EY focuses on high-ethical standards and integrity among its employees and expects all candidates to demonstrate these qualities. 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. **Climate Change and Sustainability Services (CCaSS) - Nonfinancial Reporting Assurance & Advisory (NFRA) - Experienced Staff** At EY, the Climate Change and Sustainability Services (CCaSS) team seeks to build a better working world by helping businesses respond to societal, environmental, and economic challenges. We help businesses understand and evaluate the broader value impacts and outcomes associated with their organizations, operations, programs, and projects. Our global team is multidisciplinary and combines our core knowledge in accounting and reporting with knowledge in technical and regulatory sustainability issues. Our teams help clients improve the credibility of their ESG (environmental, social, governance) reporting. Join us and help clients manage emerging risks, reduce costs through the design, and implementation of systems and processes and leverage opportunities in areas such as climate change, green and sustainable finance, health and safety, labor rights, nonfinancial reporting, supply chain and environmental management.  **The opportunity** The nature of this role means no two projects will be the same. That means you’ll need to think on your feet and challenge existing practices to develop answers to complex issues. You’ll also be collaborating with colleagues across multiple service lines, so we’ll look to you to build relationships and identify opportunities for our clients to benefit from our knowledge in other areas. **Your key responsibilities** Our Non-Financial Reporting Assurance/Advisory (NFRA) team is growing exponentially, and as a Staff, you will play a key role in that growth. Working across all industries, you will develop your career by assisting clients in communicating nonfinancial performance, and responding to the development of corporate, nonfinancial, and integrated reporting frameworks. Our team helps clients meet stakeholder and regulatory expectations, as well as assist in providing trust and confidence to the market on performance through our ESG assurance engagements. Example project activities may include: Assurance-related: + Leading fieldwork, managing performance, and keeping engagement leaders updated on non-financial or ESG assurance engagements + Sharing market updates on the latest regulatory developments and leading ESG reporting practices with key audit client contacts to develop relationships Advisory-related: + Developing nonfinancial disclosures, integrated annual reports and other communications + Establishing corporate governance risk disclosures + Collecting and collating nonfinancial data to support management reporting, reporting to the board, and external disclosures **Skills and attributes for success** + A strong background in providing assurance services + Understanding of ESG disclosure standards, frameworks and questionnaires such as GRI, TCFD, ISSB, SASB, CDP, UNPRI, and other sustainability reporting frameworks + Understanding of emerging ESG regulations worldwide such as the SEC’s climate disclosure rule, the EU’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and California’s climate disclosure laws + Ability to communicate with a variety of stakeholders including management and the board to provide insight to related nonfinancial performances + Understanding of carbon credits or offsets issues under voluntary and/or regulatory standards + Ability to engage clients and provide authoritative advice and professionalism throughout transactions ** To qualify for the role you must have** + A bachelor’s degree in an accounting, finance, or business discipline, supported by 1 to 2 years’ work experience as an auditor in a public accounting firm + Eligibility for US CPA licensure in your work state + Prior consulting experience is preferred, but not required + A proven track record of successfully assisting businesses in understanding key climate change and sustainability issues, regulatory developments, and market best practices + Ability to collaborate with stakeholders to develop strategies and solutions of high business value + Sufficient level of technical background to provide highly-credible leadership to development teams and to be able to accurately and objectively evaluate complex project risks and issues + Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic team and environment, managing team members to successfully deliver projects + Excellent technical, quantitative, and analytical skills + The ability and willingness to travel and work in excess of standard hours when necessary + Access to reliable transportation to/from the EY office and client sites. A driver's license is strongly recommended as ride share and public transportation options may not be available in all locations   **Ideally, you’ll also have** + Relevant professional qualifications + Track record with a leading accounting or consulting firm + Specific knowledge and interest in several industries impacted by sustainability issues **What we look for ** We’re interested in versatile people with the ability to take on new responsibilities and listen to clients to get things done. We’re not just looking for technical accounting experience — we’re interested in people with the ability to build genuine relationships, negotiate and think in unique and creative news ways. If you’re a confident leader with a curious mind and the ability to solve complex issues, this role is for you.  **What we offer** We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to the business. The salary range for this job in most geographic locations in the US is $69,000 to $113,700. The salary range for New York City Metro Area, Washington State and California (excluding Sacramento) is $82,700 to $129,300. Individual salaries within those ranges are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills and geography. In addition, our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options. Under our flexible vacation policy, you’ll decide how much vacation time you need based on your own personal circumstances. You’ll also be granted time off for designated EY Paid Holidays, Winter/Summer breaks, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being. + **Continuous learning:** You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next. + **Success as defined by you:** We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way. + **Transformative leadership:** We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs. + **Diverse and inclusive culture:** You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs. EY accepts applications for this position on an on-going basis. **If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.** EY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets. Enabled by data and technology, diverse EY teams in over 150 countries provide trust through assurance and help clients grow, transform and operate. Working across assurance, consulting, law, strategy, tax and transactions, EY teams ask better questions to find new answers for the complex issues facing our world today. For those living in California, please click here for additional information. EY is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer providing equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other legally protected basis, including arrest and conviction records, in accordance with applicable law.  EY is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities including veterans with disabilities. 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