Director, Sustainability Regulatory Advisory

BDO USA • United States,

11d • $200,000 - $230,000

About The Position

The Sustainability Regulatory Advisory Director leads the growth and delivery of sustainability regulatory advisory services. The role combines business development, subject-matter expertise, hands-on project execution, people leadership, and thought leadership across evolving ESG regulatory requirements, including CSRD, ESRS, EUDR, California SB 253 and SB 261, and EPR regulations.

The Director develops market-growth strategies, builds executive-level client relationships, pursues opportunities, and leads proposals, pricing, and contract negotiations. They lead complex client engagements to help organizations assess regulatory applicability and readiness, address compliance gaps, establish governance and controls, and implement ESG reporting and software programs. The role also monitors regulatory developments and provides clients with actionable guidance.

The Director establishes the direction of the Sustainability Risk Advisory Practice, supervises and reviews team members’ work, supports their training and development, and mentors staff. The position requires travel 25% to 50% of the time as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Sustainability, Accounting, and/or Economics.
• Ten years of experience in sustainability consulting, assessing ESG regulatory requirements and disclosure obligations, developing climate risk assessments and GHG accounting, and performing ESG internal control assessments.
• Seven years of supervisory experience.
• Strong understanding of international and domestic sustainability reporting frameworks, climate disclosure requirements, GHG emissions accounting, and decarbonization strategy development.
• Deep knowledge and demonstrated experience with CSRD, ESRS, ISSB requirements, TCFD, GRI, SASB, California SB 253, California SB 261, GHG Protocol and Reporting Standards, SBTi, EUDR, EPR regulations, supply chain due diligence legislation, human rights and responsible sourcing compliance programs, supplier risk management and traceability frameworks, and Australian Sustainability Regulatory Standards (ASRS).
• Knowledge of circular economy reporting and compliance frameworks.
• Experience coordinating global and regional project teams.
• Experience in client marketing and successful participation in multiple client pursuits and proposal efforts.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to adapt communication style and messaging for professionals at all levels within client organizations and the firm.
• Ability to multitask successfully while working independently and within a group environment.
• Ability to collaborate with Principals, Managing Directors, and Directors across service lines and industries, as well as RAS leaders.
• Superior analytical and diagnostic skills, including the ability to break down complex issues and implement appropriate resolutions.
• Ability to work in a demanding, deadline-driven environment with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Exceptional project management skills.
• Ability to travel 25% to 50% of the time, as needed.

Nice To Haves

• MBA or other relevant advanced degree.
• Experience in a public accounting environment.
• Experience using assurance applications and research tools appropriate for this level.
• CIA, CPA, CFE, CISA, or equivalent certification.
• GRI, ESRS, SBTi, or equivalent certification.
• Experience with Power BI.
• Knowledge of other European languages, such as Italian, Spanish, or French.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute market-growth strategies for ESG, sustainability, ESG assurance, and regulatory compliance services.
• Identify, qualify, and pursue consulting opportunities across priority industries, including manufacturing, consumer products, retail, industrials, energy, and technology.
• Lead proposal development, RFP responses, statements of work, pricing strategies, and contract negotiations.
• Build and maintain executive-level relationships with sustainability, risk, compliance, finance, legal, procurement, and supply chain leaders.
• Develop an annual sales pipeline and achieve individual revenue and utilization targets.
• Partner with internal account teams to identify cross-selling opportunities across risk advisory, internal audit, supply chain, digital transformation, and sustainability services.
• Represent the firm at industry events, conferences, webinars, and client roundtables.
• Develop regulatory insights, whitepapers, and thought leadership materials to support market positioning and demand generation.
• Lead and execute sustainability regulatory client engagements, including designing and implementing governance structures, operating models, internal controls, compliance monitoring, reporting programs, and ESG software selection and implementation.
• Conduct regulatory applicability assessments, compliance gap analyses, readiness assessments, maturity evaluations, materiality and double materiality assessments, and ESG software transformations and implementations.
• Monitor emerging regulations and provide clients with actionable insights on regulatory changes, enforcement trends, and compliance expectations.
• Establish a vision and direction for growth and delivery of the Sustainability Risk Advisory Practice.
• Supervise the workload of RAS Managers, Senior Associates, and Associates on assigned engagements and review work product as needed.
• Ensure selected team members are trained on relevant software and mentor RAS Managers, Senior Associates, and Associates as appropriate.
• Model a professional, positive attitude toward clients and firm personnel.
• Perform other duties as required.

Benefits

• ESOP beneficial ownership through a qualified retirement plan, offering participants a stake in the firm’s success.
• Comprehensive compensation and Total Rewards benefits offerings.

What This Job Offers

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