ESG Compliance Manager

at  Cognex Corporation

Job Description
The Company:
Cognex is the global leader in the exciting and growing field of machine vision, with annual revenue approaching $1 Billion. We are a financially strong international company with a culture that maintains the fast-paced, creative environment of a startup. Our employees, proudly called “Cognoids,” take their work seriously but don’t take themselves seriously. Our Work Hard, Play Hard, Move Fast culture recognizes our employees for their innovation, perseverance, and hard work in a fun and rewarding environment. We value in-person team collaboration, while offering a hybrid work schedule.
The Team:
The Controllership team in the Finance function plays a critical role in ensuring accurate reporting of the company’s financial information and compliance with relevant regulations and standards. The Finance leadership team has a proven track record of talent development. We invest in our team members and partner with them on their career development by offering a wide range of opportunities, including mentorships, special project assignments, training programs, and executive exposure.
The Role:
The ESG Compliance Manager will be responsible for developing, implementing, and executing our company’s ESG strategies and initiatives. This role requires high standards for accuracy and meeting deadlines, excellent project management and communication skills, and a deep understanding of ESG frameworks and reporting standards. This role will report to the Assistant Controller and will be based out of our corporate headquarters in Natick, Massachusetts. This is a high-visibility role that offers significant exposure to company leadership as well as opportunities to take on increasing responsibilities within the company.

Essential Functions:

• Develop and execute comprehensive ESG strategies aligned with the company’s mission, values, and business goals.
• Oversee the collection, management, and analysis of ESG data to support reporting and performance improvement.
• Lead the preparation and dissemination of ESG reports, ensuring compliance with relevant reporting requirements for the EU’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), California SB 253 and SB 261, CDP questionnaire, and others.
• Monitor and interpret ESG-related regulations and industry trends to ensure the company’s adherence to legal requirements and best practices.
• Engage with employees, customers, investors, and other stakeholders to communicate the company’s ESG performance and initiatives.
• Ensure strong internal controls around the ESG reporting process and compliance with applicable regulatory frameworks.
• Identify and implement improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy of ESG reporting.
• Develop and maintain ESG metrics and KPIs to track progress and identify areas for improvement.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Highest standards for accuracy and meeting deadlines
• Excellent organizational and project management skills
• Proactive and independent in carrying out responsibilities and exercising judgment
• Proven ability to communicate complex ESG concepts to diverse audiences, both internally and externally
• Proficiency in data analysis tools and sustainability software
• Ability to work cross-functionally and cross-regionally
• Process improvement mindset

Minimum education and work experience required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Business Administration, or a related field
• Master’s degree is a plus
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in ESG, sustainability, or a related field
• Strong knowledge of ESG frameworks, standards, and reporting requirements (e.g., GRI, SASB, TCFD)
• Certification in ESG or sustainability (e.g., LEED, CSR-P, etc.) is a plus

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Additional Job Description
Equal Employment Opportunity
Cognex is an equal opportunity employer. Cognex evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic

• Develop and execute comprehensive ESG strategies aligned with the company’s mission, values, and business goals.
• Oversee the collection, management, and analysis of ESG data to support reporting and performance improvement.
• Lead the preparation and dissemination of ESG reports, ensuring compliance with relevant reporting requirements for the EU’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), California SB 253 and SB 261, CDP questionnaire, and others.
• Monitor and interpret ESG-related regulations and industry trends to ensure the company’s adherence to legal requirements and best practices.
• Engage with employees, customers, investors, and other stakeholders to communicate the company’s ESG performance and initiatives.
• Ensure strong internal controls around the ESG reporting process and compliance with applicable regulatory frameworks.
• Identify and implement improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy of ESG reporting.
• Develop and maintain ESG metrics and KPIs to track progress and identify areas for improvement