Associate Director, Sustainability Reporting (Hybrid - Rahway, NJ)

Merck • Rahway, NJ

5d • $129,000 - $203,100 • Hybrid

About The Position

This Associate Director role in the External Reporting group will be focused on the emerging area of Sustainability reporting, as the Company prepares its initial regulatory sustainability filings. This position will report to the Executive Director – External Reporting and will work extensively with the Sustainability Controller to help ensure our Company is positioned for and responsive to growing global regulatory external reporting requirements related to environmental, social and governance topics.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of auditing and/or accounting background.
• Working knowledge of sustainability related topics and regulations, in particular familiarity with the CSRD and EU Taxonomy regulations.
• Project management skills.
• Experience in financial reporting, financial processes, and internal controls.
• Proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Detail oriented with a commitment to a high degree of accuracy.
• Ability to react to changes quickly and work effectively in high-pressure situations.
• Previous experience working in complex environments and driving change.
• Effective communication skills and ability to build collaborative relationships.
• Ability to work in less structured work environment for daily activities.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with the Workiva sustainability reporting module.
• Experience working in the pharmaceutical industry.

Responsibilities

• Work extensively with the Sustainability Controller to help ensure our Company is positioned for and responsive to growing global regulatory external reporting requirements related to environmental, social and governance topics.

Benefits

• medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family)
• retirement benefits, including 401(k)
• paid holidays
• vacation
• compassionate and sick days

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director