Job Description
About AccountAbility AccountAbility is a global consulting and standards firm that works with businesses, investors, governments, and multilateral organizations to innovate and advance the global sustainability / ESG agenda by improving the practices, performance, and impact of organizations. The firm focuses on delivering practical, effective, and enduring results that enable our clients to succeed. AccountAbility is a Public Benefit Corporation, operating globally through a highly qualified team from offices in New York, London, Riyadh, and Dubai. The firm is the recipient of multiple business awards from the Financial Times , Forbes , and Capital Finance International . Please visit our website https://www.accountability.org to learn more about us and our work. About this position This role is based in New York, NY and requires an in-office presence four (4) days per week, with remote work flexibility on Fridays. The Global Head of Standards will report to the Chief Executive Officer and will serve as a key member of the senior leadership team, with responsibility for driving global strategy, adoption, and revenue growth related to the AA1000 Series of Standards. This role will have oversight of a global and/or matrixed team and will collaborate cross-functionally with Advisory, Research, and Operations functions to ensure alignment and execution of strategic priorities. The Global Head of Standards at AccountAbility will be working with a wide variety of international businesses, governmental and non-governmental organizations, standard setters, framework developers and professional institutes to support the scaling and adoption of the AA1000 Series of Standards. S/he must demonstrate a) the ability to generate, manage, and build stakeholder relationships for firm growth; b) excellent advocacy skills and adaptability to effectively lead a multitude of stakeholder engagements simu