Director, ESG Regulatory Reporting

Posted:
8/18/2024, 5:00:00 PM

Location(s):
Phoenix, Arizona, United States ⋅ Cerritos, California, United States ⋅ California, United States ⋅ Denver, Colorado, United States ⋅ Arizona, United States ⋅ San Francisco, California, United States ⋅ Colorado, United States

Experience Level(s):
Expert or higher ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Legal & Compliance

Workplace Type:
On-site

Prologis, Inc. is the global leader in logistics real estate. In partnership with our customers and our communities, we develop modern, high-quality properties that set the standard for innovative building design and sustainability. Prologis owns or has investments in properties and development projects of ~1.2 billion square feet in 19 countries and enables 2.8% of the world’s GDP. We have committed to achieve net zero emissions by 2040. Beyond real estate, our Essentials platform optimizes the company’s global asset portfolio to provide our customers solutions that address today’s warehouse and shipping challenges. Prologis Ventures invests in logistics innovation and technology companies to modernize supply chains worldwide.

Job Title:

Director, ESG Regulatory Reporting

Company:

Prologis

A day in the life

Prologis is seeking a Director, ESG Regulatory Reporting to play a key role in advancing the company’s ESG disclosure strategy. This role involves monitoring emerging global ESG disclosure regulations and standards, implementing and strengthening ESG data collection and automation and designing and leading ESG regulatory reporting processes. As an industry leader in ESG and sustainability, ranked #2 for installed onsite solar capacity in the U.S., Prologis is committed to achieving net-zero emissions across our value chain by 2040. We are leveraging our 1.2 billion square foot portfolio to benefit our customers and deliver decarbonization solutions at scale. Prologis is also committed to building resilient communities where we operate through innovative social impact programs, collaborative partnerships and employee engagement activities.

Prologis has a long history of transparency and reporting on our ESG and sustainability performance, and we continuously work to improve our processes and reporting based on investor and stakeholder feedback. We are looking for an experienced leader with deep knowledge of ESG regulations and reporting frameworks, supported by strong accounting expertise, to join our team and help us further advance our industry leadership. This position will be a director-level role and will report to the VP, Global ESG with a matrixed reporting line to the VP, SEC Reporting.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Regulated ESG Reporting. Lead, manage and develop a full understanding of the reporting requirements for certain regulated ESG disclosures, including the EU’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and California climate disclosure regulations. Support the SEC Reporting team with SEC-regulated ESG disclosures and review, as required. 
  • ESG Data Collection and Automation. Evaluate current data and information available for CSRD and California regulations, assess gaps, and collaborate with Prologis teams who are leading our global ESG data processes, systems and automation strategies to ensure the new requirements are covered through our global data strategy.
  • Support of Internal Controls and Audit Readiness. Work with SEC Reporting to develop and implement new internal controls for new and existing ESG data, metrics and reporting processes, in collaboration with additional key internal stakeholders including Internal Audit, ESG, IT, Operational Excellence, and Legal teams. Partner with internal accounting team on audit-readiness of ESG data, confirming documentation required for key metrics, assessing completeness and accuracy, and outlining decision-making processes and governance oversight.
  • Report Assurance and Materiality Assessments. Partner with internal accounting team assurance engagements of ESG disclosures for new global ESG regulations and voluntary reporting. Manage key aspects of the double materiality process required for CSRD compliance.
  • Voluntary ESG and SEC Reporting Support. Contribute regulation expertise to our ESG team members who lead our voluntary ESG disclosures and annual GHG Inventory process. Review data and documentation and identify process improvement opportunities and ensure alignment and consistency in data across global ESG reporting, including corporate, SEC-filed and voluntary reports.
  • Regulation Trends Monitoring. Monitor and maintain a deep understanding of the evolving ESG reporting and disclosure landscape, including frameworks, standards, and regulations. Create an internal tracker/dashboard to ensure alignment across internal teams (e.g., Government Affairs, ESG, Global Accounting, and Local real estate teams).
  • Action Plans. Develop governance framework and action plans to close gaps and meet new compliance requirements, including analysis of ROI of options and process requirements. Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of ESG data management and reporting processes.

Building blocks for success

Required:

  • 7+ years' experience in ESG reporting and standards and regulation as well as accounting and financial reporting, internal controls, risk management, data management, or related fields for large public companies, with prior leadership roles.
  • Bachelor's Degree in Business, Accounting / Finance (or other relevant field of study) required.
  • Strong command of ESG reporting standards, frameworks and regulations such as GRI, SASB, TCFD, IFRS/ISSB, CSRD, EU Taxonomy.
  • Experience leading strategic projects and teams in complex, multinational environments with exposure to different reporting requirements.
  • Critical thinker with strong financial analysis and numerical data skills.
  • Ability to work across cross-functional groups, navigate ambiguity, adapt to evolving business needs, and remain calm under pressure.
  • Exceptional project management, organizational, and analytical skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines.
  • Strong communication skills, attention to detail, and ability to distill vast amounts of information into relevant facts.
  • Advanced Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams) and experience with ESG/financial reporting software systems. Experience with Tableau, Power BI, and data visualization is a plus.
  • Ability to build effective relationships and inspire and build trust among team and internal and external stakeholders.

Preferred:

  • Big 4 public accounting experience and real estate experience is a plus.  
  • Advanced degree preferred. 
  • Relevant accounting certifications (CPA, CFA) and experience with internal controls strongly preferred.

Hiring Salary Range of: $136,000 - $187,000. Salary and whole compensation package (bonus target & LTI) to be determined by the candidate’s location, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

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People First

Each of us working at Prologis plays an essential role in the enduring success of our company. We value people who are decisive, courageous and adaptable. While we are one company, locations and departments operate with autonomy and accountability. Individuals take the initiative here.

When you join Prologis, you work shoulder to shoulder with some of the top talent in the industry to do the best work of your career. Every employee belongs. Every employee contributes. Employees advance their careers here.

As a successful global enterprise, Prologis has never lost sight of what matters most, our strong belief that our people are the most important part of our business. And because of that, we provide a generous total rewards package and take a lot of time to focus on quality management and leadership development. People come first here.

All full-time roles in the US come with a robust benefits package which includes healthcare, dental, and vision insurance for employees and eligible dependents. Prologis also offers several other wellness, financial, and work/lifestyle-specific benefits. Our 401(k) retirement plan has a company match of 50% up to 12% of eligible compensation. We also offer generous PTO with a starting accrual of 22 days a year in addition to paid holidays and volunteer time. 

All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of background verification. Prologis is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religions, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Employment Type:

Full time

Location:

Denver, Colorado

Additional Locations:

Cerritos, California, Phoenix, Arizona, San Francisco, California