Lead Consultant, Sustainability Assurance & Consulting

General informationNameLead Consultant, Sustainability Assurance & ConsultingPosting TitleLead Consultant, Sustainability Assurance & ConsultingRef #2236471Date PublishedFriday, February 27, 2026CityRaleighStateNorth CarolinaCountryUnited StatesJob CategoryRisk AdvisoryAdvertised LocationUS-NC-RaleighWorking timeFull TimeDescription & RequirementsAs a Lead Consultant with the Sustainability Consulting & Assurance group, you will be embarking on an opportunity to engage in and support innovative ESG solutions for a growing client base. You will work with a team to establish ESG data and content collection, engage in validation processes for various stakeholder groups, and generate ESG metrics, reporting, and other communications. This is an emerging, high-growth business initiative with high visibility. We are seeking a high achiever who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and enjoys collaboration and building solutions with other groups to be a trusted advisor to our clients in an evolving market space. What You Will Do: Coordinating with clients, co-workers, and partners for environmental, social, and governance (ESG) implementation assurance and reporting Collaborating in establishing data-driven ESG goals, milestones, and metrics as applicable for the client's organization Performing sustainability-related assurance procedures such as evaluating and testing processes and related controls Supporting corporate reporting in line with recognized ESG standards and frameworks such as GHG Protocol, TCFD, GRI, SASB, CDP Participating in client meetings and assisting in the preparation of reports Minimum Qualifications: A Bachelors degree in accounting or a related business discipline with a focus on sustainability, climate, and ESG preferred 5 years of related experience Prior experience leading projects and/or engagements Familiarity with greenhouse gas (GHG) reporting criteria Experience with external financial or sustainability assurance Ability to travel up to 20% Preferred Qualifications: CPA License, or CPA eligible Understanding of or experience with ESG reporting software Fundamentals of Sustainability Accounting Credential (FSA credential) Prior experience in a consulting firm or prior experience with internal sustainability #LI-CH1

Created: 2026-03-04