Senior Financial Analyst - Environmental, Social, & Governance

The ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) Senior Financial Analyst will partner cross-functionally with both the Public Financial Reporting team as well as Corporate Sustainability team to enhance and modernize collection processes, documentation and technology solutions for ESG disclosures used in external financial and nonfinancial reporting. ESG reporting includes both the upcoming SEC reporting requirements as well as our routine voluntary reporting to provide transparency on how Ecolab contributes to sustainable development, and this innovative role provides a unique opportunity to make meaningful changes to the processes to collect, review, document and report ESG information for timely, reliable and consistent reporting.

What You Will Do:

• Assist with the development and implementation of improved data management procedures, monitoring, and collection of inputs to ensure the accuracy and completeness of global ESG data.
• Work closely with the Corporate Sustainability team to support process owners and providers of ESG information to enhance internal controls over both financial and non-financial information.
• Formally document and maintain a companywide narrative over the collection, review and disclosure of ESG data inclusive key assumptions and estimations as well as applicable SOX controls.
• Assist in the drafting of new ESG required SEC disclosures in the company's 10-K
• Serve as a key contact to the company's third party auditor as they request support and execute their routine audit procedures over ESG disclosures.
• Act as a liaison between the Public Financial Reporting team, Accounting & Finance, Corporate Sustainability, Internal Audit and Global Supply Chain teams on all things ESG.
• Prepare and/or deliver periodic update reports for leadership.
• Participate in research, benchmarking and other activities to provide strategic insights to strengthen internal controls.
• Assist with external and/or commercial reporting and survey-related activities
• Evaluate and integrate technology solutions where appropriate to support strengthening controls around ESG information.
• Conduct special projects to enhance controls and reporting practices.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Accounting
• 3 years of accounting experience, preferably in a public accounting environment
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Process and detail oriented

Preferred Qualifications:

• CPA
• SEC / SOX reporting experience
• Experience with Hyperion Financial Management consolidation software and Excel retrieve
• Strong organizational and communication skills and the ability to work independently
• Familiarity with concepts of ESG/sustainability disclosure, including materiality, legal implications and governance
• Knowledge of sustainability frameworks such as the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), Task Forceon Climate-Related Disclosures (TCFD), Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB),Climate Disclosure Project (CDP), etc.

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Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

At Ecolab, we believe the best teams are diverse and inclusive, and we are on a journey to create a workplace where every associate can grow and achieve their best. We are committed to fair and equal treatment of associates and applicants. We recruit, hire, promote, transfer and provide opportunities for advancement on the basis of individual qualifications and job performance. In all matters affecting employment, compensation, benefits, working conditions, and opportunities for advancement, we will not discriminate against any associate or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expressions, genetic information, marital status, age, disability, or status as a covered veteran.

In addition, we are committed to furthering the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) through Affirmative Action (AA). Our goal is to fully utilize minority, female, disabled and covered veteran individuals at all levels of the workforce. Ecolab is a place where you can grow your career, own your future and impact what matters.

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.