Assistant ESG Controller

Solenis is a leading global producer of specialty chemicals focused on delivering sustainable solutions for water-intensive industries, including pulp and paper, institutional, industrial, food and beverage, and pool and spa water markets. The company’s product portfolio includes a broad array of water treatment chemistries, process aids, functional additives, cleaners, disinfectants, and state-of-the-art monitoring, control and delivery systems. These technologies are used by customers to improve operational efficiencies, enhance product quality, protect plant assets, minimize environmental impact, and create cleaner and safer environments.

Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, the company has 70 manufacturing facilities strategically located around the globe and employs a team of over 16,500 professionals in 130 countries across six continents. Solenis is a 2024 Best Managed Company Gold Standard honoree.  For additional information about Solenis, please visit www.solenis.com or follow us on social media.

Full-time job opportunity

Location: Warsaw (hybrid) or Bucharest (hybrid)

The Assistant ESG Controller will play a key role in supporting the ESG Controller by overseeing non-financial reporting, compliance, and ESG data integration into corporate decision-making. This role requires close collaboration with Finance, Sustainability, Risk Management, and cross-functional teams to ensure accurate ESG data collection, validation, and reporting. The candidate will work closely with Finance, Sustainability, and Risk Management teams to implement robust ESG controls and align with evolving regulatory requirements.

What You’ll Do:

• ESG Regulatory gap assessment and reporting: Identify and address gaps in ESG reporting frameworks, ensuring alignment with CSRD, SEC, ISSB, TCFD, and other evolving regulations.
• Risk & Internal Controls: Develop and implement ESG governance frameworks, ensuring data integrity, accuracy, and audit readiness.
• Data Management & Financial Integration: Oversee ESG data collection, validation, and reconciliation, ensuring seamless integration with financial systems and audit readiness.
• Support engagements with ESG raters and rankings: Assist in coordinating ESG-related disclosures and communications to enhance the company’s position in sustainability ratings and investor rankings.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Act as a key liaison between Finance, Sustainability, and external stakeholders, driving ESG disclosure alignment and supporting internal ESG reporting processes.

Basic Qualifications    

• 3-5 years of experience in sustainability reporting, ESG data management, or regulatory compliance.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Sustainability, Environmental Science, Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications            

• Strong knowledge of CSRD, SEC, ISSB, TCFD, and other ESG regulatory frameworks.
• Experience with ESG data management and financial reporting software (e.g., Workiva, OneStream), including automation tools.
• Ability to conduct ESG gap assessments and implement process improvements.
• Familiarity with internal controls, non-financial audits, and risk assessment frameworks.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on ESG data integrity.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and collaboration skills.
• Ability to manage projects, meet regulatory deadlines, and work in a fast-paced environment.

Why Our Team Enjoys Working Here:

• Work in a close-knit team of enthusiastic professionals.
• Welcoming and inclusive environment.
• Hybrid working model.

We understand that candidates will not meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we’ve identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we’d love to learn more about you.

At Solenis, we understand that our greatest asset is our people. That is why we offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits and numerous opportunities for professional growth and development. So, if you are interested in working for a world-class company and enjoy solving complex challenges, whether in the lab or the field, consider joining our team.

Solenis is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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