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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