Director, ESG Reporting & Controls

McCormick & Company, Incorporated; Maryland; On-site; USD 140,610 - 253,080; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health plans

401(k) and retirement benefits

Paid holidays and vacations

Job summary

McCormick & Company, Incorporated, headquartered at the Global Headquarters in Hunt Valley, MD, seeks an ESG Controller to lead governance, controls, and disclosure integrity for ESG reporting. This senior role partners with Sustainability, ERM, Investor Relations and business functions to ensure accurate, auditable ESG data aligned with regulatory expectations.

The Director will establish reporting controls, drive audit readiness, and guide enterprise-wide ESG data governance while

Qualifications

• Undergraduate or graduate degree in finance, business, sciences, engineering, finance, or relevant field
• 10+ years relevant experience in financial reporting, controllership, or audit; or ESG reporting, sustainability reporting, or related areas
• Deep expertise in internal controls and financial reporting processes, ESG reporting frameworks and standards (e.g., SASB, GRI, TCFD, ISSB)
• Strong understanding of evolving ESG regulatory environment, audit and assurance requirements
• Experience working across complex, global organizations and cross-functional teams
• Proven ability to lead enterprise initiatives and influence without direct authority
• Strong cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder engagement skills
• Ability to translate complex regulatory and technical topics into clear, actionable business guidance
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy and integrity
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic regulatory environment

Responsibilities

• Lead ESG disclosure strategy, governance, and reporting oversight and ensure readiness for evolving global ESG regulatory requirements (CSRD, ISSB)
• Own and oversee McCormick’s ESG disclosure strategy and reporting framework, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements and leading practices
• Provide enterprise oversight of ESG disclosures across annual and sustainability reporting, regulatory filings and financial statements, ESG ratings and investor communications
• Define and maintain a robust ESG reporting control environment, aligned with SOX and financial reporting standards
• Conduct assurance readiness assessments and remediate gaps in ESG reporting processes and controls
• Oversee third-party assurance and attestation processes, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and reliability of ESG data
• Partner with internal audit and external advisors to support audit readiness and continuous improvement
• Serve as the primary liaison between Finance, Sustainability, ERM, Legal, and Investor Relations to ensure alignment of ESG data, metrics, and disclosures
• Ensure ESG metrics are clearly defined, consistently applied, and aligned with external frameworks and regulatory requirements
• Provide guidance to functions responsible for ESG data generation to ensure control, consistency, and reporting readiness
• Build enterprise capability through training and education on ESG reporting requirements, controls, and regulatory expectations
• Provide thought leadership on emerging ESG reporting trends, standards, and stakeholder expectations

Skills

ESG reporting

Internal controls

Regulatory knowledge

Cross-functional collaboration

Audit readiness

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Finance/Business/Engineering degree

Tools

SASB

GRI

TCFD

ISSB

Job description

McCormick & Company, Incorporated, headquartered at the Global Headquarters in Hunt Valley, MD, seeks an ESG Controller to lead governance, controls, and disclosure integrity for ESG reporting. This senior role partners with Sustainability, ERM, Investor Relations and business functions to ensure accurate, auditable ESG data aligned with regulatory expectations.

The Director will establish reporting controls, drive audit readiness, and guide enterprise-wide ESG data governance while