Associate Director, Sustainability Reporting

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Associate Director overseeing sustainability reporting for Merck, a global healthcare company. Preparing regulatory filings and supporting ESG reporting compliance, accounting, and controls.

Posted 8/17/2026full-timeRahway • New Jersey • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $129,000 - $203,100 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in sustainability reporting, regulatory compliance, and financial processes, with a strong focus on environmental, social, and governance topics. Proven ability to manage projects and drive change in complex environments while maintaining accuracy and effective communication.

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Sustainability ReportingFinancial ReportingProject ManagementCSRD RegulationsCPA

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Hard Skills

AuditingAccountingSustainability RegulationsInternal ControlsFinancial Processes

Soft Skills

Proactive Problem-SolvingDetail-OrientedEffective CommunicationCollaborative Relationship BuildingAbility to Work Under Pressure

Tools & Technologies

Workiva Sustainability Reporting Module

Certifications & Qualifications

CPA

Industry Keywords

Pharmaceutical IndustryEnvironmental ReportingSocial GovernanceCorporate Governance

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About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Focus on the emerging area of Sustainability reporting within the External Reporting group
Prepare the Company for its initial regulatory sustainability filings
Report to the Executive Director – External Reporting
Work extensively with the Sustainability Controller
Help ensure the Company is positioned for and responsive to growing global regulatory external reporting requirements
Address environmental, social and governance reporting topics
Support sustainability reporting compliance, corporate governance, accounting, audits, and sustainability reports
Drive projects and change in complex environments

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
Minimum of 5 years of auditing and/or accounting background
Working knowledge of sustainability-related topics and regulations
Familiarity with CSRD and EU Taxonomy regulations
Project management skills
Experience in financial reporting, financial processes, and internal controls
Proactive problem-solving approach
Detail-oriented with commitment to a high degree of accuracy
Ability to react quickly to changes and work effectively in high-pressure situations
Previous experience working in complex environments and driving change
Effective communication skills and ability to build collaborative relationships
Ability to work in a less structured environment for daily activities
Experience with Workiva sustainability reporting module preferred
Pharmaceutical industry experience preferred
CPA preferred
No visa sponsorship
Valid driving license not required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual bonus eligibility
Long-term incentive eligibility, if applicable
Medical healthcare benefits
Dental healthcare benefits
Vision healthcare benefits
Other insurance benefits for employee and family
Retirement benefits, including 401(k)
Paid holidays
Vacation
Compassionate days
Sick days
Hybrid work arrangement