ESG Controller

Posted 16 Days Ago
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Hartsville, SC
142K-170K Annually
7+ Years Experience
Industrial • Manufacturing
The Role
The ESG Controller role at Sonoco involves developing and implementing strategies for regulatory requirements related to ESG landscape, collaborating with various functional leaders, and ensuring compliance with E, S, and G regulatory requirements globally.
Summary Generated by Built In

From a small family business to a multi-billion-dollar global company, Sonoco has been changing the face of products and packaging since 1899 — all while keeping the heart of “People Build Businesses” alive.

 

Our talented people are at the core of our growth, constantly reinventing the Sonoco wheel with brilliant solutions every year. Today we are a world leader in global packaging solutions with diversified operations in over 34 countries. We're extremely proud of our portfolio of brands, our achievements in sustainability and industrialization and the groundbreaking work accomplished by our people. 

The ESG Controller is a key, hands-on role, within the Controllership organization and has primary responsibility for developing an implementation strategy/roadmap for regulatory requirements as it relates to the ESG landscape. It’s a highly visible role that will require extensive collaboration with various functional leaders, and their teams i.e., Sustainability, Human Resources, Legal, and Internal Audit, etc. while implementing the E, S and G regulatory landscape, globally. The ideal candidate is someone who can demonstrate an in-depth understanding of various ESG regulatory requirements and has expertise in developing processes with robust internal control framework. While reporting to the VP, Chief Accounting Officer, as the ESG Controller you will be responsible for:

What you'll be doing:

  • Demonstrate strong financial, accounting and management skills.
  • Utilize expertise in implementing internal controls over financial reporting over ESG regulatory landscape.
  • Develop Sonoco’s strategy and roadmap to implement the various regulatory landscape as it relates to ESG framework in a timely and efficient manner, including but not limited to CSRDs (Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive), SEC’s ESG proposal, and California disclosure requirements.
  • Builds our capabilities in terms of people, processes, technology (including evaluation and selection of reporting tool/system), and internal controls to meet all mandatory ESG reporting requirements globally.
  • Develop standard procedures and processes, compliant with internal controls over financial reporting framework, to capture data across the Company’s global locations.
  • Develop processes to ensure completeness and accuracy of data being gathered and reported pursuant to various regulatory requirements.
  • Monitor the evolving global regulatory ESG reporting landscape and collaborate with various stakeholders to keep the organization apprised of evolving landscape.
  • Evaluate and determine the applicability of new reporting regulations globally (and at the legal entity level) based on deterministic thresholds (e.g. materiality, corporate size, etc.)
  • Lead cross-functional global collaboration as it relates to ESG-related reporting, in partnership with Sustainability, HR, Controllership and External Reporting, IR, IA, Legal, and other constituents as applicable across the globe to ensure we remain well coordinated and meet all our regulatory reporting requirements.
  • Coordinates with auditors as it relates to limited and reasonable assurance over ESG disclosures, where required.
  • Develops key talent and builds capabilities to support ESG reporting efforts globally.
  • Trains key employee groups on reporting processes, controls, need/value of reporting.

This hybrid role can be assigned to either our office in Charlotte, NC or our Global Headquarters office in Hartsville, SC.

We'd love to hear from you if:

  • Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Accounting / Finance / Business.
  • 12+ years of cumulative experience in a big four setting or a combination of big four and progressive industry experience.
  • CPA preferred.
  • Experience in working with ESG reporting standards/frameworks such as GRI, SASB, TCFD, etc.
  • Strong understanding of ESG issues and willingness to keep up-to-date with the latest ESG guidelines and developments.
  • Deep expertise in developing processes and implementing internal controls.
  • A very hands-on leader with experience in building and leading high-performing and diverse global teams.
  • Highly motivated self-starter with proven track record in managing and implementing multiple projects and consistently meeting deadlines.
  • Collaborative cross-functional leader with strong business acumen, communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
  • Incredible attention to detail and ownership of business outcomes.
  • Strong knowledge of SOX compliance and SEC reporting, US GAAP.
  • Excellent team player who works well in a collaborative environment
  • Experience with global, matrix organizations.
  • Must be able to adjust and work effectively in a dynamic, changing, and collaborative environment.
  • Must be willing to travel as needed.

COMPENSATION:

The annual base salary range for this role is from $141,600 to $169,920 - plus an annual target incentive percentage of base salary. Compensation will be commensurate with experience including a competitive base salary, bonus opportunity, and competitive benefits package.

At Sonoco Products Company, we offer a comprehensive total rewards package, including competitive pay and benefits. *Benefits listed below are for employees located in the U.S. Specific benefits and wellbeing programs may vary depending on your location (within the U.S. or global), or if you are a union employee.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents, including FSA and HSA options
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company match
  • Wellbeing tools and resources to support holistic health, including an Employee Assistance Program with a variety of services
  • Paid time off and holidays to recreate, rejuvenate and care for the health of yourself and family
  • Variety of company paid and voluntary employee-paid insurance plans including life, personal accident, and disability insurance
  • Tuition reimbursement

We are an equal opportunity employer, and we strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any legally protected characteristic.

The Company
Hartselle, Alabama
9,318 Employees
On-site Workplace

What We Do

Founded in 1899, Sonoco (NYSE: SON) is a leading manufacturer of consumer, industrial, healthcare and protective packaging. With more than 19,000 employees working in 34 countries, Sonoco serves many of the world’s best-known brands.

Our integrated packaging solutions help define brand personalities, create unique customer experiences and enhance the quality of products and the quality of life for people around the world.

It’s all in the service of our purpose: Better Packaging. Better Life.

Sonoco is committed to creating sustainable products, services and programs for our customers, employees and communities. Sonoco was listed as one of Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies for 2021 as well as being included in Barron’s 100 Most Sustainable Companies for the third year in a row.

Learn more at Sonoco.com

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