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About the Role

RSM’s ESG Advisory Services practice partners with organizations across industries to help them meet their sustainability, climate, and ESG priorities through a practical, data‑driven, and business‑focused approach. We support clients in assessing their ESG maturity, designing and operationalizing ESG strategies, and integrating sustainability into decision-making, risk management, and long-term value creation. As a Sustainability Advisory Director, you will play a key leadership role in expanding our ESG practice across North America. This includes driving business development, building and managing a high‑performing consulting team, developing thought leadership, and delivering impactful sustainability and AI‑enabled ESG solutions for clients.

Responsibilities

Lead business development efforts, including originating new opportunities, cultivating executive‑level client relationships, and closing engagements.
Build, scale, and manage a growing sustainability advisory team, including hiring, coaching, and developing talent.
Develop new ESG + AI service offerings that integrate data analytics, automation, and emerging technologies into sustainability programs.
Serve as a key leader in shaping RSM’s broader ESG strategy and go‑to‑market approach, including how AI will influence future ESG reporting and operations.
Partner across RSM service lines (AI, digital, risk, assurance, tax) to identify cross‑selling opportunities and integrate ESG with broader firm capabilities.
Oversee and direct ESG projects, ensuring high‑quality deliverables that align with client objectives.
Advise clients on integrating AI tools and automation into ESG measurement, reporting, forecasting, and scenario analysis.
Lead the development of ESG strategies, climate‑related risk assessments, materiality assessments, sustainability reports, decarbonization plans, and governance frameworks.
Guide clients on responsible AI use related to sustainability (e.g., data privacy, bias mitigation, model transparency, AI governance).
Use advanced analytics and AI‑enabled insights to help clients quantify sustainability impacts and improve operational decision-making.
Ensure adherence to RSM methodologies while driving continuous improvement of tools, templates, and technology‑enabled solutions.
Present findings and recommendations to client leadership teams and boards.
Facilitate workshops and cross-functional discussions on ESG, climate risk, and the implications of AI on sustainability programs.
Build trusted, long‑term relationships with clients and act as their primary advisor throughout their ESG and AI‑transformation journeys.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Sustainability, Environmental Science, Engineering, Business, or related field
10+ years of experience in sustainability, climate advisory, ESG consulting, or a related field
Proven track record in business development, including revenue generation and successful proposal development
Experience growing or leading a consulting practice or team, preferably within professional services
Deep knowledge of ESG frameworks and standards (e.g., SASB, GRI, TCFD, IFRS S1/S2).
Strong technical background in GHG accounting, LCA, SBTi, decarbonization pathways, and CDP reporting
Experience using AI and analytics tools to support ESG data aggregation, reporting, forecasting, or scenario modeling
Familiarity with responsible AI principles related to governance, transparency, and ethical use of technology in ESG programs
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey complex concepts to non‑technical audiences

Skills

Sustainability
Climate Advisory
ESG Consulting
Business Development
Proposal Development
Consulting Practice Leadership
ESG Frameworks and Standards
GHG Accounting
LCA
SBTi
Decarbonization Pathways
CDP Reporting
AI Tools
Analytics Tools
ESG Data Aggregation
ESG Reporting
ESG Forecasting
ESG Scenario Modeling
Responsible AI Principles
AI Governance
AI Transparency
Ethical Use of Technology
Communication Skills

Experience Level

10+ years of experience

Education Level

Bachelor’s degree

Salary/Compensations

$130,000 - $221,000

Benefits

Competitive benefits and compensation package
Flexibility in schedule
Discretionary bonus based on firm and individual performance

About the Company

We are the leading provider of professional services to the middle market globally, our purpose is to instill confidence in a world of change, empowering our clients and people to realize their full potential.
Our exceptional people are the key to our unrivaled, inclusive culture and talent experience and our ability to be compelling to our clients.
You’ll find an environment that inspires and empowers you to thrive both personally and professionally.
There’s nowhere like RSM.
We foster an environment of camaraderie, collaboration and learning—one in which you can be your authentic self and feel seen and supported by leaders and colleagues as you pursue your personal and professional best.
Expanding our team with dedicated teammates, values-driven individuals and diverse thinkers results in better work—and a great work experience.
Our clients benefit from fresh insights and energy as we partner to support them, and our teams enjoy a work environment that inspires and empowers them to thrive.

Equal Opportunity

RSM does not tolerate discrimination and/or harassment based on race; colour; creed; sincerely held religious beliefs, practices or observances; sex (including pregnancy or disabilities related to nursing); gender (including gender identity and/or gender expression); sexual orientation; national origin; ancestry; familial or marital status; age; physical or mental disability; citizenship; political affiliation; medical condition (including family and medical leave); domestic violence victim status; past, current or prospective service in the Canadian uniformed service; Canadian Military/Veteran status; pre-disposing genetic characteristics or any other characteristic protected under applicable provincial employment legislation.
Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request in connection with the recruitment process and/or employment/partnership.
RSM is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities.
If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, interview, or otherwise participate in the recruiting process, please call us at 800-274-3978 or send us an email at careers@rsmus.com.