Manager - ESG Reporting

Job ID 10128919 Location Burbank, California, United States / Celebration, Florida, United States Business The Walt Disney Company (Corporate) Date posted Aug. 25, 2025

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Job Summary:

The ESG Reporting Manager plays a key leadership role in managing the company’s Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) reporting processes.

Reporting to and working with the Senior Manager – ESG Reporting, this role is responsible for the end-to-end delivery of ESG disclosures in accordance with international standards and regulatory requirements. The ESG Reporting Manager works across Finance, Sustainability, Risk, Legal, and Operations to ensure data accuracy, process integrity, and alignment with the organization’s strategic sustainability objectives.

The role is supported by a Senior Accountant – ESG Reporting and serves as a subject matter expert for ESG integration into financial reporting and corporate disclosures

What You Will Do:

ESG Reporting Oversight

Lead the coordination, consolidation, and preparation of ESG disclosures for annual and interim reporting cycles, including alignment with global frameworks such as GRI, ISSB (IFRS S1/S2), CSRD, TCFD, and SASB.
Ensure ESG reporting deliverables meet internal and external deadlines, regulatory requirements, and investor expectations.
Oversee quality control processes and documentation to ensure data integrity and audit readiness.

Team Management and Collaboration

Provide day-to-day leadership and support to the Senior Accountant – ESG Reporting, delegating tasks and reviewing deliverables.
Partner closely with the Senior Manager – ESG Reporting to set ESG reporting strategies and manage complex disclosure initiatives.
Build effective cross-functional relationships with stakeholders in Sustainability, Finance, Legal, Risk, and Operations to align ESG data with business objectives.

Data Governance and Analysis

Develop, maintain, and enhance ESG data management frameworks and reporting tools.
Oversee the collection, validation, and reconciliation of ESG metrics (e.g., Scope 1-3 emissions, employee diversity, health and safety performance)
Analyze ESG performance data, identify trends, and support internal reporting and decision-making processes.

Regulatory Compliance and Assurance

Monitor and interpret evolving ESG disclosure requirements from regulators and standard setters (e.g., EU CSRD, SEC proposals, IFRS Sustainability Standards).
Ensure the organization is audit-ready for ESG disclosures and liaise with internal and external auditors as needed.
Contribute to ESG assurance readiness and support the implementation of controls and documentation practices.

Process Improvement and Innovation

Identify and lead initiatives to improve ESG reporting accuracy, efficiency, and automation.
Evaluate and implement ESG reporting tools, platforms, and dashboards in coordination with IT and Sustainability teams.
Support the upskilling of finance and non-finance stakeholders in ESG concepts, metrics, and reporting processes.

Required Qualifications & Skills:

Minimum 5+ years of progressive experience in accounting or financial reporting.
Experience managing cross-functional teams or stakeholders, with proven project delivery skills.
Exceptional organizational and project management abilities, with a detail-oriented and deadline-driven approach.
Advanced analytical and data interpretation skills.
Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, capable of presenting ESG performance to senior leadership and external parties.
Proficiency with ESG and financial reporting systems (e.g., SAP, Workiva, Power BI) and data governance tools.
Proactive, adaptable, and capable of working in a dynamic regulatory environment.
Strong attention to detail.
Able to manage to tight deadlines.
Strong people skills to establish effective working relationships at all levels of the organization.
Ability to work under pressure in an environment where priorities must be continually re-evaluated and adapted as possible.

Preferred Qualifications:

Additional certification or training in sustainability or ESG reporting (e.g., GRI, ISSB, TCFD, CDP) is preferred.
Professional accounting qualification (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CPA).
Technical knowledge of ESG data, financial reporting principles, and sustainability frameworks an advantage.
Familiarity with ESG reporting regulations and standards, e.g. CSRD, ISSB/IFRS S1 & S2, and climate-related risk disclosures.

Education:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

The hiring range for this position in Burbank, CA is $113,600.00 to $138,800.00 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.

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About The Walt Disney Company (Corporate):

At Disney Corporate you can see how the businesses behind the Company’s powerful brands come together to create the most innovative, far-reaching and admired entertainment company in the world. As a member of a corporate team, you’ll work with world-class leaders driving the strategies that keep The Walt Disney Company at the leading edge of entertainment. See and be seen by other innovative thinkers as you enable the greatest storytellers in the world to create memories for millions of families around the globe.

About The Walt Disney Company:

The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.

This position is with Disney Financial Services, LLC, which is part of a business we call The Walt Disney Company (Corporate).

Disney Financial Services, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.

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