ESG Controller

Responsibilities

• Lead ESG disclosure strategy, governance, and reporting oversight and ensure readiness for evolving global ESG regulatory requirements (CSRD, ISSB)
• Own and oversee McCormick’s 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

• 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

Demonstrates expertise in ESG disclosure strategy, regulatory compliance, and financial reporting processes, with a strong focus on internal controls and stakeholder engagement. Capable of leading enterprise initiatives and translating complex regulatory requirements into actionable guidance.

• ESG Reporting Frameworks
• Financial Reporting Processes
• Internal Controls Expertise
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Regulatory Compliance

• ESG Disclosure Strategy
• Financial Reporting
• SASB
• GRI
• TCFD
• ISSB
• Audit Readiness
• Data Analysis
• Regulatory Filings
• Assurance Processes

• Stakeholder Engagement
• Analytical Skills
• Problem-Solving
• Attention to Detail
• Influencing Without Authority

• ESG Reporting
• Sustainability Reporting
• Audit Requirements
• Global Organizations
• Investor Communications