Manager, Financial Reporting

Our values start with our people, join a team that values you!

We are the nation’s largest off-price retailer with over 2,000 stores, and a strong track record of success and growth. Our focus has always been bringing our customers a constant stream of high-quality brands and on-trend merchandise at extraordinary savings. All while providing a fun and exciting treasure hunt experience.
As part of our team, you will experience:

• Success. Our winning team pursues excellence while learning and evolving
• Career growth. We develop industry leading talent because Ross grows when our people grow
• Teamwork. We work together to solve the hard problems and find the right solution
• Our commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, and our community. We celebrate the backgrounds, identities, and ideas of those who work and shop with us because our differences make us stronger. We strive to be a positive force in our community.

Our Corporate headquarters are in Dublin, CA, we have 3 buying offices in key markets in New York City, Los Angeles, and Boston, and 8 distribution centers nationwide. With 2023 revenues of $20.4 billion, we are a Fortune 500 company who is committed to providing an inclusive work environment with continuous learning opportunities and development for our teams.

GENERAL PURPOSE:
Seeking a motivated candidate for the Financial Reporting team to drive the constant enhancement in the Ross Finance function, processes, systems, and value creation to support and enable continued exemplary financial performance and operations. The Financial Reporting Manager role will play a critical role in ensuring accurate and timely external and internal financial reporting in compliance with regulatory standards and company policies. The Manager of Financial Reporting will oversee the preparation and analysis of the financial statements, manage the quarterly and annual external and internal reporting process, and collaborate closely with various departments to support overall financial transparency and integrity. This role will also include technical accounting responsibilities, including researching and interpreting complex accounting standards, assessing their impact on the Company, and implementing new standards as necessary. accounting, other internal and external reporting. Additionally, the Manager of Financial Reporting will have a key role in the Company's ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) reporting duties and internal financial reporting to provide comprehensive financial insights to key stakeholders.

The base salary range for this role is $117,500 - $192,950. The base salary range is dependent on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, qualifications, relevant education, certifications, seniority, and location. The range listed is just one component of the total compensation package for employees. Other rewards vary by position and location.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Manage the quarterly and annual external reporting process, including the preparation of 10-Qs,10-Ks, 8-Ks, and filing of SEC documents.

• Ensure compliance with SEC regulations, accounting principles (U.S. GAAP), and company policies.

• Stay updated on U.S. GAAP accounting standards and SEC regulations and assess their impact on the Company's financial statements.

• Perform technical accounting research and document conclusions reached in memos.

• Prepare internal reporting schedules with an emphasis on attention to detail.

• Resolve accounting questions raised from the business by performing technical accounting research.

• Manage the earnings release process, including tie-out of all statements made, formatting of the 8-K SEC filing, and filing with the SEC.

• Coordinate and manage relationship with External Auditors including workpaper preparation.

• Develop and maintain accounting policies and procedures to ensure compliance with GAAP and SOX internal controls.

• Partner closely with Investor Relations and Legal on various deliverables, including proofing and validating internal and external press releases, Board and Audit Committee materials, sales releases, earnings releases, proxy filings, and other filings with the SEC.

• Review and assist in the preparation of Board meeting materials, including presentation materials and financial performance summaries.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Finance, Legal, and Investor Relations, to ensure alignment and accuracy in financial reporting.

• Assist in the preparation and review of the Company's ESG reporting, including sustainability disclosures and climate-related financial disclosures, CSR Report, and other reporting as relevant.

• Manage and review additional statutory audits including, but not limited to, our 401(k) audit.

COMPETENCIES:
People

• Building Effective Teams

• Developing Talent

• Collaboration
Self

• Leading by Example

• Communicates Effectively

• Ensures Accountability and Execution

• Manages Conflict
Business

• Business Acumen

• Plans, Aligns and Prioritizes

• Organizational Agility
With particular emphasis on the following specific position-related competencies:

• Strong Analytical Skills

• Detail Oriented

• Technical U.S. GAAP and SEC

• Results Driven

QUALIFICATIONS AND SPECIAL SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Bachelor's degree required in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

• CPA license.

• 5+ years post-college experience (within a Big 4 accounting firm, retail company, or within a financial reporting group).

• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and SEC regulations.

• Strong understanding of SOX and internal controls.

• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex financial information to non-financial stakeholders.

• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

• Experience using Workiva, especially as it relates to XBRL tagging.

• Strong Excel, Word, PowerPoint skills, and Visio. Peoplesoft Financial Systems experience is a plus.

• Ability to cope with pressure and changing priorities.

• Trustworthy with confidential financial information.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/ADA:
Job requires ability to work in an office environment, primarily on a computer.
Requires sitting, standing, walking, hearing, talking on the telephone, attending in-person meetings, typing, and working with paper/files, etc.
Consistent timeliness and regular attendance.
Vision requirements: Ability to see information in print and/or electronically.
This role requires regular in-office presence, including to engage in in-person team interaction, meetings and collaboration, mentoring, coaching, and/or feedback. However, this role can perform duties effectively using a combination of in-office and remote work. #LI-Hybrid

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
None

DISCLAIMER
This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at management's discretion.

Ross is an equal employment opportunity employer. We consider individuals for employment or promotion according to their skills, abilities and experience. We believe that it is an essential part of the Company's overall commitment to attract, hire and develop a strong, talented and diverse workforce. Ross is committed to complying with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, physical, mental or developmental disability, sex (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), veteran status, military status, marital or registered domestic partnership status, medical condition (including cancer or genetic characteristics), genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, as well as any other category protected by federal, state or local laws.