Sustainability Controls Lead - Audit & Compliance (Hybrid)

Mars; McLean (VA); Hybrid; USD 193,000 - 265,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mars University

Company bonus

Job summary

Mars is seeking a Sustainability Controls Senior Manager to establish robust accounting controls and substantiation across sustainability metrics. You will lead data reviews, validate source documents, and coach teams to build traceable audit trails while coordinating with external auditors to support compliant disclosures.

The role requires deep knowledge of control frameworks, data substantiation, and cross-functional collaboration with sustainability, controllership, and external partners.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting, Management, Economics or equivalent.
• Significant progressive experience in accounting and auditing.
• Mastery of control frameworks, auditing procedures and data substantiation requirements.
• Experience advising and influencing senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement internal control systems and substantiation requirements.
• Co-own with sustainability controllership the preparation, readiness, and coordination of external verifications to secure clean assurance opinions.
• Perform pre-audit gap analyses and resolve issues before fieldwork begins.

Skills

Stakeholder Management

Strategic Leadership

Auditing Procedures

Data Substantiation

Cross-functional Leadership

Risk Assessment

Communication

Education

Accounting or related degree

Job description

Mars is seeking a Sustainability Controls Senior Manager to establish robust accounting controls and substantiation across sustainability metrics. You will lead data reviews, validate source documents, and coach teams to build traceable audit trails while coordinating with external auditors to support compliant disclosures.

The role requires deep knowledge of control frameworks, data substantiation, and cross-functional collaboration with sustainability, controllership, and external partners.