Director, ESG Reporting & Controls

Capri Holdings Limited; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Capri Holdings Limited is seeking an ESG reporting and controls leader to build Capri's global regulatory reporting infrastructure and readiness for mandatory disclosures, including CSRD and ESRS. This role collaborates with Finance, Legal, Internal Audit, IT and Operations to translate evolving requirements into practical business processes.

The role focuses on designing repeatable processes, implementing internal controls, leveraging Novisto, and guiding senior leaders through evolving

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in Accounting, Business, Sustainability or related field.
• 5+ years in ESG or sustainability reporting, external reporting, audit or assurance, internal controls, accounting, risk or related field.
• Strong knowledge of CSRD, ESRS, EU Taxonomy, ISSB standards, California climate rules.
• Experience interpreting reporting criteria and developing external disclosures.
• Experience designing and testing internal controls and audit-ready evidence.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead ESG regulatory reporting readiness program, including planning, scoping, gap remediation and timely delivery of drafts.
• Own design and continuous improvement of internal controls over mandated ESG reporting.
• Build end-to-end processes using AI technology with clear accountability and audit-ready documentation.
• Coordinate with data owners to clarify disclosure requirements and improve data-collection tools.
• Lead ESG assurance readiness and manage the external assurance provider relationship.
• Support CSRD processes like double materiality, value-chain mapping and ESRS gaps closures.
• Monitor changes in global ESG standards and translate into actionable steps.
• Administer ESG reporting technology, including Novisto implementation.
• Educate senior leaders on mandatory disclosures, governance responsibilities and readiness status.
• Support voluntary ESG reporting such as annual Impact Report and ratings submissions.

Skills

ESG reporting

Internal controls

Executive communication

Project leadership

Data analysis

AI tooling

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field

Master’s degree in Accounting/Finance/MBA

Tools

Novisto

Job description

Michael Kors is always interested in hearing from talented, globally-minded individuals with a passion for fashion. If you enjoy working in a creative, fast-paced environment, then we would love to hear from you!

Who You Are

A strategic, hands-on ESG reporting and controls leader who will build and scale Capri Holdings’ global ESG regulatory reporting infrastructure and lead readiness for mandatory sustainability disclosures and external assurance. This role will establish complete, accurate, repeatable and well-controlled processes for collecting, validating and disclosing ESG information required by regulation, including the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS), California climate rules and other emerging ESG reporting requirements. The Director will work closely with the wider ESG/Legal team to translate evolving requirements into practical business processes in partnership with Finance, Internal Audit, IT, Human Resources, Operations and Production/Sourcing. The ideal candidate combines ESG reporting expertise with a strong controls and assurance mindset, sound judgment executive-level communication skills and the ability to lead complex programs in an evolving global environment.

What You'll Do

• Help develop and lead Capri’s ESG regulatory reporting readiness program, including implementation planning, disclosure scoping, gap remediation, reporting calendars, dry runs, action tracking and timely delivery of regulatory report drafts.
• Own the design, implementation and continuous improvement of internal controls over mandatory ESG reporting to support the completeness, accuracy, consistency and reliability of ESG data and disclosures.
• Build repeatable end-to-end processes using AI technology, with attention to detail for collecting, measuring, reviewing, approving and sustainability metrics, with clear accountability, records-retention expectations and audit-ready documentation.
• Coordinate with subject-matter experts and data owners across Capri’s brands and functions to clarify disclosure requirements, resolve interpretation questions, track workflows and improve data-collection tools.
• Lead ESG assurance readiness and own the day-to-day relationship with external ESG assurance provider.
• Support execution of key CSRD processes, including double materiality assessments, value-chain mapping, and ESRS gap assessments and closures.
• Monitor and interpret changes in global ESG reporting standards and legislation in partnership with Legal and Finance; assess applicability, gaps, risks and operational impacts, and translate requirements into practical actions.
• Administer and enhance ESG reporting and content-management technology, including the implementation of Novisto.
• Educate and advise senior leaders, data owners and other stakeholders on mandatory ESG disclosure requirements, reporting expectations, governance responsibilities and readiness status.
• Support voluntary ESG reporting, including the company’s annual Impact Report and selected ratings or rankings submissions, as needed.
• Support other ESG reporting, governance and compliance projects, as needed.

You’ll Need to Have

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, Sustainability or another relevant field.
• At least 5 years of progressive experience in ESG or sustainability reporting, external reporting, audit or assurance, internal controls, accounting, risk or a related field; candidates with broader experience across several of these disciplines are strongly preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of the global ESG reporting landscape, including CSRD, ESRS, EU Taxonomy, ISSB standards, California climate rules and the GHG Protocol.
• Demonstrated experience interpreting reporting criteria, working with complex quantitative and qualitative data and developing external-facing mandatory or voluntary disclosures.
• Experience designing, documenting, operating or testing internal controls and maintaining complete, accurate and audit-ready evidence.
• Experience preparing for or supporting independent third-party assurance, or managing external audit or assurance firms.
• Ability to lead complex, cross-functional programs, manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality work under tight deadlines and conditions of ambiguity.
• Executive-level written, verbal and presentation skills, with the ability to explain complex requirements, influence senior stakeholders and interact effectively with auditors and external advisors.
• Strong judgment, attention to detail, analytical capability and an advisory, service-oriented approach.
• Demonstrated ability to take ownership, work independently and collaborate effectively across a global organization.
• Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Sustainability or a related field.
• Sustainability assurance, management consulting and/or public company reporting experience or relevant credentials or certifications.
• Experience with ESG reporting technology and data-management platforms, particularly Novisto.
• Working knowledge of the legal, financial and commercial considerations relevant to public disclosures.
• Experience in the fashion, luxury, retail or consumer-products industries.

The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. The Company’s policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, military status, disability, genetic information or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. At Capri Holdings Limited, we are committed to providing a fair and accessible recruitment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation for the interview or application process, please contact our Talent Acquisition team at [e-mail].

In compliance with certain Pay Transparency laws, employers are required to disclose a compensation range. The range for this position will vary based on role requirements, skill set, and years of experience. Please note that for salaried roles, the figures reflect full-time equivalency, while for hourly roles, the figures represent the applicable hourly rate. Compensation Range: 150,000.00 - 175,000.00 USD

Michael Kors is a world-renowned, award-winning designer of luxury accessories and ready-to-wear. His namesake company, established in 1981, currently produces a range of products under Michael Kors Collection, Michael Kors, and Michael Kors Mens, including accessories, ready-to-wear, footwear, watches, jewelry, and a full line of fragrance products. Michael Kors stores are operated in the most prestigious cities in the world, including New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, London, Milan, Paris, Dubai, Seoul, Tokyo, Hong Kong, Shanghai, and Rio de Janeiro. In addition, Michael Kors operates digital flagships across North America, Europe, and Asia, offering customers a seamless omnichannel experience. At the center of it all is a designer who has created an enduring and iconic luxury lifestyle brand with a distinctive point of view and global reach. Michael Kors has a sharp focus on providing his customers with accessories and clothes that are consistently polished, chic, relaxed, and glamorous. Kors has also been the recipient of numerous industry awards and accolades within the fashion industry. The fashion designer also focuses on giving back. For more than 35 years he has been a passionate supporter of God’s Love We Deliver, a New York-based non-profit organization that cooks and delivers nutritious meals to people living with serious illnesses in and around New York City. In 2013, in a move to broaden his philanthropic efforts, Michael Kors launched “Watch Hunger Stop,” partnering with the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) to help fight world hunger. Proceeds from annual special-edition products and other targeted initiatives help provide food to children through WFP’s school meals program. To date, Michael Kors has helped WFP deliver over 35 million meals (and counting) to hungry children. For more information on how Capri Holdings Group uses your personal data, please see our Applicant Privacy Notice.