Interim Manager, Sustainability Reporting

E.L.F. BEAUTY; Oakland (CA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement Savings Plan

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Hybrid work environment

Job summary

e.l.f. Beauty is seeking an Interim Manager, Sustainability Reporting to lead ESG reporting, data collection, and disclosure strategy.

Reporting to the VP, Sustainability and Transformation, the role drives planning and execution of ESG reporting, ensuring accuracy across mandatory and voluntary disclosures. The ideal candidate has deep knowledge of ESG reporting standards, hands-on experience with publicly traded companies, and a proven track record in project management and cross-functional

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in managing ESG and sustainability disclosures for public/large organizations
• Experience mapping regulations across countries and continents
• Strong knowledge of ESG reporting standards (CDP, SASB, EU CSRD, SEC)
• Experience with ESG data management systems
• Understanding climate, water, plastics, biodiversity, supply chain, human rights, social impact
• Ability to define, analyze and communicate quantitative & qualitative information
• Proven project management skills and ability to lead multiple workstreams
• Collaborative and influential across internal stakeholders; strong communication skills

Responsibilities

• Manage mandatory sustainability compliance across jurisdictions (UK, SECR, ESOS, etc.)
• Review and revise content for SEC filings and disclosures
• Own sustainability compliance roadmap with stakeholder coordination
• Conduct gap assessments and implement improvements
• Coordinate ESG reporting across Sourcing, Legal, Finance, Accounting
• Support policies related to ESG and sustainability
• Prepare board education materials on upcoming regulations
• Respond to regulator workshops and information requests
• Lead voluntary disclosures and ESG framework governance
• Engage customers and suppliers on sustainability requirements
• Strengthen controls and systems for ESG disclosures and SOX alignment
• Partner with Internal Audit on ESG data audits

Skills

ESG reporting

Project management

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

SOX compliance

Regulatory mapping

Communication skills

PowerPoint

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

CDP platform

SASB framework tool

Job description

About The Company

e.l.f. Beauty's purpose is to make the world a better place for every eye, lip, and face.

About The Company

e.l.f. Beauty's purpose is to make the world a better place for every eye, lip, and face. Our deep commitment to clean, cruelty free beauty at an incredible value has fueled the success of our flagship brand e.l.f. Cosmetics since 2004 and driven our portfolio expansion. Today, our multi-brand portfolio includes e.l.f. Cosmetics, e.l.f. SKIN, e.l.f. Hair, Well People, Naturium and rhode. In our Fiscal year 26, we had net sales of $1.6 Billion and our business performance has been nothing short of extraordinary with 7 consecutive years of net sales growth. This consistent, category-leading growth is a testament to the strength of our team, strategy, and portfolio of brands. Our total compensation philosophy offers every full-time new hire competitive pay and benefits, bonus eligibility (200% of target over the last seven fiscal years), equity, flexible time off, year-round half-day Fridays, and a hybrid 3 day in office, 2 day at home work environment. We believe the combination of our unique culture, total compensation, workplace flexibility and care for the team is unmatched across not just beauty but any industry. Visit our Career Page to learn more about our team: https://www.elfbeauty.com/work-with-us

Position Summary

At e.l.f. Beauty, we are committed to advancing sustainability. This is a temporary, fixed-term position with an expected duration of 10 months. This position is designed for coverage for a period of absence. The ideal candidate can work with existing processes while driving improvement as needed. Reporting to the VP, Sustainability and Transformation, the Interim Manager, Sustainability Reporting will help shape and drive the company's sustainability reporting and disclosure strategy. This role is focused primarily on leading the planning and execution of e.l.f. Beauty's ESG/sustainability reporting, data collection, and verification activities. The ideal candidate has deep knowledge of the ESG reporting and disclosure landscape and experience working with publicly traded companies on sustainability reporting.

Responisbabilities

Manage Mandatory Sustainability Compliance & Incidental Activities

• Manage compliance and mandatory disclosures and trainings across jurisdictions including:
• UK Modern Slavery Act, Streamlined Energy and Carbon Reporting (SECR), and Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme (ESOS)
• Canada's Fighting Against Forced Labor and Child Labor in Supply Chains Act
• California Transparency in Supply Chains Act, SB 261, and SB 253
• EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive
• Other emerging sustainability-related laws as applicable
• Review and revise sustainability content in SEC filings, including the 10-K, proxy statements, and Conflict Minerals Disclosure
• Own e.l.f.'s sustainability compliance roadmap including convening stakeholders and preparing/submitting all compliance documentation on an ongoing basis
• Conduct ongoing gap assessments, mapping the sustainability program against compliance requirements and voluntary frameworks; recommend and implement improvements
• Coordinate sustainability reporting and program management across Sourcing, Legal, Finance, and Accounting
• Support review and maintenance of ESG and sustainability-related policies
• Support preparation of board education materials on upcoming sustainability regulations and e.l.f.'s compliance readiness
• Respond to government information requests and attend regulator workshops

Manage Voluntary Disclosures

• Serve as the company subject matter expert for current and emerging voluntary ESG reporting standards and frameworks (e.g., GRI, SASB etc.)
• Support the execution of e.l.f. Beauty’s materiality and climate risk assessments
• Lead and project-manage e.l.f.'s annual CDP report, including preparing and overseeing content across all modules
• Lead and project-manage the annual voluntary corporate sustainability reports
• Respond to rater/ranker information requests; engage with them to ensure accuracy and improve e.l.f.'s ratings performance

Support Customer & Supplier Engagement

• Respond to customer requests for information on e.l.f.'s sustainability compliance and programs
• Review sustainability requirements in new customer agreements and respond to ethical sourcing inquiries

Enhance Processes, Audit Readiness, and SOX Alignment

• Evaluate reporting practices, processes, controls, and systems; identify gaps and recommend improvements
• Lead efforts to strengthen controls and systems supporting ESG disclosures for financial and non-financial reporting
• Partner with Finance/Internal Audit on internal and external ESG data audits; ensure SOX compliance and alignment

Requirements

• 5+ years’ experience in managing ESG and sustainability disclosures, with demonstrated ESG reporting responsibilities, either working for a public company, law firm, Big 4, or any other consulting/client advisory role
• Direct experience in mapping regulations and ongoing developments across countries and continents
• Strong technical knowledge and direct experience with ESG reporting standards and frameworks (e.g., CDP, SASB, EU CSRD, SEC, relevant US state law)
• Prior experience using ESG reporting and data management systems
• Working knowledge of social and environmental issues such as climate, water, plastics, biodiversity, supply chain, human rights, social impact, etc
• Proficient in defining, analyzing, and communicating both quantitative and qualitative information
• Proven project management skills: detail-oriented, highly organized, and able to effectively manage multiple workstreams
• Inclusive and collaborative across a range of internal stakeholders at all levels, with demonstrated ability to manage and lead by influence
• Effective in conducting research and synthesizing information and recommendations for senior leaders
• Excellent communication skills, including written, verbal and PowerPoint

The base salary range for this role is listed above.

Total compensation includes base salary, annual company-based performance bonus, and equity. Under e.l.f.’s annual bonus program, employees are eligible to earn up to 200% of their target bonus when company performance exceeds defined goals. In addition, e.l.f. provides a variety of other benefits to employees, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a retirement savings plan, gender neutral parental leave, and unlimited paid time off. The amount of total compensation (including base salary) offered will be based on a wide range of factors, including geographic location, experience, specific skills, and qualifications.

Compensation components are subject to change at the company’s discretion

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed in this position. It also reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job identified, and shall not be considered, as detailed description of all the work required inherent in the job. It is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities, and it is subject to changes and exceptions at the supervisors’ discretion.

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