Lead Consultant, Sustainability Assurance & Consulting

General information

Name Lead Consultant, Sustainability Assurance & Consulting Posting Title Lead Consultant, Sustainability Assurance & Consulting Ref # 2236471 Date Published Friday, February 27, 2026 Close Date 05/27/2026 Job Category Risk Advisory Advertised Location US-Remote Working time Full Time

Description & Requirements

As a Lead Consultant with the Sustainability Consulting & Assurance group, you will be embarking on an opportunity to engage in and support innovative ESG solutions for a growing client base. You will work with a team to establish ESG data and content collection, engage in validation processes for various stakeholder groups, and generate ESG metrics, reporting, and other communications. This is an emerging, high-growth business initiative with high visibility. We are seeking a high achiever who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and enjoys collaboration and building solutions with other groups to be a trusted advisor to our clients in an evolving market space.
What You Will Do:

• Coordinating with clients, co-workers, and partners for environmental, social, and governance (ESG) implementation assurance and reporting
• Collaborating in establishing data-driven ESG goals, milestones, and metrics as applicable for the client’s organization
• Performing sustainability-related assurance procedures such as evaluating and testing processes and related controls
• Supporting corporate reporting in line with recognized ESG standards and frameworks such as GHG Protocol, TCFD, GRI, SASB, CDP
• Participating in client meetings and assisting in the preparation of reports

Minimum Qualifications:

• A Bachelors degree in accounting or a related business discipline with a focus on sustainability, climate, and ESG preferred
• 5 years of related experience 
• Prior experience leading projects and/or engagements 
• Familiarity with greenhouse gas (GHG) reporting criteria 
• Experience with external financial or sustainability assurance 
• Ability to travel up to 20%

Preferred Qualifications:

• CPA License, or CPA eligible
• Understanding of or experience with ESG reporting software
• Fundamentals of Sustainability Accounting Credential (FSA credential)
• Prior experience in a consulting firm or prior experience with internal sustainability

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