ESG Controller 106786

You may know McCormick as a leader in herbs spices seasonings and condiments and were only getting started. At McCormick were always looking for new people to bring their unique flavor to our team.

McCormick employees all 14000 of us across the world are what makes this company a great place to work.

We are looking to hire an ESG Controllerimmediately in a Hybrid 50/50 capacity at our Global Headquarters in Hunt Valley Maryland.

What We Bring To The Table:

The best people deserve the best rewards. In addition to the benefits youd expect from a global leader 401k health insurance paid time off etc. we also offer:

Competitive compensation

Career growth opportunities

Flexibility and Support for Diverse Life Stages and Choices

We prioritize our communities and the planet we share. We are proud to be awarded as a Diversity Inc. Top 50 company for Diversity and have multiple Sustainability awards (ranking #22 in the World and #1 in Food Products)

Wellbeing programs including Physical Mental and Financial wellness

Tuition assistance

Position Overview

McCormicks Purpose is To Stand Together for The Future of Flavor and we envision a World United by Flavorwhere healthy sustainable and delicious go hand in hand. McCormicks Purposeled Performance (PLP) approach is twofold: were delivering industryleading financial performance while doing whats right for people communities and the planet we share. Through our initiatives were committed to creating a healthier planet with healthier people. McCormick voluntarily reports on its PLP goals and other ESG disclosures in its PLP Report and on its ESG website including disclosures aligned with SASB GRI TCFD CDP and SDGs.

The new role of ESG Controller is responsible for strengthening and upholding ESG reporting including leading the evaluation of mandatory ESG reporting (including any SEC requirements EU / CSRD requirements ISSB or other applicable regulatory requirements) and evaluating and implementing processes and controls that are responsive to regulatory requirements as well as enhancing existing processes associated with our annual voluntary PLP reporting. The ESG Controller will be a key member of McCormicks Controllership function and will report to the VP & Controller. The ESG Controller will understand and strengthen ESG reporting process and controls; oversee ESG disclosure management provide controllership oversight and review / prepare filings (as required); and serve as knowledge lead for the evolving global ESG regulatory reporting requirements. The individual will identify advise on and implement new ESG reporting and disclosure practices based on these regulatory requirements. The individual will also coordinate any required external assurance.

Responsibilities

• Serve as knowledge lead for evolving global regulatory reporting requirements related to ESG: Research and monitor regulatory developments and ESG disclosure requirements keep current on evolving disclosure trends in the industry (benchmarking) and develop and execute recommendations for McCormicks ESG reporting. Develop specialized knowledge in ESG regulation and reporting requirements. Provide training education and direction globally on financial reporting and controls aspects of ESG. Serve as an advisor and liaison between Controllership Sustainability and other business functions in this crossfunctional effort to provide guidance on McCormicks ESG reporting in alignment with approved and pending reporting regulations and related implications.
• Provide ESG controllership oversight and prepare filings as required: Provide controllership oversight of ESGrelated disclosures wherever they are disclosed (PLP Report external ESG ratings and rankings Board reporting etc.. Contributed to the development and related ESG disclosures in documents filed with regulatory bodies. Liaison with regional finance resources regarding statutory reporting and related ESG matters. Coordinate with PLP team regarding overall ESG RRC approval process regarding various thirdparty ESG rating and rankings.
• Understand and strengthen ESG reporting process controls and policies: Conduct ESG reporting assurance readiness assessment liaise with internal auditors and external consultants and remediate assurance readiness gaps in ESG reporting process and controls to meet evolving regulatory requirements. Partner with SOX control leaders in strengthening controls and processes for ESG reporting. Manage third party assurance and attestation of accuracy completeness and reliability of ESG information within external reports. Leverage ESG reporting software capabilities for documentation and audit trail. Lead the development and refinement of ESG standards principles and policies.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate or graduate degree in finance business sciences engineering or relevant field
• 10 years relevant experience preferred
• Prior experience with assessing designing and implementing endtoend processes procedures and internal controls
• Strong process and controls mindset with relevant experience in accounting preferred
• Ideal candidate to possess deep understanding of internal control concepts and is a selfstarter who can lead the development and of processes associated with evolving ESG standards
• Proficiency with researching regulatory literature associated market trends and benchmarking analysis against pending regulations
• Knowledge and experience with relevant ESG standards and reporting frameworks (e.g. SASB GRI TCFD SDGs) is preferred
• Strong business acumen and understanding of strategic and operational risks
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English will be required to enable effective communication
• Strong interpersonal skills and an ability to work with senior stakeholders and build rapport across functional boundaries
• Strong project management skills and ability to manage multiple project / deliverables
• Excellent research and analytical skills

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McCormick & Company is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex gender identity sexual orientation race color religion national origin disability protected veteran status age or any other characteristic protected by law.

As a general policy McCormick does not offer employment visa sponsorships upon hire or in the future.