working alongside our Sustainability teams and interacting with stakeholders across the organization.

Requirements

A minimum of 4 years’ accounting and internal controls experience
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance or related discipline
Strong Microsoft Office skills (e.g., Power Point, Excel)
Flexibility in adapting to an evolving, fast-paced environment
Strong organizational skills, effective communication skills, and the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and stakeholders

Nice To Haves

An understanding of, and interest in, global evolving ESG regulations
Experience in public accounting
Familiarity with sustainability reporting systems and their implementation
CPA (or equivalent) or working towards one

Responsibilities

Have, or develop, an understanding of ESG and sustainability related principles and regulations and the ability to keep up to date on evolving regulations
Strong background in reading and interpreting regulatory rulemaking and frameworks
Draft and maintain standardized policies for external reporting, including disclosure controls and procedures
Review external reporting and verify completeness and accuracy of disclosures and compliance with regulatory requirements
Manage regulatory filings, working with stakeholders to fulfil required disclosure content
Partner across functional teams to establish controls and processes to facilitate external reporting
Perform and document data quality verification procedures and execution of internal controls
Collaborate with Finance Systems and business partners to enhance reporting across platforms
Liaise with external auditor to provide requested deliverables and monitor status
Draft leadership updates to communicate project status and key issues