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Ja'mesia Morris

@jamesiamorris

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I am a CPA and ESG/Sustainability Reporting Manager driving data-driven compliance and strategy.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I’m seeking senior ESG or sustainability reporting roles where I can lead cross-functional teams, apply analytics for CSRD/ISSB/TCFD compliance, and drive measurable climate and sustainability outcomes.

I am a Certified Public Accountant and Manager in KPMG's Deal Advisory practice with over five years of experience. I specialize in ESG and sustainability reporting across insurance, technology, banking and manufacturing sectors.

I lead cross-functional and global teams to deliver CSRD scoping, multi-framework gap assessments and TCFD reporting, translating double materiality analyses into actionable disclosure requirements and strategies.

I have developed sustainability metrics databases, authored TCFD reports, co-led development of an internal multi-diagnostic ESG reporting tool, and overseen greenhouse gas inventory assurance and Scope 1–3 reporting processes.

I combine audit and accounting foundations with advanced data tools—Alteryx, Power BI, Tableau, IDEA, UI Path and advanced Excel—to guide clients through regulatory preparedness, stakeholder engagement, and pragmatic sustainability implementation.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Manager, Accounting Advisory

Current

KPMG

Oct 2024 - Present (1 year)

Lead CSRD scoping and reporting gap assessments for large organizations across insurance, technology, and manufacturing, and map material topics to disclosure requirements. Authored a TCFD report for a large bank, oversee global teams and GHG inventory assurance, and drive ESG reporting strategy and regulatory analysis.

TCFD ESG Reporting Regulatory Stakeholder Engagement Project Management

Senior Associate, Accounting Advisory

KPMG

Aug 2022 - Sep 2024 (2 years 1 month)

Performed ISSB and CDP scoping analyses, developed a sustainability metrics database, and delivered SEC Climate Diagnostic Tools to improve climate-related disclosures. Managed associates and offshore teams, created standardized CSRD templates, and supported Scope 1-3 GHG calculation and reporting.

CDP Data Management Templates Team Management

Senior Associate - Audit

KPMG

Jul 2021 - Jul 2022 (1 year)

Executed audit engagements for SEC registrants and a Fortune 500 company, reviewed complex accounts, and supported design and execution of audit approaches in accordance with US GAAP and PCAOB standards. Supervised audit associates, identified process improvements, and developed Power BI dashboards for risk assessment.

US GAAP PCAOB Risk Assessment Power BI Financial Statement Analysis Process Improvement

Associate - Audit

KPMG

Oct 2020 - Jun 2021 (8 months)

Performed audit testing and industry-specific automation routines, executed and documented procedures for financial statement account balances, and developed knowledge of insurance accounting literature. Coordinated client interactions and led communications between KPMG US and KPMG Japan.

Auditing Data Analytics Automation)Client Communication Documentation Automation

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Southern California, Leventhal School of Accounting

Master of Accounting, Accounting (Data & Analytics)

Grade: 3.70

Master of Accounting in Data & Analytics from the University of Southern California's Leventhal School of Accounting with an Overall GPA of 3.70, completed July 2020.

The University of Alabama, Culverhouse College of Commerce

Bachelor of Science in Commerce and Business Administration, Accounting

Grade: 3.77

Activities and societies: magna cum laude; Mortar Board Honor Society; President's Dean's List

Bachelor of Science in Commerce and Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting from The University of Alabama's Culverhouse College of Commerce, cumulative GPA 3.77, completed May 2019.