ESG Controller

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

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McCormick & Company, Inc., a global leader in the spice, flavor, and seasonings industry, is seeking a full-time ESG Controller. This new hire will work at the Global Headquarters, locatedin Hunt Valley, MD.

McCormick & Company, Incorporated is a global leader in flavor with approximately 14,000 employees worldwide. With over $6 billion in annual sales across 160 countries and territories, we manufacture, market, and distribute spices, seasoning mixes, condiments, and other flavorful products to the entire food industry including e-commerce, retail,food manufacturers and foodservice businesses. Our most popular brands include McCormick, French's, Frank's RedHot, Stubb's, OLD BAY, Lawry's, Zatarain's, Ducros, Vahiné, Cholula, Schwartz, Kamis, DaQiao, Club House, Aeroplane, and Gourmet Garden. Every day, no matter where or what you eat or drink, you can enjoy food flavored by McCormick.

As a company recognized for its exceptional commitment to employees, McCormick offers a wide variety of benefits, programs, and services. Benefits include, but are not limited to, tuition assistance, medical, dental, vision, disability, group life insurance, 401(k), profit sharing, paid holidays, and vacations.

Position Summary

McCormick is seeking a Director ESG Reporting & Disclosures (ESG Controller) to lead the governance, controls, and disclosure integrity of ESG reporting, ensuring readiness for evolving global regulatory requirements.

The role serves as the enterprise authority on ESG reporting controls and financial-grade disclosures, partnering closely with Sustainability, Enterprise Risk Management, Investor Relations, and business functions to ensure ESG data is accurate, auditable, and aligned with regulatory expectations.

The ESG Controller will oversee ESG disclosure strategy and reporting governance, strengthen internal controls, and ensure audit readiness across all ESG-related disclosures.

The position reports to the Senior Director, External Reporting.

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 (e.g., Purpose-Led Performance Report)
• Regulatory filings and financial statements (as applicable)
• ESG ratings, rankings, and investor communications
• Ensure consistency, transparency, and alignment of ESG disclosures across all external channels
• Enable investor-grade ESG reporting, supporting regulatory compliance, investor confidence, and external credibility

Establish and strengthen ESG reporting controls and audit readiness

• 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
• Ensure appropriate documentation, audit trails, and system enablement for ESG reporting
• Partner with internal audit and external advisors to support audit readiness and continuous improvement

Partner across the enterprise and build capability in ESG reporting and disclosures

• Serve as the primary liaison between Finance, Sustainability, Enterprise Risk Management, Legal, and Investor Relations to ensure alignment of ESG data, metrics, and disclosures
• Ensure ESG metrics are: clearly defined, consistently applied, aligned with external frameworks and regulatory requirements
• Support alignment between Sustainability strategy (targets, KPIs) and financial and regulatory disclosures
• 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, helping to scale consistent, high-quality ESG data and disclosures across the organization

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

As a general policy, McCormick does not offer employment visa sponsorships upon hire or in the future.

McCormick & Company is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Base Salary: $140,610 to $253,080

Base salary compensation will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, experience for this role, and/or internal equity of our current employees as part of any final offer. This position is also eligible to participate in McCormick’s Incentive Bonus (MIB) Plan. In addition to a competitive compensation package, permanent employees of McCormick are eligible for our extensive Total Rewards programs that include:

- Comprehensive health plans covering medical, vision, dental, life and disability benefits

- Family-friendly benefits such as paid parental leave, fertility benefits, Employee Assistance Program, and caregiver support

- Retirement and investment programs including 401(k) and profit-sharing plans

WHY WORK AT MCCORMICK?

As a McCormick employee you’ll be empowered to focus on more than your individual responsibilities. You’ll have the opportunity to be part of something bigger than yourself—to have a say in where the company is going and how it’s growing.

Between our passion for flavor, our 130-year history of leadership and integrity, the competitive and comprehensive benefits we offer, and our culture, which is built on respect and opportunities for growth, there are many reasons to join us at McCormick.