Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Aegon is a company focused on sustainability and financial leadership, seeking a Director of Finance specializing in sustainability reporting. The role involves overseeing ESG reporting, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and leading a team to deliver accurate sustainability disclosures.
Responsibilities
- Lead the development and operation of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG)/sustainability reporting to align with the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) of the European Union (EU) and sustainability reporting requirements in the United States. Ensure disclosures included in the CSRD report are consistent with ESG strategies defined by the company
- Lead preparation of annual sustainability reports, including environmental reports, sustainability bond impact reports, and any related reporting requirements. Ensure consistency and alignment of public sustainability narratives, metrics, and claims across all channels
- Oversee data collection, governance and assurance processes for all ESG-related disclosures
- Responsible for department deliverables in area of expertise; provide guidance to team members
- Provide leadership to the Sustainability Reporting team regarding resource prioritization, allocation of resources, and performance assessment of employees. Provide two direct reports with career development insights and build a strong team environment
- Serve as a point person for ad hoc requests from other departments
- Direct major change initiatives related to sustainability regulatory reporting (CSRD, enhancement of reporting tools, and data elements; ensure quality of work and delivery within timelines/budget
- Partner closely with internal audit, compliance, external audit, and necessary areas within Financial Reporting to ensure accuracy and compliance of sustainability reporting
- Develop strong relationships with external auditors and lead the resolution of issues identified by the external auditors during quarterly reviews and annual audits
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, or equivalent experience
- 12 years of accounting/finance experience including eight years of management experience
- Extensive knowledge of assigned business area (e.g. ESG SEC Reporting)
- Strong leadership and people management skills
- Ability to effectively communicate, orally and in writing, to diverse audiences
- Organizational and prioritization skills
- Advanced computer skills in MS Office, Excel and financial business systems
- CPA/advanced degree
- Proficient with reporting tools
- Proven ability to lead teams, drive process improvements, and manage regulatory change
- Proven ability to manage deadlines in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
- Experience working with Workiva and other financial reporting software
Benefits
- Hybrid (In Office: Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays)
- Annual Bonus based on the Company Bonus Plan/Individual Performance and is at the Company’s discretion
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