Job title: Capital Market & Accounting Advisory services – ESG Reporting Manager
Company: PwC
Job description: Line of Service Assurance
Industry/Sector Not Applicable
Specialism CMAAS (Capital Markets and Accounting Advisory Services)
Management Level Manager
Job Description & Summary A career as part of our Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Reporting team will provide you the opportunity to work with some of the most influential organizations to build trusted reporting that they and their stakeholders can use for decision making. Corporate reporting of the future won’t just be about financials – it must also include what’s most meaningful to a broad range of the organization’s most influential stakeholders and provide the information they require for making decisions related to what’s most important to them. Identifying what’s material to stakeholders, along with the accuracy, consistency and comparability of reporting, aligned to standard setter and regulatory body expectations is therefore critical to developing and delivering ESG reporting that can be trusted and relied upon.
ESG is at the top of the agenda for many organizations and most are at different stages in understanding how they should respond. As part of our team, you’ll focus on helping organizations to develop their ESG reporting to respond to their own reporting ambitions as well as evolving reporting and regulatory standards, such as those issued by the ISSB, SEC, CSA and CSRD. You’ll work with clients to help them align their ESG reporting with their ambitions and reporting obligations and support them in implementing reporting policies, processes, controls and systems to measure progress for consistent and accurate reporting.
Working with our established team that includes economists, natural scientists, engineers and finance and accounting professionals – you’ll also have the opportunity to help clients not only achieve compliance but also identify broader opportunities for enhancing enterprise value through transformation of strategy and operations.
Meaningful work you’ll be part of
Our ESG Reporting professionals help organizations effectively report on ESG in a way that aligns with recognised standards and frameworks as well as future proofing reporting for anticipated regulatory change. We support clients on their journey to elevate existing reporting to investor grade and assurance ready reporting. We’re helping organizations tell a clear, concise and trusted story of how they’re future proofing their business by making them more resilient and sustainable.
As Capital Market & Accounting Advisory services – ESG Reporting Manager, you’ll work with teams of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from understanding a client’s problem and ambition through design and implementation of a reporting solution. PwC Professional skills and responsibilities for this management level include but are not limited to:
Developing and maintaining a deep understanding of ESG reporting standards and frameworks and the global regulatory reporting requirements
Establishing relationships with key management responsible for the development and delivery of ESG reporting within the organisation.
Supporting the development of thought leadership on emerging trends in ESG reporting for distribution within PwC and also with our clients
Work closely with the rest of the ESG reporting team to establish PwC points of view, interpretations and implementation guidance for the application of ESG reporting standards
Engaging in complex technical advisory assignments on the application of ESG standards to a client’s specific circumstances, working hand-in-hand with other ESG specialists across PwC
Analyzing complex technical accounting issues related to ESG
Providing subject matter expertise related to ESG reporting to other professionals within PwC and to our clients
Being aware of and being a source of knowledge for emerging trends in ESG reporting within Canada and globally and helping to develop PwC service offerings and solutions to capitalise on market trends
Play a leading role in in complex, multi-disciplinary projects related to ESG reporting design and implementation – often supporting several projects at a time
Developing a reputation as a subject matter expert with clients and other key stakeholders in the Canadian market. Building close relationships with regulators, standard setters and key influencers of ESG reporting requirements.
Experiences and skills you’ll use to solve
Experience in developing and leading complex engagements of multi-disciplinary capabilities to solve clients financial and non-financial accounting and regulatory reporting issues
Experience in building relationships with key management responsible for external regulatory reporting including financial and non-financial reporting
Qualified Canadian CPA or equivalent reciprocal/recognized designation
Deep knowledge of ESG reporting standards and frameworks and the expected upcoming regulatory reporting trends.
A broad understanding of the role of ESG reporting and governance in enhancing enterprise value and the linkages that ensure reporting aligns with both regulatory requirements as well as business strategy
Excellent written and verbal communication skills to articulate new ideas and prepare reports and other documents for presentation to senior client executives and boards
Highly detail oriented with excellent organizational and analytical skills; an ability to think broadly and to identify linkages and trends in data, facts and other information to uncover insights and deliver quality to our clients
Share and collaborate effectively with others, building relationships which are genuine and rooted in trust
A demonstrated commitment to valuing differences and working alongside and/or coaching diverse people and perspectives
Why you’ll love PwC
We’re inspiring and empowering our people to change the world. Powered by the latest technology, you’ll be a part of amazing teams helping public and private clients build trust and deliver sustained outcomes. This meaningful work, and our continuous development environment, will take your career to the next level. We reward your impact, and support your wellbeing, through a competitive compensation package, inclusive benefits and flexibility programs that will help you thrive in work and life. Learn more about us at .
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PwC Canada is committed to cultivating an inclusive, hybrid work environment – one that is collaborative, supportive and productive. We work in-person and virtually, as is best suited for our clients, teams and people. We want you to be intentional with your work, how you do it and where it’s done. PwC offices are hubs of connectivity and learning. We strongly encourage our people to prioritise in-person work, whether it’s in the office or at a client site. This means we expect you to be in-person (either with clients or in the office) at least half of your time. We know that hybrid work is all about balance, and capturing the benefits of in-person work is essential to your growth at the firm. Exact expectations for your team can be discussed with your interviewer.
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At PwC Canada, our most valuable asset is our people and we grow stronger as we learn from one another. We’re committed to creating an equitable and inclusive community of solvers where everyone feels that they truly belong. We understand that experience comes in many forms and building trust in society and solving important problems is only possible if we reflect the mosaic of the society we live in.
We’re committed to providing accommodations throughout the application, interview, and employment process. If you require an accommodation to be at your best, please let us know during the application process.
To learn more about inclusion and diversity at PwC Canada: https://www.pwc.com/ca/en/about-us/diversity-inclusion.html. Be a part of The New Equation.
Chez PwC Canada, notre atout le plus précieux, c’est notre personnel. Et c’est en apprenant les uns des autres que nous devenons plus forts. Nous avons à cœur de créer une communauté équitable et inclusive de professionnels de la résolution de problèmes, dans laquelle chacun se sent vraiment à sa place. Nous savons que l’expérience peut prendre diverses formes et, pour nous, donner confiance au public et résoudre des problèmes importants n’est possible que si notre milieu de travail reflète la diversité de la société dans laquelle nous vivons.
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Location: Calgary, AB
Job date: Sun, 26 Nov 2023 04:37:22 GMT
