ESG Reporting Leader Remote

As we create a colorful, capable and cleaner world through chemistry, we invite you tojoin our team to harness the power of chemistry to shape markets, redefine industries and improve lives for billions of people around the world.

We are seeking a dynamic accounting and reporting leader to join our Finance team who will be focused on the emerging area of Environmental Social and Governance (“ESG”) reporting. This position will report to the Head of External Reporting and will work closely with the sustainability reporting team and all controller functions in carrying out the role’s responsibilities around ESG.

The ESG reporting leader will be responsible for helping ensure Chemours is positioned for and responsive to the growing expectations among our stakeholders and regulators for accurate and transparent reporting on areas including climate change, diversity equity and inclusion, as well as our progress towards or overall 2030 Corporate Responsibility Commitments (CRC).

This role will include but is not limited to the co-development and cross-coordination of an implementation plan for the Company’s adoption of the EU CSRD, pending California regulations and future SEC reporting requirements in the ESG space as well as other future regulatory requirements. The ESG reporting lead is a key leader to ensure that Chemours meets its requirements, ensures transparency in its ESG reporting, and manages Chemours’s development and implementation of the necessary systems, processes, and controls for required reporting to ensure success.

This role will also provide Controllership input and oversight to the accounting for environmental remediation activities performed by our Central Environmental Remediation Group. This role requires someone who is highly organized, has a deep understanding of internal controls and can apply the principles of internal control to non-financial data used in ESG/CRC reporting. The successful candidate will also work well in teams and able to communicate clearly with leaders and team members at all levels across the Company.

The responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Leading the design and implementation of internal controls to ensure the completeness and accuracy of non-financial data collected for ESG reporting purposes.
• Lead Finance role on the implementation of IT systems that will be used for the collection of non-financial data. Coordinate with SMEs responsible for providing data from existing software systems, and ensure continuous improvement of enhanced, streamlined tools for data collection.
• Monitor ESG data sources, processes and changes and communicate on issues, status, and solutions to Finance Leadership and Chief Sustainability Officer (CSO)
• Collaborating with the CSO’s team to ensure the continuous development of the company’s ESG reporting in accordance with relevant standards.
• Collaborating with Technical Accounting to ensure appropriate accounting for projects undertaken to meet ESG/CRC goals and commitments.
• Partner with CSO and stakeholders in Finance, Legal, and Human Resources in updating Form 10-K, Form 10-Q and Proxy disclosures (e.g., Risk Factors, Climate Change, Human Capital, environmental remediation liabilities, etc.)
• Identify emerging regulatory changes (e.g., from SEC, European Union, etc.) that affect the Company, communicate impact to Finance Leadership and CSO, and develop plans to ensure timely compliance
• Work with internal auditors to periodically audit the completeness and accuracy of ESG information and the processes by which information is collected, maintained, and verified.
• In collaboration with CSO’s Sustainability Reporting team, External Consultants, and External Reporting, develop a 3rd party assurance roadmap for ESG, designed for compliance with applicable regulations
• Controllership oversight of accounting for environmental remediation activities performed by our Central Remediation Group and Plant Sites and coordinate with external auditors
• Ensures the internal controls (SOX) over environmental remediation accounting activities are designed and operating effectively, including continuous improvement and automation initiatives.
• Support senior leaders and key stakeholders within the organization in their understanding of mandatory ESG disclosures and any related implications from a regulatory perspective.
• Act as a liaison between Finance, Global Sustainability, Legal, Manufacturing, Human Resources as well as other functions to establish proper processes and controls around climate and other ESG-related disclosures. Support functional areas to implement new business processes and controls for data gathering and reporting.
• Lead the development within Controllership of implementation and readiness plans for various ESG reporting-related initiatives, such as the EU’s CSRD, SEC (Securities and Exchange Commission), state, and other global requirements in coordination with the Chemours Sustainability team.

The following is required for this role:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/Finance; CPA required
• Thorough understanding of US GAAP and SEC Reporting Standards
• Minimum 6+ years of experience with Big 4 and/or industry financial reporting roles
• A good understanding of how ESG relates to material business risks and opportunities and an ability to analyze ESG issues and effectively communicate these to others in the organization.
• Knowledgeable in ESG related disclosures and industry trends, and willing to develop expertise.
• Experience with leading planning, executing, monitoring, controlling, and closing out projects
• Understanding of key sustainability frameworks and disclosures, including CSRD, TCFD, SASB, CDP, GRI, and the UN Sustainable Development Goals
• Strong oral and written skills
• Strong project management skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and tight deadlines
• Works well in teams with an ability to interact at all levels of the Company

Benefits:

Competitive Compensation

Comprehensive Benefits Packages

401(k) Match

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Commuter Benefits

Learning and Development Opportunities

Strong Inclusion and Diversity Initiatives

Company-paid Volunteer Days

We’re a different kind of chemistry company because we see our people as our biggest assets. Instead of focusing just on what our employees do each day, we look at how they do it-by taking a different approach to talent development, employee engagement, and culture. Our goal is to empower employees to be their best selves, at Chemours and in life. And we’re proud to be Certified™ by Great Place to Work® .

Learn more about Chemours and our culture by visiting Chemours.com/careers.

Chemours is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, religion, color, gender, disability, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, marital status, family status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. Jurisdictions may have additional grounds for non-discrimination, and we comply with all applicable laws.

Chemours is an E-Verify employer

Candidates must be able to perform all duties listed with or without accommodation

Immigration sponsorship (i.e., H1-B visa, F-1 visa (OPT), TN visa or any other non-immigrant status) is not currently available for this position

In our pursuit to be the greatest place to work, we know that a critical element to enhancing our employee experience is to assure we’re operating with a solid foundation of trust. At Chemours, this means being transparent about how we pay our employees for the work that they do.

Pay Range (in local currency):
$120,064.00 – $187,600.00

Chemours Level:
27

Annual Bonus Target:
14%

The pay range and incentives listed above is a general guideline based on the primary location of this job only andnot a guarantee oftotal compensation. Factorsconsidered in extending a compensation offer include (but are notlimitedto) responsibilities of the job,experience, knowledge, skills,and abilities, as wellas internal equity, andalignment with marketdata. The incentive pay is dependent on business results and individual performance and subject to the terms and conditions of the specific plans.

At Chemours, you will find sustainability in our vision, our business and your future. If you want to work on the leading edge of your field and have a desire to make a difference, join Chemours and discover what it means when we say “We Are Living Chemistry.”

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