Senior Manager, Sustainability Assurance & Advisory

Forvis-Mazars; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Forvis Mazars is seeking a Senior Manager to lead sustainability assurance engagements and advise clients on ESG data, reporting processes, and internal controls. You will manage teams, interact with partners, and translate evolving standards into practical solutions.

You will apply GHG Protocol, TCFD, GRI, SASB, CDP and related standards while growing client relationships and contributing to practice development in a fast‑moving market.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, finance, environmental studies, or related field.
• Active CPA license.
• 7+ years of progressive experience in external audit, sustainability assurance, internal audit, ESG reporting, or related professional services.
• Demonstrated experience leading projects, engagements, teams, or client workstreams.
• Familiarity with greenhouse gas reporting, ESG metrics, sustainability disclosures, and related reporting criteria.
• Experience evaluating processes, controls, documentation, and data quality in audit environments.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage sustainability assurance engagements from planning to reporting.
• Oversee ESG metrics, greenhouse gas emissions, disclosures, and related controls.
• Coordinate with clients and teams to evaluate ESG data collection and governance.
• Apply frameworks like GHG Protocol, TCFD, GRI, SASB, CDP, and regulatory standards.
• Coach and develop team members, fostering a high performing environment.
• Contribute to business development and thought leadership initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Client communication

Project management

ESG knowledge

Team development

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, finance, environmental studies, or related field

CPA license

Job description

Forvis Mazars is seeking a Senior Manager to lead sustainability assurance engagements and advise clients on ESG data, reporting processes, and internal controls. You will manage teams, interact with partners, and translate evolving standards into practical solutions.

You will apply GHG Protocol, TCFD, GRI, SASB, CDP and related standards while growing client relationships and contributing to practice development in a fast‑moving market.