ESG Reporting & Compliance Advisor

FedEx Corporate•Memphis, TN

4d•$5,638 - $12,968•Remote

About The Position

The ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) Reporting & Compliance Advisor plays a critical role in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of ESG data through robust processes and controls. This position involves developing and maintaining comprehensive ESG reporting practices, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and leading initiatives to improve ESG data management and reporting efficiency.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree/equivalent in business, accounting, finance, sustainability or a similar discipline.
Five (5) years professional experience in SOX compliance, sustainability and ESG disclosures, financial reporting, or auditing and assurance or related area.
Proactive individual with strong analytical skills to ensure the accuracy and integrity of ESG reporting.
Effective communication and collaboration with diverse teams to drive the company's ESG initiatives and maintain a robust control environment.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree preferred.
Financial or sustainability certifications (CPA, CFA, CSP, GRI, SASB)
Power BI
Workiva
Regulatory ESG disclosure frameworks experience.

Responsibilities

Assists in establishing a governance and control framework that ensures the integrity and accuracy of ESG reporting.
Helps implement and maintain an ESG internal control program, including process mapping, risk assessment, and control evaluation. Communicates requirements and best practices.
Ensures ESG data is materially correct in compliance with internal controls and that internal control risks are tested and documented in accordance with FedEx standards.
Assists in the development and preparation of ESG disclosure reports, focusing on process efficiency and data accuracy.
Develops and updates ESG accounting and reporting policies for use by relevant stakeholders, ensuring these policies are effective and well-documented.
Partners with various stakeholders to drive strategic ESG initiatives, ensuring alignment between disclosures and corporate strategy.
Collaborates with internal stakeholders to gather, analyze, and verify data needed for ESG reporting. Summarizes and distributes relevant reports, ensuring data integrity.
Acts as the subject matter expert on ESG reporting processes and controls, ensuring the data is accurate and reliable.
Stays informed about changes to ESG reporting regulations, standards, and disclosure requirements. Communicates updates to stakeholders and implements necessary changes to policies and processes.
Leads internal and cross-functional teams on major initiatives/projects, including process improvement in controls and testing, regulatory compliance, and policy. Recommends innovative solutions to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.