Senior GHG Accounting & Net Zero Analyst

Cushman & Wakefield; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 72,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Cushman & Wakefield is seeking an experienced Senior Analyst to manage end-to-end GHG accounting for the firm’s operations and value chain, aligning with global standards and Net Zero commitments.

You will lead data collection, emissions calculations, and reporting, leveraging Excel and GHG platforms, while partnering with Controllership, Procurement, CRE, and Sustainability Services to improve data quality and drive decarbonization strategies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, sustainability, engineering, finance, or related field.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end 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.
• Maintain emission factors, calculation methodologies, and documentation in alignment with GHG Protocol.
• Ensure data governance and audit-ready documentation; support third-party assurance.
• Support design and continuous improvement of GHG accounting systems, tools, and processes.
• Analyze emissions data and provide insights to inform decarbonization strategies.

Skills

GHG accounting

Data analysis

Excel modeling

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

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

Master's degree preferred

Tools

GHG platforms

Excel-based models

Power BI

Job description

Cushman & Wakefield is seeking an experienced Senior Analyst to manage end-to-end GHG accounting for the firm’s operations and value chain, aligning with global standards and Net Zero commitments.

You will lead data collection, emissions calculations, and reporting, leveraging Excel and GHG platforms, while partnering with Controllership, Procurement, CRE, and Sustainability Services to improve data quality and drive decarbonization strategies.