Senior Analyst, Sustainability Advisory

cw; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 72,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision, and dental insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Health savings accounts

Retirement savings plans

Life and disability insurance

Paid time away

Job summary

Cushman & Wakefield is seeking a Senior Analyst, Sustainability Advisory to lead end-to-end GHG accounting for our operations and value chain, ensuring data integrity and alignment with global standards.

You will manage data collection, emissions calculations, and reporting using Excel and GHG platforms, partnering with Controllership, Procurement, and Sustainability teams to improve data coverage and drive decarbonization insights.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in environmental science, sustainability, engineering, finance, or related field; Master's degree or equivalent preferred
• 3-5 years of experience in GHG accounting, sustainability analytics, ESG reporting, or similar role
• Strong understanding of GHG Protocol, Scope 1/2/3 accounting, and emissions calculation methodologies
• Hands-on proficiency with GHG accounting platforms and Excel-based models to build data models, templates, and reporting dashboards
• Experience working with large datasets, data validation, and audit processes
• Support implementation and optimization of new sustainability data systems
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (formulas, data modeling, analysis); experience with Power BI or similar tools is a plus
• High attention to detail and strong data accuracy mindset
• Analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to interpret complex datasets
• Strong organizational and process management capabilities
• Effective communication skills with ability to translate technical data into insights
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a global, cross-functional environment
• Continuous improvement mindset with focus on efficiency and scalability

Responsibilities

• Own and execute enterprise-wide GHG accounting processes across Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions
• Collect, validate, and organize activity data from internal stakeholders and third-party sources
• Perform emissions calculations using standardized methodologies and tools, including Excel and GHG platforms, as applicable
• Maintain and update emission factors, calculation methodologies, and documentation in alignment with GHG Protocol
• Ensure strong data governance, including execution of controls, reconciliations, and audit-ready documentation
• Facilitate and support annual engagement with third-party assurance provider
• Support the design and continuous improvement of GHG accounting systems, tools, and processes
• Conduct quality assurance and data validation to ensure completeness and accuracy of energy and emissions data
• Partner with internal teams (Controllership, Procurement, Corporate Real Estate, Sustainability Services) to improve data quality and coverage, where appropriate
• Analyze emissions data and trends to provide insights that inform decarbonization strategies

Skills

GHG accounting

Data validation

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

Communication

Independent and collaborative work

Process improvement

Data governance

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's or master's degree in environmental science, sustainability, engineering, finance, or related field

Tools

Excel

GHG accounting platforms

Power BI

Data modeling

Job description

Job Title

Senior Analyst, Sustainability Advisory

Job Description Summary

Cushman & Wakefield is seeking an experienced greenhouse gas (GHG) Accountant to support the firm's global Net Zero Program within the Corporate Sustainability function. This role will be responsible for end-to-end GHG accounting for the company's own operations and value chain emissions, ensuring data integrity, methodological consistency, and alignment with global standards.

The GHG Accountant will lead data collection, emissions calculations, and reporting processes, leveraging both Excel and dedicated GHG accounting platforms. This role will partner closely with cross-functional stakeholders and play a critical role in maintaining audit-ready emissions inventories, supporting regulatory disclosures, and informing progress toward Science Based Targets (SBTs) and Net Zero commitments. This role will also support our growing Occupier sustainability consulting practice in the Americas.

Job Description

Responsibilities

• Own and execute enterprise-wide GHG accounting processes across Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions
• Collect, validate, and organize activity data from internal stakeholders and third-party sources
• Perform emissions calculations using standardized methodologies and tools, including Excel and GHG platforms, as applicable.
• Maintain and update emission factors, calculation methodologies, and documentation in alignment with GHG Protocol
• Ensure strong data governance, including execution of controls, reconciliations, and audit-ready documentation
• Facilitate and support annual engagement with third-party assurance provider
• Support the design and continuous improvement of GHG accounting systems, tools, and processes
• Conduct quality assurance and data validation to ensure completeness and accuracy of energy and emissions data
• Partner with internal teams (Controllership, Procurement, Corporate Real Estate, Sustainability Services) to improve data quality and coverage, where appropriate
• Analyze emissions data and trends to provide insights that inform decarbonization strategies

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in environmental science, sustainability, engineering, finance, or related field; Master's degree or equivalent preferred
• 3-5 years of experience in GHG accounting, sustainability analytics, ESG reporting, or similar role
• Strong understanding of GHG Protocol, Scope 1/2/3 accounting, and emissions calculation methodologies
• Hands-on proficiency with GHG accounting platforms and Excel-based models to build data models, templates, and reporting dashboards
• Experience working with large datasets, data validation, and audit processes
• Support implementation and optimization of new sustainability data systems
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (formulas, data modeling, analysis); experience with Power BI or similar tools is a plus
• High attention to detail and strong data accuracy mindset
• Analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to interpret complex datasets
• Strong organizational and process management capabilities
• Effective communication skills with ability to translate technical data into insights
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a global, cross-functional environment
• Continuous improvement mindset with focus on efficiency and scalability

Cushman & Wakefield also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health, vision, and dental insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life, and disability insurance programs, and paid and unpaid time away from work. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, Cushman and Wakefield provide eligible employees with competitive pay, which may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, total hours worked, job type, business line, and applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

The compensation that will be offered to the successful candidate will depend on factors such as whether the position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement, the geographic area in which the work will be performed, market pay rates in that area, and the candidate's experience and qualifications.

The company will not pay less than minimum wage for this role.

The compensation for the position is: $ 72,250.00 - $85,000.00

Cushman & Wakefield is an Equal Opportunity employer to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.

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