Associate Consulting Manager, ESG; Workiva

Associate Consulting Manager, ESG (Workiva) About this position

Who We Are:

Clearsulting is a global consulting company with the motivation to deliver positive change through digital finance. Our team consists of finance specialists that bring experience and technical capabilities across the spectrum of finance, including financial close, digital reporting, risk advisory, treasury and more.

Clearsulting stands by its culture, shaped by our five Core Values: GRIT, Growth Mindset, Joy, Accountability, and Teamwork. Our unwavering dedication to these principles has garnered national recognition for our strong leadership, innovative approach, and outstanding workplace environment. Below are some of the awards and accolades that honor our commitment to excellence:

• Sunday Times Best Places to Work Award )
• ‘Great Place to Work’ Certified )
• Fortune’s Best Workplaces in Consulting )
• Inc. 5000 Fastest-Growing Private Companies in America )

Role:

Associate Consulting Manager, ESG (Workiva)

Location:

• Clearsulting is headquartered in Cleveland, OH, with additional offices located in Chicago, IL;
  Columbus, OH; and Dallas, TX. Other cities are welcome remotely.
• Office Options:
  Hybrid or Remote. Team members residing within a 45 minute commuting radius of a Clearsulting office, we expect 8 days of in-person work per month, allowing flexibility choosing these days to accommodate client meetings, team syncs and individual schedules.
• Travel Expectations: up to 20%

What you'll do

• Support the delivery of ESG implementation engagements by assisting with requirements gathering, solution design, testing, and deployment activities.
• Collaborate with clients and project team members to document business processes,identify reporting requirements, and support ESG reporting initiatives.
• Develop project deliverables, including functional documentation, status reports, testing materials, and training resources.
• Assistin conducting client workshops, working sessions, and stakeholder meetings to gather information and communicate project updates.
• Monitor project milestones, manage assigned work streams, and proactivelyidentifyrisks, issues, and dependencies.
• Research evolving ESG regulations, reporting standards, and industry trends to support client recommendations and project execution.
• Stay informed on Workiva platform capabilities, enhancements, and certification requirements to effectively support client implementations.

What You'll Bring:

• 3-5 years of consulting, ESG reporting, financial reporting, compliance, technology implementation, or related experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Sustainability, Information Systems, ora related field.
• Experience with Workiva, particularly ESG, GRC, or Financial Reporting solutions.
• Experience supporting one or more full lifecycle system implementations.
• Familiarity with ESG reporting frameworks and standards, including GRI, SASB Standards, ISSB, CSRD/ESRS, TCFD, or similar frameworks.
• Familiarity supporting ESG disclosure questionnaires and reporting programs, such as CDP,Eco Vadis, S&P Global CSA, MSCI, Sustainalytics, or similar sustainability assessments
• Understanding of System Development Lifecycle (SDLC) methodologies, including requirements gathering, testing, training, and deployment activities.
• Experience tracking project milestones, managing action items, and supporting stakeholder communications.
• Exposure to sustainability reporting, ESG programs, governance, risk, and compliance initiatives, or regulatory reporting requirements.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer-sponsored visa support.

Nice-to-Haves:

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively collaborate with clients and internal teams.
• Workiva certifications or related ESG, sustainability, business analysis, or project management certifications

Benefits that Benefit You:

We want to cultivate a thriving culture and company—and we know that your health and well-being matter. We offer a benefits package and perks for our team…