Manager, ESG Reporting Advisory

KPMG LLP Canada; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Toronto is seeking a Manager for ESG Reporting Advisory Services. The ideal candidate will have over 6 years of experience in financial reporting and at least 2 years in ESG reporting advisory. You will lead projects aimed at delivering sustainability reporting services and educate clients about regulatory requirements. Strong project management, client service, and communication skills are essential. A relevant degree and CPA designation are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in ESG reporting advisory or ESG assurance.
• 6+ years of relevant experience in financial reporting advisory or Audit.
• Strong understanding of ESG issues and disclosure frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Execute the delivery of ESG reporting advisory engagements.
• Educate clients on ESG regulatory requirements.
• Manage assurance teams for sustainability engagements.

Skills

Project management skills

Client service skills

Written and oral communication

Ability to work on multiple projects

Knowledge of sustainability frameworks

Experience in sustainability assurance

Education

Relevant post-secondary degree

CPA, CA (or recognized national accounting designation)

Professional designation in a relevant discipline (P.Eng, MSc, MBA, CFA)

Job description

Overview

At KPMG, you’ll join a team of diverse and dedicated problem solvers, connected by a common cause: turning insight into opportunity for clients and communities around the world.

KPMG’s ESG Reporting Advisory Services practice provides a full range of ESG reporting advisory and assurance services to clients in both the corporate and public sectors. Core services include sustainability and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) risk assessments, ESG reporting advisory and implementation support, GHG accounting services, and ESG assurance. At KPMG, we’ll provide you with the support to drive your own career and discover the countless opportunities available.

Our ESG Reporting Advisory Services practice in Toronto is seeking a Manager to support the delivery of ESG and sustainability reporting advisory and assurance services to public and private sector clients across a range of industries.

What you will do

• Execute the delivery of ESG reporting advisory engagements under multiple accounting regulatory frameworks (e.g., ISSB and CSRD) and take ownership of the engagements from start to finish, which will require strong project management skills, including managing client deliverables and expectations.
• Educate client organizations on forthcoming ESG regulatory requirements, and the impact of these requirements on their ESG reporting processes.
• Assist clients in developing best practice ESG initiatives, program development, and reporting via benchmarking exercises, gap assessments, roadmap development and other reporting advisory services.
• Develop and/or review existing current state of GHG emissions inventory to assess organizational and operational boundaries, understand calculation methodologies, assess completeness and accuracy of data.
• Conduct due diligence preparations, identifying and reporting on ESG factors, market intelligence reports, and carbon emissions tracking.
• Manage assurance teams in the delivery of sustainability-related engagements, including sustainability report assurance, greenhouse gas (GHG) assurance, GHG verifications and renewable fuels verification.
• Work with broader KPMG advisory teams including Management Consulting, Risk Consulting and ESG Services, in support of ESG reporting implementation projects including process/control redesign and advising on other business implications to your clients when assessing the impact of sustainability reporting requirements.
• Maintain an educational program to continually develop skills.
• Mentor and coach team members to their highest potential.
• Support client relationships and business development initiatives such as leading proposals, identifying new target clients, and develop “go to market” strategies.

What you bring to the role

• Must have a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in ESG reporting advisory or ESG assurance in industry and/or consulting.
• Must have additional relevant experience for 6+ years in financial reporting advisory or Audit.
• Must have relevant post‑secondary degree and a CPA, CA (or recognized national accounting designation)
• Knowledge of leading sustainability disclosure frameworks (ISSB, CSRD, GRI, SASB, Integrated Reporting etc.) and ESG issues.
• The ability to work on multiple or complex projects simultaneously.
• Excellent client service skills with an aptitude to understand the clients' business and maintain strong client relationships.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills (including preparation of technical memos and presentations), with the ability to ‘uncomplicate the complicated’ by expressing ideas clearly, convincingly and concisely to both external and internal stakeholders.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to deliver assignments on time, as well as manage competing demands, without sacrificing attention to detail.
• Experience with sustainability disclosure and reporting frameworks.
• Experience in assessing climate change related risks and opportunities.
• Experience in developing and managing reporting and communications in accordance with global sustainability reporting frameworks (e.g., ISSB, CSRD, SASB, GRI, TCFD, UN SDGs).
• Experience with sustainability assurance standards (e.g., ISAE 3000, ISAE 3410, ISO 14064)
• Professional designation in a relevant discipline (P.Eng, CPA, MSc, MBA, CFA)

Providing you with the support you need to be at your best

Our Values, The KPMG Way

Integrity, we do what is right | Excellence, we never stop learning and improving | Courage, we think and act boldly | Together, we respect each other and draw strength from our differences | For Better, we do what matters

KPMG in Canada is a proud equal opportunities employer and we are committed to creating a respectful, inclusive and barrier-free workplace that allows all of our people to reach their full potential. A diverse workforce is key to our success and we believe in bringing your whole self to work. We welcome all qualified candidates to apply and hope you will choose KPMG in Canada as your employer of choice.

Adjustments and accommodations throughout the recruitment process

At KPMG, we are committed to fostering an inclusive recruitment process where all candidates can be themselves and excel. We aim to provide a positive experience and are prepared to offer adjustments or accommodations to help you perform at your best. Adjustments (informal requests), such as extra preparation time or the option for micro breaks during interviews, and accommodations (formal requests), such as accessible communication supports or technology aids, are tailored to individual needs and role requirements. You will have an opportunity to request an adjustment or accommodation at any point throughout the recruitment process. If you require support, please contact KPMG’s Employee Relations Service team by calling 1-888-466-4778.