Manager - ESG Reporting

The Walt Disney Company•Burbank, CA

15d•$115,300 - $140,900

About The Position

The ESG Reporting Manager plays a key leadership role in managing the company’s Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) reporting processes. Reporting to and working with the Senior Manager – ESG Reporting, this role is responsible for the end-to-end delivery of ESG disclosures in accordance with international standards and regulatory requirements. The ESG Reporting Manager works across Finance, Sustainability, Risk, Legal, and Operations to ensure data accuracy, process integrity, and alignment with the organization’s strategic sustainability objectives. The role is supported by a Senior Accountant – ESG Reporting and serves as a subject matter expert for ESG integration into financial reporting and corporate disclosures

Requirements

Minimum 5+ years of progressive experience in accounting or financial reporting.
Experience managing cross-functional teams or stakeholders, with proven project delivery skills.
Exceptional organizational and project management abilities, with a detail-oriented and deadline-driven approach.
Advanced analytical and data interpretation skills.
Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, capable of presenting ESG performance to senior leadership and external parties.
Proficiency with ESG and financial reporting systems (e.g., SAP, Workiva, Power BI) and data governance tools.
Proactive, adaptable, and capable of working in a dynamic regulatory environment.
Strong attention to detail.
Able to manage to tight deadlines.
Strong people skills to establish effective working relationships at all levels of the organization.
Ability to work under pressure in an environment where priorities must be continually re-evaluated and adapted as possible.

Nice To Haves

Additional certification or training in sustainability or ESG reporting (e.g., GRI, ISSB, TCFD, CDP) is preferred.
Professional accounting qualification (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CPA).
Technical knowledge of ESG data, financial reporting principles, and sustainability frameworks an advantage.
Familiarity with ESG reporting regulations and standards, e.g. CSRD, ISSB/IFRS S1 & S2, and climate-related risk disclosures.

Responsibilities

ESG Reporting Oversight Lead the coordination, consolidation, and preparation of ESG disclosures for annual and interim reporting cycles, including alignment with global frameworks such as GRI, ISSB (IFRS S1/S2), CSRD, TCFD, and SASB.
Ensure ESG reporting deliverables meet internal and external deadlines, regulatory requirements, and investor expectations.
Oversee quality control processes and documentation to ensure data integrity and audit readiness.
Team Management and Collaboration Provide day-to-day leadership and support to the Senior Accountant – ESG Reporting, delegating tasks and reviewing deliverables.
Partner closely with the Senior Manager – ESG Reporting to set ESG reporting strategies and manage complex disclosure initiatives.
Build effective cross-functional relationships with stakeholders in Sustainability, Finance, Legal, Risk, and Operations to align ESG data with business objectives.
Data Governance and Analysis Develop, maintain, and enhance ESG data management frameworks and reporting tools.
Oversee the collection, validation, and reconciliation of ESG metrics (e.g., Scope 1-3 emissions, employee diversity, health and safety performance)
Analyze ESG performance data, identify trends, and support internal reporting and decision-making processes.
Regulatory Compliance and Assurance Monitor and interpret evolving ESG disclosure requirements from regulators and standard setters (e.g., EU CSRD, SEC proposals, IFRS Sustainability Standards).
Ensure the organization is audit-ready for ESG disclosures and liaise with internal and external auditors as needed.
Contribute to ESG assurance readiness and support the implementation of controls and documentation practices.
Process Improvement and Innovation Identify and lead initiatives to improve ESG reporting accuracy, efficiency, and automation.
Evaluate and implement ESG reporting tools, platforms, and dashboards in coordination with IT and Sustainability teams.
Support the upskilling of finance and non-finance stakeholders in ESG concepts, metrics, and reporting processes.