Senior Consulting Analyst, ESG (Workiva)

Clearsulting; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 84,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Unlimited PTO

Paid parental leave

Flexible work environment

Cell phone reimbursement

Access to mental health apps

Life insurance and disability coverage

Opportunities for ad hoc bonuses

Job summary

Clearsulting, based in Ohio with remote options, seeks a Senior Consulting Analyst, ESG (Workiva) to help deliver ESG implementations and document client requirements. You will collaborate with clients and teams to design solutions, develop deliverables, and support workshops and trainings.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in ESG/finance consulting, a relevant Bachelor's degree, and Workiva experience. This role offers hybrid work with up to 20% travel and a salary range of $84,000-$110,000 USD

Qualifications

• 3+ years of consulting, ESG reporting, financial reporting, compliance, technology implementation, or related experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Sustainability, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Experience with Workiva, particularly ESG, GRC, or Financial Reporting solutions.
• Experience supporting one or more full lifecycle system implementations.
• Familiarity with ESG reporting frameworks and standards (GRI, SASB, ISSB, CSRD/ESRS, TCFD).
• Familiarity with ESG disclosure questionnaires and reporting programs (CDP, EcoVadis, S&P Global CSA, MSCI, Sustainalytics).
• Understanding of SDLC methodologies (requirements gathering, testing, training, deployment).
• Experience tracking milestones and managing action items; stakeholder communications.
• Exposure to sustainability reporting, ESG programs, governance, risk, and regulatory reporting requirements.

Responsibilities

• Support ESG implementation engagements across requirements, design, testing, and deployment.
• Collaborate with clients and project teams to document processes, identify reporting requirements, and support ESG reporting initiatives.
• Develop project deliverables including documentation, status reports, testing materials, and training resources.
• Assist in client workshops, working sessions, and stakeholder meetings to gather information and communicate updates.
• Monitor milestones, manage workstreams, and identify risks, issues, and dependencies.
• Research evolving ESG regulations, reporting standards, and industry trends to support recommendations.
• Stay informed on Workiva platform capabilities and certification requirements to support implementations.

Skills

ESG reporting experience

Project management

Consulting experience

SDLC methodologies

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Sustainability, Information Systems, or related field

Tools

Workiva

Job description

Senior Consulting Analyst, ESG (Workiva)

Who We Are:

Clearsulting is a global consulting company with the motivation to deliver positive change through digital finance. Our team consists of finance specialists that bring experience and technical capabilities across the spectrum of finance, including financial close, digital reporting, risk advisory, treasury and more.

Clearsulting stands by its culture, shaped by our five Core Values: GRIT, Growth Mindset, Joy, Accountability, and Teamwork. Our unwavering dedication to these principles has garnered national recognition for our strong leadership, innovative approach, and outstanding workplace environment. Below are some of the awards and accolades that honor our commitment to excellence:

• Sunday Times Best Places to Work Award (2025-2026)
• ‘Great Place to Work’ Certified (2022-2026)
• Fortune’s Best Workplaces in Consulting (2022-2024)
• Inc. 5000 Fastest-Growing Private Companies in America (2020-2026)

Role:

Senior Consulting Analyst, ESG (Workiva)

Location:

• Clearsulting is headquartered in Cleveland, OH, with additional offices located in Chicago, IL; Columbus, OH; and Dallas, TX. Other cities are welcome remotely.
• Office Options: Hybrid or Remote. Team members residing within a 45 minute commuting radius of a Clearsulting office, we expect 8 days of in-person work per month, allowing flexibility choosing these days to accommodate client meetings, team syncs and individual schedules.
• Travel Expectations: Up to 20%

What you'll do

• Support the delivery of ESG implementation engagements byassistingwithrequirementsgathering, solution design, testing, and deployment activities.
• Collaborate with clients and project team members to document business processes,identifyreporting requirements, and support ESG reporting initiatives.
• Develop project deliverables, including functional documentation, status reports, testing materials, and training resources.
• Assistin conducting client workshops, working sessions, and stakeholder meetings to gather information and communicate project updates.
• Monitor project milestones, manage assigned workstreams, and proactivelyidentifyrisks, issues, and dependencies.
• Research evolving ESG regulations, reporting standards, and industry trends to support client recommendations and project execution.
• Stay informed on Workiva platform capabilities, enhancements, and certification requirements to effectively support client implementations.

What You'll Bring:

• 3+years of consulting, ESG reporting, financial reporting, compliance, technology implementation, or related experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Sustainability, Information Systems, ora related field.
• Experience with Workiva, particularly ESG, GRC, or Financial Reporting solutions.
• Experience supporting one or more full lifecycle system implementations.
• Familiarity with ESG reporting frameworks and standards, including GRI, SASB Standards, ISSB, CSRD/ESRS, TCFD, or similar frameworks.
• Familiarity supporting ESG disclosure questionnaires and reporting programs, such as CDP,EcoVadis, S&P Global CSA, MSCI, Sustainalytics, or similar sustainability assessments
• Understanding ofSystem Development Lifecycle (SDLC) methodologies, including requirements gathering, testing, training, and deployment activities.
• Experience tracking project milestones, managing action items, and supporting stakeholder communications.
• Exposure tosustainability reporting, ESG programs, governance, risk, and compliance initiatives, or regulatory reporting requirements. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer-sponsored visa support.

Nice-to-Haves:

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively collaborate with clients and internal teams.
• Workiva certifications or related ESG, sustainability, business analysis, or project management certifications

Benefits that Benefit You:

We want to cultivate a thriving culture and company—and we know that your health and well-being matter. We offer a benefits package and perks for our team members that include:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Unlimited PTO
• Paid parental leave
• Flexible work environment
• Cell phone reimbursement
• Access to mental health apps
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Opportunities for ad hoc bonuses

The compensation range for this position is $84,000-$110,00 USD. We are committed to ensuring our offers reflect the value each candidate brings to the role. Final salary placement will be based on upon several factors, including, level of expertise, relevant work experience, technology certifications, educational background, geography and alignment with industry standards. This role is eligible for our bonus program.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Clearsulting is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone has an equal opportunity to succeed. We make employment decisions based on qualifications, merit, and business needs, without discrimination on any basis protected by applicable local and statutory law.

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