Director, Carbon Accounting

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Director, Carbon Accounting Role Overview

The Director, Carbon Accounting will lead the development and implementation of a Carbon Accounting Coalition and manage a Carbon Accounting Working Group as part of CA FWD's larger Industry Advisory Group.

Responsibilities

• Launch, manage, and expand a Carbon Accounting Working Group as part of CA FWD's larger Industry Advisory Group
• Develop and implement a broader Carbon Accounting Coalition with a focus on California-based carbon-intensive industries
• Provide communications, research, and thought leadership on carbon accounting frameworks and best practices
• Represent CA FWD on carbon accounting matters publicly
• Manage Carbon Accounting Fellows, capstone students, and/or interns

Requirements

• Experience in carbon accounting, climate policy, or a related field
• Strong understanding of carbon accounting frameworks and best practices
• Excellent communication, research, and thought leadership skills
• Ability to represent an organization publicly and manage a team of fellows, students, and/or interns

Nice to Have

• Experience working with industry advisory groups or coalitions
• Familiarity with California-based carbon-intensive industries
• Strong network of contacts in the carbon accounting and climate policy fields

Benefits

• Compensation and benefits package will be discussed during the hiring process

This role creates positive change by advancing carbon accounting frameworks and best practices in California, working with carbon-intensive industries to promote more sustainable economic growth and helping organizations measure and reduce their environmental impact.

Required qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required; graduate degree strongly preferred (MBA, JD, or advanced degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field)
• At least 10 years' experience in corporate sustainability, carbon accounting, carbon disclosure, management consulting, or related field
• Accounting, finance, or corporate sustainability background with demonstrated understanding of emissions accounting and/or carbon management
• Private sector experience essential – credibility working with corporate executives, sustainability officers, and financial leaders

Salary Range: $115,000 to $125,000 depending on experience. This is an exempt position and includes a generous benefit package. This is a two-year grant-funded position; extension is possible depending on additional funding but not guaranteed.

CA FWD is a multi-partisan, multi-issue nonprofit organization committed to promoting a more sustainable, resilient, and inclusive economic growth model within and across every region of California.