Esg Associate - Toronto, Canada - RSM US LLP

RSM US LLP

Verified Company

Toronto, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

RSM's purpose is to deliver the power of being understood to our clients, colleagues and communities through world-class audit, tax and consulting services focused on middle market businesses.

The clients we serve are the engine of global commerce and economic growth, and we are focused on developing leading professionals and services to meet their evolving needs in today's ever-changing business environment.

RSM's Environment, Social, and Governance ("ESG") Assurance Services practice helps companies and organizations, both private and public sector, execute on their ESG reporting mandates through utilizing an industry-focused, analytical, transparent, and data driven approach.

We assess, identify, strategize, and provide industry insights to enable companies to determine their ESG measurement, plan their next steps concerning ESG, and integrate ESG into their operational and strategic decision making.

We provide our clients with the confidence and understanding to navigate the ESG landscape, including risks, trends, and opportunities, becoming their first-choice advisor throughout their ESG journey.

RSM's ESG Assurance Services practice makes use of our assurance methodologies and technology solutions to carry out a variety of ESG attestation projects for clients across key industries such as financial services, consumers, energy, industrials, real estate and construction, health care, technology and more.

Responsibilities:

Carrying out research and employing RSM's assurance methodologies to deliver on various client engagements
Assisting the team to verify ESG, Impact, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), Climate, and Sustainability reports
Participating in the continuous improvement of RSM's assurance methodologies
Providing support and guidance to more junior members of the team
Engaging directly with clients and various stakeholders both informally and formally as part of ongoing project management activities
Ensuring project milestones and deadlines are met
Occasionally contributing to business development efforts through proposal and pitch deck creation, statement of work and engagement letter drafting
Contributing to the practice through thought leadership articles and educational presentations, as well as internal knowledge transfer
Identifying and acquiring credentials in various ESGrelated topics
Understand firm capabilities across lines of business to identify cross selling opportunities

Basic Qualifications:

Relevant Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Sustainability, Engineering, Computer Science or similar
12 years of ESG assurance
Experience working with ESG frameworks and standards (e.g., Sustainability Accounting Standards Board, Global Reporting Initiative, Taskforce on Climaterelated Financial Disclosures)
Strong written, oral, and presentation development skills (including aesthetics and information organization)
Ability to work successfully in a teamoriented, collaborative environment, as well as independently
Ability to work under pressure and work on multiple projects simultaneously
Ability to travel to client sites as required
Highly selfmotivated with the ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks on time
Excellent planning, organizational, and time management skills
Demonstrated work ethic and ability to work effectively with people at all levels

Preferred Qualifications:

A MSc in climate change, climate economics, climate policy, engineering or comparable professional experience
Experience in climate solutions including GHG modeling, net zero strategy development, sciencebased target development
Understanding of climate models, databases, projections, and regulatory requirements, as well as carbon reporting and accounting software
An ability to explain and present complex topics (climate change, economics) clearly to non
Certification in any of the following: SASB FSA (Level 1 and 2), TCFD, GHG Protocol, ISO 14064, PRI, or other related ESG certifications
Ability to break complex issues into project steps and problem solve

In accordance with applicable law and RSM policy, prospective hires will be required to demonstrate that they have been fully vaccinated for COVID-19. If not vaccinated for COVID-19 they must qualify for an accommodation to this vaccination requirement or participate in testing.
You want your next step to be the right one. You've worked hard to get where you are today. And now you're ready to use your unique skills, talents and personality to achieve great things.

RSM is a place where you are valued as an individual, mentored as a future leader, and recognized for your accomplishments and potential.

Working directly with clients, key decision makers and business owners across various industries and geographies, you'll move quickly along the learning curve and our clients will benefit from your fresh perspective.

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