Senior Sustainability Controller

Switzerland Global Enterprise

Senior Sustainability Controller leading governance and internal controls for GE Vernova’s sustainability reporting processes. Collaborating across Finance, Sustainability, Legal, and business teams.

Posted 6/3/2026full-timeCambridge • Massachusetts, New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $124,900 - $208,100 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead continued maturation and implementation of GE Vernova’s Sustainability Data Governance Framework
Ensure governance and control requirements are implemented for sustainability reporting metrics
Partner with Sustainability, Finance Controllership, SOX/controls, Legal, and business teams to strengthen the sustainability control environment
Drive continuous improvement and simplification of sustainability reporting processes and controls
Partner with the GEV Sustainability Data Strategy Leader to execute the annual internal assessment process
Lead cross-functional efforts to obtain external assurance over relevant datapoints and disclosures
Address control gaps, data risks, and process weaknesses identified via internal and external audits
Develop and drive remediation plans that improve reporting quality, consistency, compliance, and controls maturity
Support maintenance of a comprehensive regulatory reporting calendar
Partner cross-functionally to support completion and refresh of the group-level Double Materiality Assessment
Build and maintain sustainable reporting processes that support timely, accurate, and well-controlled filings across global jurisdictions
Partner with Digital Technology, Sustainability data leaders, and business teams to improve reporting infrastructure
Support quarter-close sustainability reporting
Serve as a key Finance/Controllership partner to the Sustainability team, business units, functional leaders, Legal, Internal Audit, and external advisors
Provide training and change management support across the enterprise
Support quarterly SEC reporting

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field, with 5+ years of relevant experience
Significant experience in controllership, accounting, financial reporting, audit, internal controls, or related finance governance roles
Familiarity with key sustainability frameworks and regulations, including GHG Protocol, CSRD/ESRS, EU Taxonomy, and other evolving requirements
Strong understanding of governance, internal controls, documentation standards, and audit/assurance readiness
Proven ability to lead complex cross-functional projects with multiple stakeholders and deadlines
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to translate technical requirements into practical business processes
Ability to work independently while building strong partnerships across global teams

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource
access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services
GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions
access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants
tuition assistance
adoption assistance
paid parental leave
disability benefits
life insurance
12 paid holidays
permissive time off

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Hard Skills & Tools

sustainability reportinginternal controlsfinancial reportingauditdata governanceremediation plansregulatory reportingcross-functional project managementdocumentation standardsdata risk management

Soft Skills

analytical skillsorganizational skillsproblem-solving skillsattention to detailverbal communicationwritten communicationstakeholder managementindependent workpartnership buildingchange management