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Senior Analyst, Sustainability Advisory

Cushman & Wakefield · Chicago, IL · $72,250–$85,000 a year · Full time

Posted Oct 5, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a time you supported an audit or assurance of emissions data.

What they are checking: Whether they have prepared work that holds up to outside review.

Tell me about a time you explained technical emissions results to a non-technical audience.

What they are checking: Whether they can make complex data understandable for business leaders.

What would you do

A stakeholder sends you incomplete energy data right before a reporting deadline. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they use sound estimation methods and document assumptions instead of guessing.

How would you help an occupier client start measuring their carbon footprint?

What they are checking: Whether they can explain GHG accounting simply and support the growing consulting practice.

About the work

Walk me through how you would build a Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions inventory for a global company.

What they are checking: Whether they understand the GHG Protocol well enough to run the full accounting process.

What is the difference between location-based and market-based Scope 2 emissions?

What they are checking: Whether they understand a key accounting choice that changes reported electricity emissions.

How do you validate activity data you receive from internal teams and third parties?

What they are checking: Whether they check data quality carefully, which is vital for an audit-ready inventory.

Which Scope 3 categories would matter most for a real estate services firm, and why?

What they are checking: Whether they can think about where the firm's value chain emissions really come from.

How do you keep emission factors and calculation methods consistent year to year?

What they are checking: Whether they maintain methodology discipline so results can be compared over time.

Have you used a dedicated GHG accounting platform? How does it compare to working in Excel?

What they are checking: Whether they know the tradeoffs between tools and can work in both.

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The full job description

As published by Cushman & Wakefield.

Job Title Senior Analyst, Sustainability Advisory Job Description Summary Cushman & Wakefield is seeking an experienced greenhouse gas (GHG) Accountant to support the firm’s global Net Zero Program within the Corporate Sustainability function. This role will be responsible for end-to-end GHG accounting for the company’s own operations and value chain emissions, ensuring data integrity, methodological consistency, and alignment with global standards. The GHG Accountant will lead data collection, emissions calculations, and reporting processes, leveraging both Excel and dedicated GHG accounting platforms. This role will partner closely with cross-functional stakeholders and play a critical role in maintaining audit-ready emissions inventories, supporting regulatory disclosures, and informing progress toward Science Based Targets (SBTs) and Net Zero commitments. This role will also support our growing Occupier sustainability consulting practice in the Americas. Job Description Responsibilities: • Own and execute enterprise-wide GHG accounting processes across Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions • Collect, validate, and organize activity data from internal stakeholders and third-party sources • Perform emissions calculations using standardized methodologies and tools, including Excel and GHG platforms, as applicable. • Maintain and update emission factors, calculation methodologies, and documentation in alignment with GHG Protocol • Ensure strong data governance, including execution of controls, reconciliations, and audit-ready documentation • Facilitate and support annual engagement with third-party assurance provider • Support the design and continuous improvement of GHG accounting systems, tools, and processes • Conduct quality assurance and data validation to ensure completeness and accuracy of energy and emissions data • Partner with internal teams (Controllership, Procurement, Corporate Real Estate, Sustainability Services) to improve data quality and coverage, where appropriate • Analyze emissions data and trends to provide insights that inform decarbonization strategies Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, sustainability, engineering, finance, or related field; Master's degree or equivalent preferred • 3-5 years of experience in GHG accounting, sustainability analytics, ESG reporting, or similar role • Strong understanding of GHG Protocol, Scope 1/2/3 accounting, and emissions calculation methodologies • Hands-on proficiency with GHG accounting platforms and Excel-based models to build data models, templates, and reporting dashboards • Experience working with large datasets, data validation, and audit processes • Support implementation and optimization of new sustainability data systems • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (formulas, data modeling, analysis); experience with Power BI or similar tools is a plus • High attention to detail and strong data accuracy mindset • Analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to interpret complex datasets • Strong organizational and process management capabilities • Effective communication skills with ability to translate technical data into insights • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a global, cross-functional environment • Continuous improvement mindset with focus on efficiency and scalability Cushman & Wakefield also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health, vision, and dental insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life, and disability insurance programs, and paid and unpaid time away from work. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, Cushman and Wakefield provide eligible employees with competitive pay, which may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, total hours worked, job type, business line, and applicability of collective bargaining agreements. The compensation that will be offered to the successful candidate will depend on factors such as whether the position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement, the geographic area in which the work will be performed, market pay rates in that area, and the candidate’s experience and qualifications. The company will not pay less than minimum wage for this role. The compensation for the position is: $ 72,250.00 - $85,000.00 Cushman & Wakefield is an Equal Opportunity employer to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position at Cushman & Wakefield, please call the ADA line at 1-888-365-5406 or email Accommodations@cushwake.com . Please refer to the job title and job location when you contact us. INCO: “Cushman & Wakefield”

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