At EY, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And we’re counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.

 

Join Climate Change and Sustainability Services (CCaSS) and you will be a member of a multidisciplinary team combining Assurance, Tax, Transactions and Advisory experience to help clients understand and manage their climate change issues related to new regulatory requirements, rising stakeholder concerns and opportunities for cost reduction and revenue generation.

 

You will experience ongoing professional development through diverse experiences, world-class learning and individually tailored coaching. That’s how we develop outstanding leaders who team to deliver on our promises to all of our stakeholders, and in so doing, play a critical role in building a better working world for our people, for our clients and for our communities. Sound interesting? Well this is just the beginning. Because your professional development is important to us and we are fully committed to helping you realise your potential.

 

The opportunity

 

Climate Change and Sustainability Services (CCaSS) is part our Assurance group which is one of the most trusted, respected and influential organizations in the industry. As part of our team, you will provide peace of mind to clients by using your skills and experience to give companies, investors and regulators confidence in the validity of business-critical information or processes.

 

Your key responsibilities

 

You’ll spend most of your time in assisting clients to identify, measure, and manage their business and reporting risks as they transit their organizations in respond to changing government environmental regulations and new trends in sustainability management and reporting. You enjoy actively contributing to the growth and development of the CCaSS practice by taking operational responsibility and accountability for engagement team support and delivery.

 

Skills and attributes for success
 

Developing and maintaining strong working relationships with key business decision-makers, both internally and externally Communicating EY’s scope of services and providing guidance in the delivery of Climate Change & Sustainability Services, with an emphasis on complex and/or specialized issues within Assurance and/or technical sustainability reporting and advisory capacities Identifying and communicating trends, developments, and key performance drivers relevant to the client, while demonstrating a deep understanding of the industry and marketplace Supporting client relationships, business development, and account management leadership through the development of thought leadership, client and internal collateral, and training Conducting performance reviews, serve as a positive leader and mentor, and contribute to performance feedback/training Representing the practice in management forums and supporting the rapid, profitable growth of the business
 

 

To qualify for the role, you must have

 

A degree, preferably in finance, accounting, sustainability ; a CPA or similar certification At least 3 years of experience in audit or in a large and dynamic organizations Knowledge and interest in sustainability related areas or topics Extensive experience working and leading in a team-based environment Excellent verbal/written communication skills Strong project management and personnel management skills Willingness and ability to travel, as necessary
 

Ideally, you’ll also have

 

Professional presence with the ability to engage management level clients as well as internal leadership stakeholders Ability to analyze complex or unusual issues in the context of client engagements and deliver insightful and pragmatic solutions
 

What we look for

 

Highly motivated individuals with excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to prioritize shifting workloads in a rapidly changing industry. An effective communicator, you’ll be a confident team player that collaborates with people from various teams while looking to develop your career in a dynamic organization.