Job Description

The Senior Analyst of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Controls Modernization is responsible for enhancing and modernizing the ESG control framework to improve the timeliness and reliability of information used in ESG reporting. Reporting to the Manager of ESG Modernization, this role supports formalizing a control framework and initiatives enhancing the reliability of information used in ESG reporting. This includes the development of an annual risk assessment and plan to collect, review, report and retain ESG information.

Responsibilities

Conduct a continual risk assessment of ESG disclosures based on stakeholder feedback and ongoing changes in the business.

Support process owners and providers of ESG information in documenting and enhancing internal controls over both financial and nonfinancial information.

Support the formalization of the completeness and accuracy of the information contained within the Sustainability Report.

Support process owners in establishing policies and procedures to collect, consolidate and validate both financial and nonfinancial disclosed information.

Establish and adopt ongoing inclusion assessment criteria for disclosure.

Refine a process for distribution, concurrence and attestation from senior leaders on content.

Establish and refine a cadence for document preparation, quality assurance, review and publishing to position ourselves to meet potential future regulatory reporting deadlines, and to ensure the report includes timely and relevant information.

Evaluate potential solutions to track workflow and retain documents supporting disclosures, in accordance with our record retention policy.

Identify matters where controls can be improved over the reliability of financial information, track and report on identified findings through remediation.

Prepare and/or deliver periodic update reports for leadership, including the Chief Accounting Officer and the Audit Committee, when applicable. 

Builds strong relationships to work with the business and service lines.

Additional Job Description

Qualifications

Graduate degree

Approx. 4-8 years (or greater) of professional, applicable or accounting experience

Demonstrated ability to work on unstructured assignments and identify process improvements

Problem solving, critical thinking and analytical abilities

Ability to identify, interpret and analyze potential risks and issues

Willing to continuously learn and take on additional responsibilities, attend training, and learn new technical skills related to ESG matters

Professional Certification (preferred)

Desired Skills

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Passion for innovation, automation, and technology

Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated commitment to teamwork and partnerships

Ability to continuously learn and intellectual curiosity

Benefits Overview

The goal of the General Motors total rewards program is to support the health and well-being of you and your family. Our comprehensive compensation plan incudes, the following benefits, in addition to many others:
• Paid time off including vacation days, holidays, and parental leave for mothers, fathers and adoptive parents;
• Healthcare (including a triple tax advantaged health savings account and wellness incentive), dental, vision and life insurance plans to cover you and your family;
• Company and matching contributions to 401K savings plan to help you save for retirement;
• Global recognition program for peers and leaders to recognize and be recognized for results and behaviors that reflect our company values; 
• Tuition assistance and student loan refinancing;
• Discount on GM vehicles for you, your family and friends.