ESG Controller

Responsibilities:

• Monitors the evolving global regulatory ESG reporting landscape and orchestrates various stakeholders in evolving our strategy to meet all requirements; stays apprised of voluntary ESG reporting developments so as to ensure consistency in what Netflix reports externally
• Evaluate and determine the applicability of new reporting regulations globally (and at the legal entity level) based on deterministic thresholds (e.g. materiality, corporate size, etc.)
• Builds our capabilities in terms of people, processes, internal controls and systems (including the evaluation of reporting software workflows) to meet all mandatory ESG reporting requirements globally
• Assists teams in building and/or optimizing data and process flows, ultimately implementing SOX-like controls across the end-to-end business processes from data sources through disclosures
• Develops and operationalizes standardized policies and processes with regard to sustainability reporting (e.g., materiality assessments, disclosure controls and procedures, estimation approaches)
• Coordinates limited and reasonable assurance over ESG disclosures, with external accounting firms, where required
• Coordinates mandatory ESG-related reporting, in partnership with Finance, IR, Legal, Policy, Finance, Statutory, and subject matter experts (e.g. Sustainability for E, Inclusion for S, etc) across the globe to ensure we remain well coordinated and meet all of our regulatory reporting requirements
• Supports and coordinates with teams managing our voluntary ESG reporting to ensure we’re working in a synergistic manner
• Builds and leads a global dream team that will support all ESG reporting and other activities
• Trains key employee groups on reporting processes, controls, need/value of reporting.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience in a combination of ESG reporting, accounting and financial reporting, internal controls, risk management, data management, or related fields.
• Experience in working with ESG reporting standards and frameworks such as GRI, SASB, TCFD, etc;
• Experience in building and improving well-controlled (SOX compliant) processes leveraging technology that scales globally;
• Experience in building and leading high-performing and diverse global teams;
• Strong understanding of ESG issues and willingness to keep up-to-date with the latest ESG guidelines and developments;
• Proven track record in managing multiple projects and consistently meeting deadlines;
• Strong business acumen, communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills;
• High level of critical and logical thinking and comfort with ambiguity;
• Incredible attention to detail and ownership of business outcomes.
• A Master's degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or a related field is a plus;
• Big 4 experience and/or media & entertainment exposure are pluses;
• Relevant professional certifications such as CPA, CFA, Certified Sustainability Practitioner (CSP), Greenhouse Gas Management Institute diploma, or equivalent are a plus.