Senior Analyst, Sustainability Advisory

Responsible Us; United States; Hybrid; USD 72,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision and dental insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Retirement savings plans

Paid time away

Job summary

Cushman & Wakefield is seeking a Senior Analyst, Sustainability Advisory to lead enterprise-wide GHG accounting and data integrity for Scope 1–3 emissions. You will manage data collection, calculations, and reporting while aligning with global standards and supporting Net Zero targets.

The role partners with Controllership, Procurement and CRE to enhance data quality and drive decarbonization insights. Strong Excel and GHG Tools experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelors in environmental science, sustainability, engineering, finance or related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in GHG accounting, sustainability analytics or ESG reporting.
• Strong understanding of GHG Protocol and Scope 1/2/3 accounting.
• Proficient with Excel-based data models and reporting dashboards.
• Experience with large datasets, data validation and audits.
• Experience implementing sustainability data systems.
• Excel expertise; Power BI experience a plus.
• Detail-oriented with strong data accuracy mindset.
• Analytical and problem‑solving mindset.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and in global cross‑functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Own and execute enterprise-wide GHG accounting for Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions.
• Collect, validate, and organize activity data from stakeholders and third parties.
• Perform emissions calculations using standardized methodologies and tools.
• Maintain emission factors, methodologies, and documentation per GHG Protocol.
• Ensure data governance with controls, reconciliations and audit-ready docs.
• Support annual engagement with third-party assurance provider.
• Design and improve GHG accounting systems, tools and processes.
• QA data to ensure completeness and accuracy of energy and emissions data.
• Collaborate with Controllership, Procurement, CRE, Sustainability Services to improve data.
• Analyze emissions data to inform decarbonization strategies.

Skills

GHG accounting

Data analytics

Excel modeling

Power BI

Communication

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Independent work

Cross-functional collaboration

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Excel-based models

GHG accounting platforms

Power BI

Job description

Home / Jobs / Senior Analyst, Sustainability Advisory

Senior Analyst, Sustainability Advisory

Cw · United States of America

Full-time Climate & Carbon Mid-level

Contract Full-time

Experience Mid-level

Closing Date October 23, 2026

Country United States of America

Sector Climate & Carbon

Job Description

Job Title

Senior Analyst, Sustainability Advisory

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.

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 - $85,000.00Cushman & 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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