Overview

Baker Tilly is a leading advisory, tax and assurance firm, providing clients with a genuine coast-to-coast and global advantage in major regions of the U.S. and in many of the world’s leading financial centers – New York, London, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Chicago and Boston. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and Baker Tilly US, LLP (Baker Tilly) provide professional services through an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and applicable laws, regulations and professional standards. Baker Tilly US, LLP is a licensed independent CPA firm that provides attest services to its clients. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and its subsidiary entities provide tax and business advisory services to their clients. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and its subsidiary entities are not licensed CPA firms.

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Job Description:

Are you interested in joining one of the fastest growing consulting and accounting firms in the country?

Would you like the ability to join a highly dynamic team focused on providing exceptional client service in the areas of risk and advisory?

If yes, consider joining Baker Tilly (BT) as an ESG Advisory Senior Associate! Our Risk Advisory practice provides a full spectrum of services to help our clients assess their risks, develop strategies to compete in an ever-changing business environment, and achieve their goals and objectives. All of this is accomplished through deep industry knowledge of risk, governance, internal audit, compliance, IT, and cybersecurity best practices.

As one of the fastest growing firms in the nation, BT has the ability to offer you upward career trajectory, flexibility in how and where you get your work done and meaningful relationships with clients, teammates and leadership who truly care about you and your development.

Does this describe you?

• You want to continue to expand your work experiences and hone your skills as a comprehensive ESG advisory assurance professional in providing ESG risk and reporting assistance to clients within the areas of GHG emission reporting, voluntary reporting, climate risk assessments and TCFD reporting and global regulatory compliance.
• You crave the opportunity to be part of a fast growing, entrepreneurial risk consulting practice where your hard work and creativity will be rewarded
• You do your best work when you are part of a talented, down-to-earth team that thrives in collaboration and truly enjoys working together
• You feel valued when you are provided the resources and support to continually sharpen your technical skills and build your career now, for tomorrow

What you will do:

• Be a trusted member of the engagement team providing ESG sustainability advisory and consulting services to clients, positively impacting their business operations through:
  • Providing sustainability reporting assistance including materiality assessments, reporting strategy, data collection and report drafting
  • Proactively engaging with clients to provide updates on ESG reporting regulations and related requirements, and providing assistance in regulatory compliance including CSRD, CA Climate Act, ISSB etc.
  • Conducting assessments of ESG reporting against regulatory frameworks, voluntary frameworks and/or rater requirements i.e. CDP or EcoVadis and making recommendations for improvement
  • Supporting clients through the submission of rater and ranker questionnaires and subsequent appeals for credit, where necessary
  • Supporting clients with assurance readiness for ESG reporting through understanding of assurance guidance including ISAE 3000, ISSA 5000 and AICPA standards and pragmatic advice on the development of processes

and internal controls supporting sustainability reporting.

• Conducting climate risk assessments including scenario analysis and related TCFD reporting
• Leading and managing all fieldwork to ensure quality service and timely delivery of results
• Playing an active role in providing valuable knowledge of ESG trends, frameworks and provide ESG reporting guidance and recommendations based upon various testing performed and information gathered

• Assist with managing client engagement staffing, billings/collections, and ensure client profitability targets are met
• Utilize your entrepreneurial skills to network and build strong relationships internally and externally with clients and the community
• Invest in your professional development individually and through participation in firm wide learning and development programs
• Support the growth and development of team members through the Baker Tilly Care and Teach philosophy, helping associates meet their professional goals
• Enjoy friendships, social activities and team outings that encourage a work-life balance

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a sustainability or environmental management required, Masters or advanced degree desired
• Solid understanding of risk management and well-controlled reporting processes
• GRI, CC-P or SCR certifications preferred
• 5+ years experience providing ESG advisory services in a professional services firm desired
• 2+ years of supervisory experience, mentoring and counseling associates
• Strong interpersonal skills, proven ability to build effective working relationships and partner with key stakeholders at all levels of an organization.
• Demonstrated management, analytical, organization, interpersonal, project management, communication skills
• Ability to lead and supervise others, provide exceptional client service, demonstrate commitment to continuous learning in order to stay current regarding applicable strategies, see the "big picture" as well as the details, display appropriate ethical knowledge and commitment, and exhibit a sense of urgency and commitment to quality and the timely completion of projects
• Highly developed software and Microsoft Suite skills
• U.S Citizenship required

The compensation range for this role is $77,130 to $167,130. Actual compensation is influenced by a variety of factors including but not limited to skills, experience, qualifications, and geographic location.