Why Join RyeStrategy?
At RyeStrategy, we’re on a mission to drive real change in the fight against climate change. As a part of our team, you’ll help small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) and leading enterprises like Salesforce and Atlassian reduce their carbon footprints through our innovative, high-impact solutions.
Our white-glove services and software makes carbon management easy and affordable, from exhaustive footprinting and mitigation strategies, to offset portfolio creation and sustainability reporting. You’ll be at the forefront of bridging the gap between SMBs and large corporations, addressing a critical challenge in corporate emissions reduction.
With increasing demands for carbon reporting, RyeStrategy is poised for rapid growth—and you can be part of this exciting journey. Join us and make a tangible impact on the future of sustainability.
Learn more about us on our website and LinkedIn.
Website: https://www.ryestrategy.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ryestrategy/
About the Role:
We’re looking for a Carbon Accounting Assurance Specialist to join our growing team with a focus on data accuracy, quality control, and audit readiness. This role supports the integrity of our carbon accounting work by reviewing GHG inventories, validating emissions calculations, and preparing documentation for ESG disclosures across Scope 1, 2, and 3. This is a high-impact role focused on ensuring the integrity of our technical work across multiple client projects. You’ll collaborate closely with our Sustainability Director and team of Carbon Consultants to apply rigorous QA processes, helping deliver credible, audit-ready results that drive meaningful outcomes for our clients.
Required Qualifications (Must-Haves)
- Strong understanding of the GHG Protocol framework, including Scopes 1, 2, and 3
- At least 2 years of direct experience calculating and assuring GHG inventories across a range of emission sources
- Demonstrated ability to perform QA reviews on carbon data sets, verify emission factor applications, and identify discrepancies in complex Scope 3 calculations
- Comfort working within spreadsheets and with emissions modeling tools to cross-check formulas, track assumptions, and ensure methodological consistency
- Experience preparing documentation for ESG disclosures such as CDP, SBTi, or EcoVadis, with attention to formatting and completeness
- 3+ total years of experience in carbon accounting, sustainability consulting, or environmental data analysis
Preferred Qualifications (Nice-to-Haves)
- Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, sustainability, accounting, data analytics, or a related field
- Experience reviewing supplier-reported Scope 3 data and normalizing datasets
- Experience with assurance processes (e.g., ISO verification or third-party audits)
- Experience preparing for or completing ESG-related third-party assurance or audits
- Knowledge of ESG frameworks such as GRI, SASB, or ISSB
To be successful in this role, you should be:
- Exceptionally detail-oriented and methodical, with a strong focus on data accuracy and documentation
- Self-directed and able to manage your own workload across multiple projects without sacrificing quality
- Passionate about advancing high-integrity carbon reporting and enabling climate action through better data
- Curious and collaborative - willing to ask questions, document findings, and continuously improve internal QA processes
- Professional and reliable in internal team communications, with a strong sense of ownership and follow-through
Role Specifics:
- Full-time, salaried position
- Remote-first, with occasional in-person meetings or team activities
- Salary range: $70,000–$80,000 base per year, depending on experience
- Company-provided laptop and essential software/tools
- Monthly stipend to assist with personal wellness or home office expenses
- Must be based in the United States
- Full professional proficiency or native/bilingual proficiency in English
Join a mission-driven startup with opportunities to grow as the company expands.
RyeStrategy is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, religion, age, sex, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
If you have any questions, please contact info@ryestrategy.com for further information, and complete the following form to apply: https://forms.gle/m7oHZtoJxmdqkQ4XA
