ESG Controller

McCormick & Company Inc. a global leader in the spice flavor and seasonings industry is seeking a full-time ESG Controller. This new hire will work at the Global Headquarters locatedin Hunt Valley MD.

McCormick & Company Incorporated is a global leader in flavor with approximately 14000 employees worldwide. With over $6 billion in annual sales across 160 countries and territories we manufacture market and distribute spices seasoning mixes condiments and other flavorful products to the entire food industry including e-commerce retailfood manufacturers and foodservice businesses. Our most popular brands include McCormick Frenchs Franks RedHot Stubbs OLD BAY Lawrys Zatarains Ducros Vahiné Cholula Schwartz Kamis DaQiao Club House Aeroplane and Gourmet Garden. Every day no matter where or what you eat or drink you can enjoy food flavored by McCormick.

As a company recognized for its exceptional commitment to employees McCormick offers a wide variety of benefits programs and services. Benefits include but are not limited to tuition assistance medical dental vision disability group life insurance 401(k) profit sharing paid holidays and vacations.

Position Summary

McCormick is seeking a Director ESG Reporting & Disclosures (ESG Controller) to lead the governance controls and disclosure integrity of ESG reporting ensuring readiness for evolving global regulatory requirements.

The role serves as the enterprise authority on ESG reporting controls and financial-grade disclosures partnering closely with Sustainability Enterprise Risk Management Investor Relations and business functions to ensure ESG data is accurate auditable and aligned with regulatory expectations.

The ESG Controller will oversee ESG disclosure strategy and reporting governance strengthen internal controls and ensure audit readiness across all ESG-related disclosures.

The position reports to the Senior Director External Reporting.

Responsibilities

Lead ESG disclosure strategy governance and reporting oversight and ensure readiness for evolving global ESG regulatory requirements (CSRD ISSB)

• Own and oversee McCormicks ESG disclosure strategy and reporting framework ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements and leading practices
• Provide enterprise oversight of ESG disclosures across:
• Annual and sustainability reporting (e.g. Purpose-Led Performance Report)
• Regulatory filings and financial statements (as applicable)
• ESG ratings rankings and investor communications
• Ensure consistency transparency and alignment of ESG disclosures across all external channels
• Enable investor-grade ESG reporting supporting regulatory compliance investor confidence and external credibility

Establish and strengthen ESG reporting controls and audit readiness

• Define and maintain a robust ESG reporting control environment aligned with SOX and financial reporting standards
• Conduct assurance readiness assessments and remediate gaps in ESG reporting processes and controls
• Oversee third-party assurance and attestation processes ensuring accuracy completeness and reliability of ESG data
• Ensure appropriate documentation audit trails and system enablement for ESG reporting
• Partner with internal audit and external advisors to support audit readiness and continuous improvement

Partner across the enterprise and build capability in ESG reporting and disclosures

• Serve as the primary liaison between Finance Sustainability Enterprise Risk Management Legal and Investor Relations to ensure alignment of ESG data metrics and disclosures
• Ensure ESG metrics are: clearly defined consistently applied aligned with external frameworks and regulatory requirements
• Support alignment between Sustainability strategy (targets KPIs) and financial and regulatory disclosures
• Provide guidance to functions responsible for ESG data generation to ensure control consistency and reporting readiness
• Build enterprise capability through training and education on ESG reporting requirements controls and regulatory expectations
• Provide thought leadership on emerging ESG reporting trends standards and stakeholder expectations helping to scale consistent high-quality ESG data and disclosures across the organization

Qualifications

• Undergraduate or graduate degree in finance business sciences engineering finance or relevant field
• 10 years relevant experience in financial reporting controllership or audit; or ESG reporting sustainability reporting or related areas
• Deep expertise in internal controls and financial reporting processes ESG reporting frameworks and standards (e.g. SASB GRI TCFD ISSB)
• Strong understanding of evolving ESG regulatory environment audit and assurance requirements
• Experience working across complex global organizations and cross-functional teams
• Proven ability to lead enterprise initiatives and influence without direct authority
• Strong cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder engagement skills
• Ability to translate complex regulatory and technical topics into clear actionable business guidance
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy and integrity
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic regulatory environment

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

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.

Base Salary: $140610 to $253080

Base salary compensation will be determined based on factors such as geographic location skills education experience for this role and/or internal equity of our current employees as part of any final offer. This position is also eligible to participate in McCormicks Incentive Bonus (MIB) addition to a competitive compensation package permanent employees of McCormick are eligible for our extensive Total Rewards programs that include:

- Comprehensive health plans covering medical vision dental life and disability benefits

- Family-friendly benefits such as paid parental leave fertility benefits Employee Assistance Program and caregiver support

- Retirement and investment programs including 401(k) and profit-sharing plans