Forvis Mazars Grow. Belong. Impact. Forvis Mazars in Ireland is a leading professional services firm with ambitious growth plans and over 1000 staff based in Cork, Dublin, Galway and Limerick. We are an integral part of Forvis Mazars Group, an internationally integrated partnership with over 50,000 professionals operating in over 100 countries and territories around the world. Our strategic framework drives positive and meaningful impact for our people, the environment and local communities while delivering unmatched client experience to our clients. Why join us Our people are ambassadors and leaders and have a bold entrepreneurial spirit to shape the future of our industry and the communities within which we serve. We empower and develop our teams to become professionals of the highest calibre in technical and client excellence. Our people first approach offers our teams a caring work environment which promotes belonging and inclusivity of all cultures and perspectives. The Forvis Mazars Audit & Assurance team is continuing to significantly grow our presence in the market and have ambitious targets to consolidate our position as one of the market leading firms offering services to our clients across multiple sectors and industries. We are proud of the success of our team and we recognise this is achieved by the excellence and commitment of our people as well their dedication to delivering excellent client service and audit quality. We offer opportunities for progression, a bespoke learning and development programme and a collaborative environment. Our team is diverse with a culture underpinned by openness, collaboration and a shared desire for future success. The Position Forvis Mazars, Audit & Assurance team is looking for an experienced Sustainability Assurance Senior Manager to actively lead and contribute to the growth of our Sustainability Assurance practice - contributing to multiple client engagements, delivering professional services, and working on business development activities within our Audit & Assurance offering. The successful candidate will manage sustainability assurance engagements, including CSRD and other sustainability assurance work, for a variety of clients, across several industries. In addition to managing a portfolio of assurance work, this role will also drive external opportunities by winning and delivering assurance projects, supporting audit team when dealing with sustainability matters, and ensuring advice provided to clients is of a high quality. This role offers flexible work from home options and will be discussed during the recruitment process. Key Responsibilities The successful candidate will actively shape the future of Forvis Mazars in Ireland's sustainability assurance service offering and deepen the quality and technical excellence of sustainability assurance at the firm. The successful candidate will manage client accounts, engage in business development activities, and assist with the integration of the wider Forvis Mazars firm's initiatives in the assurance and sustainability space. Manage sustainability assurance engagements, ensuring compliance with sustainability regulations and industry standards. Work closely with the rest of the senior management team in maintaining and developing client relationships. Operational supervision of assignments with a specific focus on assurance projects, resourced from a combined pool of staff to achieve client satisfaction combined with targeted operational deliverables. Co-ordination/project management of assignments for clients in portfolio. Work to deadlines and within budgets. Provide strategic advice to clients on sustainability trends, regulatory changes, and innovative practices. Support the rest of the Audit & Assurance team when dealing with sustainability topics; contribute to the delivery of sustainability trainings. Take part into Forvis Mazars Group initiatives related to sustainability and ensure the liaison between the Group and Forvis Mazars Ireland on sustainability topics. Ideal Candidate This person will have experience of working at a Manager or Senior Manager level within a professional services firm, delivery sustainability assurance engagements, including CSRD limited assurance engagements. Qualified Accountant with ACCA / ACA or equivalent. Experienced in delivering CSRD limited assurance engagement in Ireland. Proven track record of establishing and developing client relationships. Proven track record of managing and delivering client projects, including of large scale projects. The ability to prioritise and organise work, with strong attention to detail. Excellent written and oral communication skills, especially report writing skills. Professional and proactive approach to work. Works well with others in the team, maintaining high standards of quality and demonstrating commitment to self-development. Delivers work to deadlines and keeps relevant parties informed. Experience managing and coaching managers and other senior team members. Don't wait. Act. Please Note: Forvis Mazars is an Equal Opportunities Employer. In applying for a role with us, you consent that Forvis Mazars will process your personal data for the purpose of handling your application. Forvis Mazars endeavours to recruit and fill vacancies directly. However, at times when we do need to engage with agencies, Forvis Mazars operates within a preferred supplier list (PSL) and only work and partner with recruitment suppliers where our agreed contractual terms are in place. 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