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Sustainability Advisory, Senior Associate

RSM US LLP
$85,100 - $161,700
United States
Aug 13, 2025
We are the leading provider of professional services to the middle market globally, our purpose is to instill confidence in a world of change, empowering our clients and people to realize their full potential. Our exceptional people are the key to our unrivaled, culture and talent experience and our ability to be compelling to our clients. You'll find an environment that inspires and empowers you to thrive both personally and professionally. There's no one like you and that's why there's nowhere like RSM. RSM Environment, Social, and Governance ( "ESG") Advisory Services practice helps companies and organizations, both private and public sector, execute on their ESG strategic and operational mandates through utilizing an industry-focused, analytical, transparent, and data driven approach. We are often called on to assess, identify, strategize, and provide industry insights to enable companies to determine their ESG maturity, plan their next steps concerning ESG, and integrate ESG into their operational and strategic decision making. We ultimately provide our clients with the confidence and understanding to navigate the ESG landscape, including risks, trends, and opportunities, becoming their first-choice advisor throughout their ESG journey. Responsibilities: Conducting research and the employment of RSM's ESG methodologies to deliver on various client engagements Working with team members on various projects, such as ESG related deliverables, policies, reports, strategies, social-return on investment models and outputs, etc. Participating in the continuous improvement of RSM's ESG methodologies Engaging directly with clients and various stakeholders both informally and formally as part of business development and ongoing project management activities Actively contributing to business development efforts through proposal and pitch deck creation, statement of work and engagement letter drafting Building the ESG practice throughout RSM in North America through thought leadership articles and educational presentations, as well as internal knowledge transfer Identifying and acquiring credentials in various ESG-related topics and technologies Understand firm capabilities across lines of business to identify cross selling opportunities Required Qualifications: Relevant Bachelors degree in Commerce, Sustainability, Engineering, Environmental Science or similar Experience researching data and supporting the creation of detailed reports, as well experience conducting ESG assessments, supporting ESG strategies, and writing ESG reports/policies Experience and familiarity with ESG frameworks and standards, e.g. Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB), Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), Taskforce on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD), IFRS S1 and S2, etc. Experience with GHG modeling (carbon inventory modeling) aligned to the GHG Protocol Experience helping organizations integrate climate risk into their risk management functions Experience implementing life cycle analysis (LCA) Experience developing decarbonization plans and science-based targets (SBTi). Experience with Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) reporting 3+ years of experience in management and/or strategy consulting At RSM, we offer a competitive benefits and compensation package for all our people.We offer flexibility in your schedule, empowering you to balance life's demands, while also maintaining your ability to serve clients.Learn more about our total rewards at https://rsmus.com/careers/working-at-rsm/benefits. All applicants will receive consideration for employment as RSM does not tolerate discrimination and/or harassment based on race; color; creed; sincerely held religious beliefs, practices or observances; sex (including pregnancy or disabilities related to nursing); gender; sexual orientation; HIV Status; national origin; ancestry; familial or marital status; age; physical or mental disability; citizenship; political affiliation; medical condition (including family and medical leave); domestic violence victim status; past, current or prospective service in the US uniformed service; US Military/Veteran status; pre-disposing genetic characteristics or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law. Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request in connection with the recruitment process and/or employment/partnership.RSM is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, interview, or otherwise participate in the recruiting process, please call us at 800-274-3978 or send us an email at careers@rsmus.com. RSM does not intend to hire entry level candidates who will require sponsorship now OR in the future (i.e. F-1 visa holders). If you are a recent U.S. college / university graduate possessing 1-2 years of progressive and relevant work experience in a same or similar role to the one for which you are applying, excluding internships, you may be eligible for hire as an experienced associate. RSM will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the requirements of applicable law, including but not limited to, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For additional information regarding RSM's background check process, including information about job duties that necessitate the use of one or more types of background checks, click here. At RSM, an employee's pay at any point in their career is intended to reflect their experiences, performance, and skills for their current role. The salary range (or starting rate for interns and associates) for this role represents numerous factors considered in the hiring decisions including, but not limited to, education, skills, work experience, certifications, location, etc. As such, pay for the successful candidate(s) could fall anywhere within the stated range. Compensation Range: $85,100 - $161,700 Individualsselected for this role will be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on firm and individual performance.