ESG Reporting Manager

About the position

The ESG Reporting Manager will have responsibility for writing our global ESG reports and actively participating in the implementation, enforcement and monitoring of related systems and controls to ensure compliance with global regulatory agencies. The position will take an active role in researching new global ESG regulations and partnering across the organizations for successful implementation at TJX. This role involves direct engagement with leaders across the organization to ensure the integrity of the sustainability data and compliance with reporting standards, frameworks and regulatory requirements. A successful candidate will demonstrate exceptional multitasking abilities, critical thinking, and effective communication. They will work closely with organizational leaders to maintain high standards of sustainability data and ensure all disclosures meet regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with the Sustainability, Legal, Global Communications, Human Resources and various financial teams to ensure compliance with all global ESG regulatory requirements
• Manage all global ESG reporting preparation, review and analysis
• Participate in the implementation and maintenance of systems for collecting, reporting and analyzing ESG data
• Collaborate across the organization to validate and analyze data from various sources, ensuring accuracy and completeness and maintain appropriate documentation for internal control requirements
• Lead discussions with Internal and External auditors during related audits
• Manage the development, mentorship and training of the Senior Financial Accountant, delegating work and assignments effectively
• Develop talent; Hire, train, mentor and evaluate team, leading talent succession planning
• Provide guidance, prioritization and training to Senior Accountant; leading and reviewing their work and assisting with executive ready presentations
• Coordinate closely with global Finance teams to complete external and internal assurance of reports
• Keep updated on emerging ESG regulations, industry trends, and reporting frameworks, researching regulations and peer filings, and implementing issued regulations to ensure compliance
• Develop project timelines for ESG reporting and manage projects to achieve external reporting deadlines
• Drive continuous improvement efforts in the ESG data reporting processes, systems, and data management to streamline and optimize reporting efficiency and accuracy

Requirements

• Minimum 4-6 years Sustainability, SEC Reporting or Audit experience
• Supervisor Experience (1 to 2+ Years Preferred)
• Bachelor's Degree in Sustainability, Accounting, Finance or equivalent
• CPA/MBA a plus
• Public Accounting a plus
• Technical accounting or sustainability understanding (public/private or mix)
• Excellent interpersonal / relationships skills / Strong communication skills (verbal and written)
• Organizational and time management skill
• Ability to work in a fast paced, deadline-oriented environment and prioritize optimally, with consideration of broader team goals
• Experience leading presentations to senior management
• Adaptable, dynamic problem solver with solutioning skills
• Shown proficiency with Microsoft Office Application
• Project management experience a plus

Nice-to-haves

• CPA/MBA
• Public Accounting experience
• Project management experience

Benefits

• Associate discount
• 401(k) match
• medical/dental/vision
• HSA
• health care FSA
• life insurance
• short/long term disability
• paid holidays/vacation/sick/bereavement/parental leave
• EAP
• incentive programs for management
• auto/home insurance discounts
• tuition reimbursement
• scholarship program
• adoption/surrogacy assistance
• smoking cessation
• childcare/cell phone discounts
• pet/legal insurance
• credit union
• referral bonuses