Senior Consultant ,ESG Reporting Advisory Services

Overview
At KPMG, you'll join a team of diverse and dedicated problem solvers, connected by a common cause turning insight into opportunity for clients and communities around the world.

KPMG's ESG Reporting Advisory Services in Toronto is looking for Senior Consultants to join their dynamic team. The ESG Advisory Services team is a group of dedicated professionals, with a collaborative working environment that leverages the strengths of the members, who are committed to providing the best possible service to our clients.

KPMG's ESG Reporting Advisory Services practice provides a full range of ESG reporting advisory and assurance services to clients in both the corporate and public sectors. Core services include sustainability and Environmental, Social and Governance [ESG] risk assessments, ESG reporting advisory and implementation support, GHG accounting services, and ESG assurance. At KPMG, we'll provide you with the support to drive your own career and discover the countless opportunities available.

We are currently looking for individuals who are passionate about using their sustainability, regulatory reporting and project management skills in a fast-paced cross functional environment to conquer a wide spectrum of sustainability reporting challenges. The successful candidates will provide services to both private and public clients across industries and geographies.

What you will do
The successful candidate will be responsible for providing a depth of expertise that combines sustainability, regulatory reporting knowledge and practical experience to proactively help clients address their sustainability reporting challenges. The successful candidate needs to be malleable and interested in doing 'a different thing every day' supporting a large range of functions and individuals. Being a quick learner with an aptitude towards sustainability reporting and have the organizational skills to juggle competing deadlines are also key. Audit experience or technical accounting experience in industry is beneficial.

The successful candidate should also be savvy with technology applications and excel, to be able to support clients with their implementation of such applications, in addition to data modelling.

You will lend your knowledge and experience to:

Execute the delivery of ESG reporting advisory engagements under multiple regulatory frameworks (e.g., CSSB, ISSB, CSRD and SEC) and support execution engagements from start to finish, which will require strong project management skills, including managing client deliverables and expectations.

• Educate client organizations on forthcoming ESG regulatory requirements, and the impact of these requirements on their ESG reporting processes.
• Assist clients in developing best practice ESG initiatives, program development, and reporting via benchmarking exercises, gap assessments, roadmap development and other reporting advisory services.
• Develop and/or review of existing current state of GHG emissions inventory to assess organizational and operational boundaries, understand calculation methodologies, assess completeness and accuracy of data.
• Conduct due diligence preparations, identifying and reporting on ESG factors, market intelligence reports, and carbon emissions tracking.
• Work with broader KPMG advisory teams including Management Consulting, Risk Consulting and ESG Services, in support of ESG reporting implementation projects including process/control redesign and advising on other business implications to your clients when assessing the impact of sustainability reporting requirements.
• Maintain an educational program to continually develop skills.
• Mentor and coach team members to their highest potential.
• Support client relationships and business development initiatives such as leading proposals, identifying new target clients, and develop "go to market" strategies

What you bring to the role

• A minimum of 1 year of relevant experience in ESG reporting advisory or ESG assurance in industry and/or consulting.
• Additional relevant experience for 2+ years in financial reporting advisory or Audit.
• Relevant post-secondary degree and/or CPA, CA (or recognized national accounting designation)
• Knowledge of leading sustainability disclosure frameworks (ISSB, CSRD, GRI, SASB, Integrated Reporting etc.) and ESG issues.
• The ability to work on multiple or complex projects simultaneously.
• Excellent client service skills with an aptitude to understand the clients' business and maintain strong client relationships.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills (including preparation of technical memos and presentations), with the ability to uncomplicate the complicated' by expressing ideas clearly, convincingly and concisely to both external and internal stakeholders.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to deliver assignments on time, as well as manage competing demands, without sacrificing attention to detail.

Desirable Skills

• Experience with sustainability disclosure and reporting frameworks.
• Experience in assessing climate change related risks and opportunities.
• Experience in developing and managing reporting and communications in accordance with global sustainability reporting frameworks (e.g. ISSB, CSRD, SASB, GRI, TCFD, UN SDGs).
• Experience with sustainability assurance standards (e.g. ISAE 3000, ISAE 3410, ISO 14064)
• Professional designation in a relevant discipline (P.Eng, CPA, MSc, MBA, CFA)

Providing you with the support you need to be at your best
Our Values, The KPMG Way
Integrity, we do what is right | Excellence, we never stop learning and improving | Courage, we think and act boldly | Together, we respect each other and draw strength from our differences | For Better, we do what matters

KPMG in Canada is a proud equal opportunities employer and we are committed to creating a respectful, inclusive and barrier-free workplace that allows all of our people to reach their full potential. A diverse workforce is key to our success and we believe in bringing your whole self to work. We welcome all qualified candidates to apply and hope you will choose KPMG in Canada as your employer of choice.

Adjustments and accommodations throughout the recruitment process
At KPMG, we are committed to fostering an inclusive recruitment process where all candidates can be themselves and excel. We aim to provide a positive experience and are prepared to offer adjustments or accommodations to help you perform at your best. Adjustments (informal requests), such as extra preparation time or the option for micro breaks during interviews, and accommodations (formal requests), such as accessible communication supports or technology aids, are tailored to individual needs and role requirements. You will have the opportunity to request an adjustment or accommodation at any point throughout the recruitment process. You will have an opportunity to request an adjustment or accommodation at any point throughout the recruitment process. If you require support, please contact KPMG's Employee Relations Service team by calling 1-888-466-4778.