Scope 3 Carbon Accounting Manager at FirstCarbon Solutions – Alameda, CA

FirstCarbon Solutions (FCS), an ADEC Innovation, is focused on improving the world we live in. It's our goal to improve the lives of all the people we work with, whether they are clients, partners, or colleagues. Come join our team of amazing professionals dedicated to making the world a better place!

FirstCarbon Solutions is searching for a Senior ESG & Sustainability Manager – Scope 3 Carbon Accounting to join our expanding, and fast-paced Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) team. Working in an evolving ESG space with diverse corporate clients, we are looking for a growing leader with technical expertise in sustainability and ESG strategy area of Scope 3 Carbon Accounting and Science-based Targets. The ideal individual will have a passion for the subject matter, advanced technical expertise/background, and a drive to continually learn and expand their career in corporate sustainability.

Working directly with the ESG Directors Team, the Senior Manager’s primary responsibilities will be to develop the ESG strategy team’s technical capabilities and lead the delivery of technical work. Secondary responsibilities include liaising with clients on deliverables, managing strategy team members, and supporting ESG business development activities led by others.

As part of the Sustainability team, you will be expected to serve as a project director and as a technical and subject matter expert and have the ability to think strategically and creatively about the client’s corporate context and sustainability challenges. The Senior Manager will be responsible for ensuring the alignment of expectations between the ADEC technical team and the client, managing workload and schedules to meet project deadlines. The role will also contribute to the management and training of the global team of sustainability professionals.

This role will report to the Vice President, Impact, who oversees the ESG consulting team.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage technical aspects of ESG, Sustainability, or similar projects with multiple clients
• Leader, manager, doer: ability to take on any one of those roles when the situation requires
• Sustainability and ESG technical subject matter expert in Scope 3 Carbon Accounting and data management, Science-based Targets, and Decarbonization planning
• Developing scopes of work and budgets for proposals
• Coach, mentor, guide, and want to help grow our team members, particularly in developing technical analysis and technical project deliverables
• Manage project-assigned staff at different levels of the organization to ensure projects are completed on time, on scope, and on budget

Education and Experience

• GHG emission calculations/verification ideally with a certification in at least one protocol
• Science-based targets compliant analysis and SBT submissions
• Awareness of global ESG regulations, and their implications related to the growing rigor and standards of technical ESG deliverables
• Advanced degree in Business, Engineering, Sustainability, Environmental Sciences or related discipline or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 8+ years minimum, 10+ years desirable of sustainability technical work and project delivery, ideally in a consulting environment

Work Environment

The position operates in a dynamic and highly collaborative working environment. FCS is dedicated to providing our staff the opportunity to elect remote, hybrid home/office as well as office location options. This role routinely uses standard office equipment.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear; have hand/finger dexterity; and reach with hands and arms. The employee will spend extended periods of time in front of a computer/laptop. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Compliance with all ADECi & FCS Travel and Workspace Policies that align with the CDC, local, state, and federal guidelines must be followed and upheld.

Competitive, progressive benefits, including

Full-time, regular employee example (actual package may vary dependent on employment status and eligibility):

• Up to 100% employer paid premiums employee medical (with buy-up options) and up to 55% coverage for eligible dependent(s)
• Up to 80% employer-paid dental and vision covered premiums for employees. Eligible dependent coverage also available.
• Employer sponsored Group Life and AD&D insurance with discounted voluntary coverage also available
• Employer covered Short- & Long-Term Disability insurance
• Employee Assistance & Wellness Programs (EAP)
• 401(k) & Roth retirement savings accounts (see HR department for details on contributions and exclusions)
• Pet insurance discounts
• Volunteer programs, committees, and opportunities
• Mentorship program and Work/Life Balance initiatives!

*All benefits are subject to eligibility and may be changed at any time by the Company.

Salary: $120,000-$140,000

FCS offers competitive salaries and robust benefits with opportunities for personal and professional development. If you want to work in a collaborative, creative work environment where you can provide meaningful contributions while being challenged to grow on the job, then you are encouraged to apply!

Diversity and respect are fundamental. Fundamental to our teams. Fundamental to our clients. Fundamental to the communities we serve and live in. Fundamental to the landscapes we work within. We need you and your unique talents, history, and background to become the Company we aspire to be. We insist upon a culture of common respect, expect transparency, and celebrate the fundamental value and dignity of all individuals. Our mutual equality as humans is the path to diverse and innovative collaboration. We cultivate integrity, driving us to growth, and allowing us to achieve more together than we could ever hope to as individuals.