Finance Manager- Enterprise Finance Internally Developed Software Capitalization

TD; Toronto; On-site; CAD 97,000 - 137,000; Full time

Job summary

TD is seeking a senior Manager, Finance in Toronto to lead governance, booking, reporting and forecasting of internally developed software capitalization and related activities. The role drives accurate capitalization results, strong controls and timely insights for Technology and business leaders.

You will coach a finance team, partner with policy, fixed assets and technology stakeholders, and champion automation and scalable reporting using Power BI, Power Query and related tools.

Qualifications

• The successful candidate is an experienced finance leader who combines technical expertise, sound judgment and strong business partnership skills.
• Strong leadership and ability to coach a finance team through complex, time-sensitive deliverables.
• Proficiency with Power BI, Power Query and advanced Excel is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end governance, booking, reporting and forecasting of software capitalization and amortization.
• Oversee monthly close activities including journal entries, reconciliations and variance analysis.
• Develop executive dashboards and provide insights to senior leaders using Power BI.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Communication

Education

Undergraduate degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field

CPA or CFA (asset)

Tools

Power BI

Power Query

Hyperion SmartView

Oracle Analytics Cloud

Job description

Work Location:

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Hours:

37.5

Line of Business:

Finance

Pay Details:

$96,900 - $136,800 CAD

This role is eligible for a discretionary variable compensation award that considers business and individual performance.

TD is committed to providing fair and equitable compensation opportunities to all colleagues. Growth opportunities and skill development are defining features of the colleague experience at TD. Our compensation policies and practices have been designed to allow colleagues to progress through the salary range over time as they progress in their role. The base pay actually offered may vary based upon the candidate’s skills and experience, job-related knowledge, geographic location, and other specific business and organizational needs.

As a candidate, you are encouraged to ask compensation related questions and have an open dialogue with your recruiter who can provide you more specific details for this role.

Job Description:

Department Overview:

_ Enterprise Finance _ provides strategic financial leadership, planning, forecasting and decision support related to project investments in Technology and business portfolios. The team also oversees booking, reporting and financial governance / control of capitalization of internally developed software expenses.

Overview Description:

Reporting to the Senior Manager Finance, the Manager, Finance will lead the financial governance, booking, reporting, planning and forecasting of internally developed software capitalization, amortization and impairment across supported Technology portfolios. The role is accountable for the integrity of capitalization results, the effectiveness of related controls, and the delivery of clear, timely insights to senior Finance, Technology and business leaders.

This is a highly visible leadership role requiring strong technical accounting knowledge, strategic financial acumen and the ability to guide a team through complex, time-sensitive deliverables. The Manager will act as a trusted advisor, challenge assumptions constructively, influence decisions across a matrixed organization and champion automation, standardization and continuous improvement.

Accountabilities:

• Lead the end-to-end internally developed software capitalization and amortization process, including governance, project eligibility assessments, capitalized labour, asset recognition, transfers, retirements and financial statement impacts.
• Oversee and work closely with the analysts in the team to support monthly and quarterly close activities, including capitalization, amortization and charge-out journal entries, accruals, balance sheet reconciliations, variance analysis and impairment attestations.
• Own the monthly reconciliation of time-reporting, project-system and general-ledger data; establish review standards and ensure completeness, accuracy, appropriate support and timely resolution of exceptions.
• Lead annual planning, rolling forecasts and outlooks for capitalization, amortization, asset balances and related expense impacts; identify risks and opportunities and provide scenario analysis to senior management.
• Develop executive reporting and dashboards that explain performance, forecast changes, portfolio trends, financial impacts and emerging issues in clear, decision-oriented language.
• Serve as the Finance subject matter expert for internally developed software accounting, partnering with Accounting Policy, Controllers, Fixed Assets, Technology, Project Delivery and portfolio leaders to support consistent policy interpretation and application.
• Maintain a strong control environment by ensuring key controls, evidence, documentation and governance are effective, scalable and audit-ready; coordinate responses to internal and external audit requests.
• Lead, coach and develop finance professionals by setting clear priorities, providing timely feedback, building technical capability and fostering accountability, collaboration and continuous learning.
• Establish an effective operating cadence for the team, allocate work based on priorities and capacity, monitor delivery and remove barriers to successful execution.
• Influence senior stakeholders, constructively challenge assumptions and drive timely decisions and issue resolution across complex, matrixed relationships.
• Identify and implement opportunities to simplify processes, strengthen controls and automate data transformation, reconciliations, forecasting and reporting using Power Query, Power BI and other available tools.
• Lead the assessment and implementation of accounting, policy, system and process changes, including impact analysis, communications, training, documentation, escalation and post-implementation monitoring.
• Support strategic initiatives and ad hoc analysis related to technology investment, capitalization trends, asset performance, resource allocation and portfolio decision-making.

Job Requirements:

Qualifications/Skills/Experience:

The successful candidate is an experienced finance leader who combines technical expertise, sound judgment and strong business partnership skills. They demonstrate the ability to lead through complexity, establish accountability, develop talent and translate detailed financial and operational data into clear recommendations for senior leaders. The candidate is proactive, resilient and comfortable balancing strategic priorities with disciplined execution in a fast-paced environment.

Education/Accreditations:

• Undergraduate degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
• Professional designation (CPA, CFA) or in progress is an asset.
• 7+ years of experience in financial analysis, management reporting, or planning roles.
• Experience in Technology Finance or supporting complex, matrixed organizations is an asset.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong experience with Power BI for dashboarding and visualization, Power Query for data transformation and automation, Hyperion SmartView, and Oracle Analytics Cloud (OAC).
• Ability to work with and synthesize large, complex data sets into meaningful insights.
• Strong financial modelling and analytical capabilities.

MUST HAVE

• Strong knowledge of financial accounting, internally developed software capitalization, amortization, management reporting, forecasting and internal control frameworks.
• Demonstrated people-leadership capability, including coaching, performance management, delegation, prioritization and talent development.
• Proven ability to lead complex monthly and quarterly deliverables with accuracy, sound judgment and effective escalation.
• Strong executive communication and presentation skills, with the ability to simplify complex issues and provide clear recommendations.
• Ability to build trusted relationships, influence without direct authority and navigate competing priorities across Finance, Technology and business teams.
• Strong critical-thinking, problem-solving and decision-making skills, with a proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues.
• High degree of ownership, integrity and accountability, with disciplined attention to detail and commitment to effective risk management.
• Ability to lead change, improve processes and promote automation, standardization and scalable reporting solutions.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results under tight timelines in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Strong customer-service orientation and a track record of generating value through insight, collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, with practical experience developing financial models and executive-ready materials.
• Ability to work effectively within the organization’s applicable hybrid work model.

NICE TO HAVE

• Professional accounting or finance designation, or active progress toward one.
• Experience leading a finance team or acting as a formal team lead in a Technology Finance, FP&A, controllership or project-finance environment.
• Knowledge of applicable IFRS requirements and organizational accounting policies for intangible assets and software development costs.
• Experience supporting audit, control testing, process transformation or financial-system implementation initiatives.

Work activities include a blend of highly collaborative activities and individual deliverables. Individuals are expected to be onsite 4 days a week. Colleagues may spend more or less days in office as required by the business line.

Who We Are:

TD is one of the world’s leading global financial institutions and is the fifth largest bank in North America by branches/stores. Every day, we strive to make every interaction, product, and experience remarkably human and refreshingly simple for over 27 million households and businesses in Canada, the United States and around the world. More than 95,000 TD colleagues bring their skills, talent, and creativity to foster deeper relationships, ensure disciplined execution, and build a simpler, faster banking experience. TD is deeply committed to being a leader in client experience, that is why we believe that all colleagues, no matter where they work, are client facing. Together, we are reimagining what banking can be for our clients, colleagues and communities.

Our Total Rewards Package:

Our Total Rewards package reflects the investments we make in our colleagues to help them and their families achieve their financial, physical, and mental well-being goals. Total Rewards at TD includes a base salary, variable compensation, and several other key plans such as health and well-being benefits, savings and retirement programs, paid time off, banking benefits and discounts, career development, and reward and recognition programs. Learn more

Additional Information:

We’re delighted that you’re considering building a career with TD. Through regular development conversations, training programs, and a competitive benefits plan, we’re committed to providing the support our colleagues need to thrive both at work and at home.

Please be advised that this job opportunity is subject to provincial regulation for employment purposes. It is imperative to acknowledge that each province or territory within the jurisdiction of Canada may have its own set of regulations, requirements.

Colleague Development:

If you’re interested in a specific career path or are looking to build certain skills, we want to help you succeed. You’ll have regular career, development, and performance conversations with your manager, as well as access to an online learning platform and a variety of mentoring programs to help you unlock future opportunities.

If you’re passionate about helping clients and building deep, lasting relationships, TD offers diverse career paths where you can grow your expertise and make a meaningful impact.

We’re committed to your success and foster a respectful workplace where diverse perspectives are valued, everyone has fair opportunities to grow, and you can unlock your full potential to achieve your career goals. Here at TD, we hire and develop the best.

Training & Onboarding:

We will provide training and onboarding sessions to ensure that you’ve got everything you need to succeed in your new role.

Interview Process:

We’ll reach out to candidates of interest to schedule an interview. We do our best to communicate outcomes to all applicants by email or phone call.

Accommodation:

Your accessibility is important to us. Please let us know if you’d like accommodations (including accessible meeting rooms, captioning for virtual interviews, etc.) to help us remove barriers so that you can participate throughout the interview process.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Language Requirement (Quebec only):

Sans Objet