Manager II, Governance & Control

The Toronto-Dominion Bank (Canada); Toronto; On-site; CAD 97,000 - 137,000; Full time

Job summary

The Toronto-Dominion Bank (TD) in Toronto, Ontario seeks a Manager, Finance G&C to lead risk management programs and financial reporting controls. The role emphasizes training, monitoring, testing and reporting to ensure controls are designed and operating effectively across Finance.

Candidates bring risk and controls expertise and strong collaboration across teams. Demonstrated leadership in a matrix environment and knowledge of regulatory requirements will be valued, with a focus on continuous

Qualifications

• 7+ years experience in accounting/finance/audit with internal controls
• Knowledge of regulatory environments (SEC/IFRS/OSFI)
• Ability to influence change and build cross-functional relationships

Responsibilities

• Oversee 1B Finance risk programs, testing and reporting of controls
• Lead development of risk communications and training for finance stakeholders
• Review key risk indicators and develop reporting on finance risks
• Maintain Finance G&C mandate, standards, policies and procedures
• Advise business on effective control considerations for finance function
• Ensure training on policy requirements and monitor policy compliance
• Collaborate with lines of defense to design and test controls
• Promote data-driven, risk-based decision making
• Foster an innovative, learning-oriented team culture
• Drive process improvements and cross-organizational collaboration

Skills

Risk & controls

Internal controls design

Communication skills

Leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Education

CPA/CA designation

University degree in business/accounting

Job description

Work Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada Hours: 37.5 Line of Business: Governance & Control Pay Details: $96,900 - $136,800 CAD 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: TD Finance Governance & Control (Finance G&C or 1B) supports Finance partners in identifying, understanding, managing, and mitigating risks while meeting internal and regulatory requirements and expectations. We promote adherence to key risk programs through training, monitoring, testing, risk management advice, insights, and reporting. We also oversee policies and standards for financial reporting activities to help mitigate financial reporting risk and foster a culture of diversity, inclusion, and community involvement.

Role Summary

As Manager, Finance G&C (L10), you will provide strategic guidance and oversight for Finance risk management programs and controls, including financial reporting controls, through training, monitoring, testing, and reporting. Finance G&C team members bring deep risk and control expertise gained through financial or regulatory reporting, internal or external audit, risk management, or compliance roles. This expertise enables them to assess whether Finance processes and controls are appropriately designed and operating effectively to meet internal and regulatory requirements and expectations.

Job Accountabilities:

This role is an ideal opportunity for a highly motivated, collaborative, and innovative professional with Finance expertise, strong knowledge of internal control design, assessment, or testing, and a passion for improving the risk and control environment. In this role, you will:

• Be responsible for 1B oversight, testing and reporting of Finance's key risk programs (such as Regulatory Compliance Management), including operational risk oversight, insights and reporting such as: Leading development of Finance tailored communication and training relating to risk programs; Testing, quality control / quality assurance or assessing the effectiveness of controls designed and implemented to support the Business risk, control and issuer owners in developing effective processes to sustain and govern control activities;
• Proactively identifying, connecting the dots and considering interdependencies across risk programs, remediation plans, and controls being designed and implemented;
• Leading the review of key risk indicators, insights and development of reporting relating to these key risks for Finance.
• Lead the management and updating of Finance G&C Mandate, Standards, Policies and Procedures as required.
• Provide expert advice to the Business and stakeholders on effective control considerations for a Finance function.
• Ensure stakeholders are adequately trained on the relevant policy and guideline requirements, including issues management standards, and provide oversight and monitoring over compliance to policies and guidelines.
• Partner with the other teams and lines of defense to oversee the design and effectiveness of controls, monitoring and assessment or testing of compliance to policies.
• Leverage your expertise in Finance's processes risks and controls to instill an attitude of critical thinking, risk management and understanding the needs of Finance colleagues.
• Foster an effective, transparent culture of risk awareness, accountability, ethics, integrity, and conduct.
• Enable proactive, data-driven, risk-based decision making.
• Responsible to explore and deliver innovation and process improvements and build a 'learning' organization through leadership, coaching and mentorship.
• Build and cultivate an environment of innovation that leads to working smarter and simpler.

Job Requirements:

• Professional accounting and/or relevant designation (CPA, CA), would be considered a strong asset
• University degree in business, accounting or other relevant fields
• 7+ years experience in an accounting/finance/audit role with internal controls / financial controls experience
• Financial industry experience would be considered a strong asset
• Public accounting firm experience would be considered a strong asset
• Demonstrated ability to influence change through subject matter expertise in risk and controls, build effective and collaborative working relationships with cross-functional teams and business partners
• Proven ability to successfully lead, change, and manage effectively in a matrixed environment
• Demonstrated ability to efficiently and effectively assess or test the adequate design and operating effectiveness of controls, including financial reporting controls
• Effective communication skills (both written and verbal), with the ability to articulate complex subject matters simply and clearly
• Knowledge of the regulatory environment and requirements in which Finance operates (such as SEC, IFRS, OSFI, Securities regulators).
• Highly motivated individual with exceptional leadership, planning and project management skills to handle teams with functional diversity, complexity, and multiple points of internal and external contact
• Highly motivated to improve processes and leverage data and technology to increase efficiency and effectiveness
• Ability to work with a pool of experts and ensure high levels of service even when the effort crosses organizational boundaries
• Thrive in a fast-paced, agile environment, managing multiple deadlines and priorities

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.

Language Requirement (Quebec only)

Sans Objet

Our Values

At TD we're guided by our purpose to enrich the lives of our customers, communities and colleagues, and share a set of values that shape our culture and guide our behavior. In exchange for how our colleagues show up to help TD succeed, we are committed to delivering a colleague experience grounded in Impact, Growth and a Culture of Care. No matter where you work across TD, we empower you to make an impact at work and in your community, explore and grow your career and be part of our caring and inclusive culture.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

At TD, we're committed to fostering an environment where all colleagues are encouraged to bring their authentic selves to work, experience equitable opportunities, and feel respected and supported. We're dedicated to building an inclusive workforce that reflects the diversity of the customers and the communities in which we live and serve.

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