Accounting Analyst, ESG Controller - Chief Accounting Office

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What is the role?

At Bloomberg Finance, we are committed to providing world class support to our business partners by providing insight on business performance, financial oversight and thought leadership.

The Chief Accounting Office is responsible for preparing and maintaining the integrity of the financial statements and other financial information relating to the Company, including the adequacy and effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting (ICFR). The team partners closely with other areas across finance, risk and the business to help ensure our financial disclosures are robust and we are constantly evolving as new requirements, including regulatory and customer driven expectations, come into effect.

We are looking for an Analyst to join our ESG Controllership team. This role is heavily focused on evolving ESG disclosure requirements and our reporting of those requirements both internally and externally. As a member of this team, you will deliver a unique blend of controls and ESG regulatory principles, working alongside our Sustainability teams and interacting with stakeholders across the organization.

We’ll trust you to:

• Have, or develop, an understanding of ESG and sustainability related principles and regulations and the ability to keep up to date on evolving regulations
• Strong background in reading and interpreting regulatory rulemaking and frameworks
• Draft and maintain standardized policies for external reporting, including disclosure controls and procedures
• Review external reporting and verify completeness and accuracy of disclosures and compliance with regulatory requirements
• Manage regulatory filings, working with stakeholders to fulfil required disclosure content
• Partner across functional teams to establish controls and processes to facilitate external reporting
• Perform and document data quality verification procedures and execution of internal controls
• Collaborate with Finance Systems and business partners to enhance reporting across platforms
• Liaise with external auditor to provide requested deliverables and monitor status
• Draft leadership updates to communicate project status and key issues

You’ll need to have:

• A minimum of 4 years’ accounting and internal controls experience
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance or related discipline
• Strong Microsoft Office skills (e.g., Power Point, Excel)
• Flexibility in adapting to an evolving, fast-paced environment
• Strong organizational skills, effective communication skills, and the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and stakeholders

We’d love to see:

• An understanding of, and interest in, global evolving ESG regulations
• Experience in public accounting
• Familiarity with sustainability reporting systems and their implementation
• CPA (or equivalent) or working towards one

Salary Range = 85,000 - 120,000 USD Annual + Benefits + Bonus

The referenced salary range is based on the Company's good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training and skill level.

We offer one of the most comprehensive and generous benefits plans available and offer a range of total rewards that may include merit increases, incentive compensation (exempt roles only), paid holidays, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k) +match, life insurance, and various wellness programs, among others. The Company does not provide benefits directly to contingent workers/contractors and interns.

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