Job Description

We, at Leggett & Platt Inc., are searching for a(n) ESG Governance Specialist to join the Global Sustainability Team which drives the organization’s sustainability strategy through leadership and innovation. As a global-diversified manufacturing company, it’s sometimes hard to explain all the different things we do. We like to say, “we’re the biggest company no one has ever heard of.” We are confident you interact with one of our products in your daily life without knowing it. Whether it’s the mattress you sleep on, the car you drive, the plane you fly on, or the furniture you sit on, our high-quality components are there supporting you. If you join our team, your work will ensure people across the world have a little more comfort in their lives.

As a(n) ESG Governance Specialist you will have the opportunity to develop and execute an ESG data reporting and controls program. Your contributions will have a direct impact on the business by being responsible for ESG data governance, accuracy, collection, reporting, and analysis to ensure timely and accurate ESG regulatory and voluntary reporting. This role will coordinate with members of diverse teams (sustainability, human resources, risk management, legal, internal audit, etc.) to deliver high-quality ESG information, compliance with regulatory requirements, and support voluntary reporting, such as the annual L&P Sustainability Report. This position reports to the Sustainability Director. This is a remote position.

So, what will you be doing as a(n) ESG Governance Specialist?

• Monitor the ESG-related regulatory landscape, maintain regulation tracking tool, and understand requirements, with shared responsibility and support from our internal legal department.
• Develop reporting policies and procedures and create standardized and controlled processes to support compliance with regulatory requirements and voluntary initiatives we choose to pursue.
• Support regulatory filing processes, with shared responsibility and support from our internal legal department, ensuring timely, accurate, and complete documentation and data inputs.
• Perform risk assessments for the design of internal controls and governance.
• Document and identify improvement opportunities around the collection of disparate metric sources.
• Provide guidance to subject matter expert teams on appropriate internal control documentation.
• Support the organization’s readiness for attestation, serve as a central point of contact to coordinate relevant internal audits, and support external, third-party audits by providing requested information and timely response.
• Ownership and administration of Workiva and/or other applications to collect, process, and organize data that supports the auditability of data.
• Train key employee groups on reporting processes, controls, need, value of reporting, and on systems/tools used to gather data.
• Lead, participate, or assist with various projects as needed.
• Provide regular status reporting to direct manager and assist with the development of communications to executive management.

To be successful in this role, you’ll need:

• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university in Business, Accounting, or a related field
• 3-5 years of relevant experience
• Experience in accounting/finance, compliance and/or regulatory reporting
• Understands internal controls and has experience in designing and executing controls
• Familiarity or experience with COSO framework of controls
• Ability to coordinate with various functional areas of the business
• Data management and analytics skills including collecting, organizing, and analyzing complex and/or technical data
• Project management and project tracking skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Familiarity with the landscape of ESG-related voluntary and regulatory disclosure frameworks globally (CSRD, ISSB, SASB, TCFD, CDP, etc.)
• Ability to deliver high-quality work within a fast-paced environment where priorities may rapidly shift on a given day
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Office Excel skills

Things we consider a plus:

• Greenhouse gas emissions accounting experience
• Using applications to collect, process, and organize data that supports the auditability of data
• Internal audit experience and working to support external audits

What to Do Next

Now that you’ve had a chance to learn more about us, what are you waiting for! Apply today and allow us the opportunity to learn more about you and the value you can bring to our team. Once you apply, be sure to create a profile, and sign up for job alerts, so you can be the first to know when new opportunities become available.

Our Values

Our values speak to our shared beliefs, and describe how we approach working together.

• Put People First reflects our commitment to safety and care of each other, learning and development, and creating an inclusive environment of mutual respect, empathy and belonging.
• Do the Right Thing focuses us on acting with honesty and integrity, delivering the results the right way, taking pride in our work, and speaking the truth – good or bad.
• Do Great Work…Together occurs when we engage without hierarchy, collaborate as a team, embrace challenges, and work for the good of all of us.
• Take Ownership and Raise the Bar demonstrates our responsibility to add value and make a difference, challenge the status quo and biases to make things better, foster innovative and creative solutions to drive impact, and explore new perspectives and embrace change.

Our Commitment to You

We're actively taking steps to make sure our culture is inclusive and that our processes and practices promote equity for all. Leggett & Platt is comprised of people of all abilities, gender identities and expressions, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, veteran status, and more. Join us!

We welcome and encourage applications if you meet the minimum qualifications. Even if you do not meet the preferred qualifications, we’d love the opportunity to consider you.

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