ESG Accounting & Internal Controls Director
Amneal Pharmaceuticals
Description:
The Director, ESG Accounting and Internal Controls will lead the development, implementation, and oversight of our Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) accounting and internal control framework. This role requires analytical skills, flexible thinking, experience working with ambiguity, and judgment in determining materiality. You will ensure the integrity of financial and non-financial ESG data, manage the ESG internal control environment, and drive regulatory compliance across ESG disclosures. This position will partner closely with cross-functional teams, including ESG, Finance, Legal, Investor Relations, and Operations, to support the effective management and control of ESG data and ensure compliance with current and future global regulations. This position will play a critical role in the company's overall ESG governance, ensuring a robust control environment and audit-readiness for ESG reporting. You will also drive continuous improvement of internal processes and systems to strengthen ESG data governance and reporting accuracy. This position reports directly to the Vice President, Accounting and has accountability to the Vice President, Environmental Social & Governance Programs & Reporting.
Essential Functions:
+ Develop, implement, and maintain an effective ESG internal control framework to ensure compliance with current and future global ESG reporting requirements. Ensure ESG data governance policies and procedures are rigorously followed across all ESG initiatives, ensuring the accuracy, completeness, and consistency of non-financial performance metrics. Lead and manage risk assessments for ESG data collection, focusing on risk mitigation, and continuous improvement of controls related to ESG disclosures. Identify opportunities for process optimization and system enhancements to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of ESG data gathering, analysis, and reporting. Ensure adherence to mandatory ESG disclosures under current regulations (e.g. CSRD, SASB, GRI, TCFD) and regulations issued in the future, while also monitoring voluntary disclosures, as applicable.
+ Ensure that Amneal is fully prepared for limited and reasonable assurance obligations, including overseeing the preparation, review, and gap closing for ESG audit requirements. Manage relationships with internal and external auditors. Manage audit timeliness and budgets. Prepare audit status materials for senior management and the Audit Committee.
+ Foster a strong control mindset within the ESG team and across the broader organization, promoting a culture of transparency, compliance, and accountability in ESG data management. Act as a liaison between ESG, Finance, Audit, Legal, Investor Relations, Operations, and others to ensure the proper integration of ESG control requirements into key business processes. Provide subject matter expertise on ESG controls, governance, and regulatory requirements to internal teams and senior management, guiding the development and implementation of policies and procedures to enhance ESG data integrity. Partner with IT and data management teams to integrate ESG controls and reporting tools into broader financial and operational systems, enabling better data visualization, analysis, and decision-making. Collaborate with key stakeholders across the business, including ESG, Finance, Investor Relations, Legal, HR, and Operations, to align ESG controls with broader corporate governance objectives.
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