Sr. Analyst - ESG Compliance

Carhartt, Inc.; Dearborn (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated professional to join their Regulatory Product Compliance team. This hybrid role focuses on ESG and regulatory reporting, requiring collaboration with diverse teams including Finance, Legal, and Sustainability. The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in ESG, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. You will play a crucial role in shaping the company's sustainability initiatives and ensuring compliance with evolving regulations. If you are passionate about making a difference and thrive in a dynamic setting, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in ESG or Sustainability roles preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute external reporting for ESG and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with various teams to ensure accurate and compliant disclosures.
• Conduct research on ESG topics to support external reporting.

Skills

ESG Reporting

Sustainability Knowledge

Microsoft Excel

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Project Management

Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or related field

Tools

Power BI

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Department: Regulatory Product Compliance
Reports to: Sr. Director, Global Social Responsibility & Product Compliance
Job Classification: Hybrid

FLSA: Exempt
Job Band: Professional

Job Summary
This position is a shared role between Legal, Compliance, Finance/Accounting and Sustainability teams focused on the Company’s ESG and other regulatory reporting requirements in the United States and Europe. Primary responsibilities currently include assisting in the collection, preparation and analysis of reports focused on the requirements of Carhartt’s ESG-related commitments as well as any other Legal reporting requirements. Regulatory inquiries, newly announced disclosure requirements, and additional sustainability initiatives will expand the scope of the role’s responsibilities. Key deliverables include implementation and reporting of regulatory reporting requirements (e.g. CSRD, EPR Reporting, etc.), preparing materials to deliver to senior management, and managing external disclosures and reports. The applicant should also possess the ability and confidence to work well with a broad range of teams across the company consistently helping to develop high-level reports.

We Are All Leaders at Carhartt
In our words and by our actions, we strive to emulate the hardworking example set forth by our founder, Hamilton Carhartt. We Lead Business by creating value, delivering on results, and making changes along the way. We Lead Self by being inclusive, recognizing that our differences make us stronger as we strive to build a better world, together, for all hardworking people. We Lead Others by communicating and clearly defining the path as we walk bravely into the future. Working at Carhartt, we are all given a seat at the table and the honor of continuing the legacy.

Representative Responsibilities

• Work with Finance/Accounting, Legal and Sustainability teams to develop, document, and execute the external reporting for CSRD, EPR and other reporting requirements, leveraging use of technology where appropriate
• Act as a liaison between Finance/Accounting, Product Development, Sustainability, Legal, Compliance, Operations, and Human Resources, as well as other functions to establish proper processes and controls around ESG-related disclosures and other regulatory reporting requirements
• Partner with IT and other business partners to investigate how to use available data sources to submit high-quality, consistent and auditable data reports
• Conduct comprehensive research on ESG or regulatory topics and industry benchmarking to support Carhartt’s external reporting requirements
• Partner with stakeholders to analyze data and trends to produce insightful reports, papers, and presentations that support decision-making.
• Partner with Sustainability on execution of formal ESG governance policies and practices in support of mandatory reporting requirements to ensure information is accurate, complete, and in compliance with regulatory requirements and company standards
• Maintain strong relationships with external auditors as needed to coordinate their roles in the review, oversight, and assurance to certain aspects of mandatory and voluntary ESG or other regulatory reporting
• Partner with relevant departments to assist in benchmarking of ESG disclosures relative to our peers, other corporate ESG leaders, industry trends, and best practices
• Work with 3rd party providers to understand, compile, and submit reporting

Required Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or other business discipline (e.g. Sustainability Management, Environmental Economics, Supply Chain, Business Administration, or Data Analytics) or equivalent experience

Required Skills & Experience

• Minimum 5 years of relevant work experience, preferably in ESG and/or Sustainability roles. Apparel, textile or other consumer goods company experience is preferred
• Knowledge of greenhouse gas accounting within a consumer products company including scope 1, 2, and 3 recommended
• Familiarity with ESG-related disclosures for consumer products company (GRI, TCFD, SaSB, etc.) and industry trends, and willing to develop expertise, is preferable but not required
• Experience and knowledge of U.S. and European ESG reporting frameworks (CSRD, ERP Reporting, etc.) or similar preferred
• Must be comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced, rapidly evolving environment
• Advanced Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint skills, experience with Power BI preferred
• Excellent organizational skills and multi-tasking abilities (e.g., time management and efficiency)
• Strong analytical skills (e.g., identify and research issues/outliers)
• Excellent written, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Self-motivated and results driven
• Team player with strong interpersonal skills with the proven ability to communicate effectively at all levels within an organization

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Typical office environment: cubicle setting or combined with home office
• Extended periods of time sitting, standing, typing on a computer
• Limited travel required up to 5% (both domestic and international)
• Willing to work overtime including weekends, if necessary
• This position has a Hybrid location: Associate will work on-site regularly as needed for work activities.
• Carhartt is a tobacco free workplace.