Senior Manager, Global Controls Office (IT SOX)

TD Bank; Toronto; On-site; CAD 116,000 - 163,000; Full time

Job summary

TD Bank in Toronto is seeking a Senior Manager to lead IT ICFR controls within the ICFR program. You will report to the AVP Global Controls Office and manage IT control scoping, risk assessment, and coordination with auditors and Global Technology Services.

You will build strong relationships across Business, IT, Finance, and audit, stay current on regulatory changes, and guide how IT controls are implemented and tested.

Qualifications

• 8+ years' progressive experience in SOX/NI-52-109, audit, technology risk, or information security.
• Strong knowledge of risk frameworks and control standards.
• Proven ability to drive process and team improvements.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• People management experience.
• Self-motivated with the ability to motivate and influence others.

Responsibilities

• Lead ICFR planning and oversight for IT controls (ITGCs, ITACs) coordinating with auditors and GTS.
• Provide expert advice on risks, control practices and issues for IT controls.
• Develop, communicate and reinforce guidance, training and operating procedures.
• Oversee scoping and inventory of IT systems and infrastructure for ICFR.
• Identify projects and initiatives impacting ICFR IT controls, and work with business and GTS on necessary updates to their risks and controls.
• Represent GCO on key initiatives impacting ICFR for IT.
• Support Technology Owners in identifying relevant controls for IT assets upon their scoping for SOX.
• Challenge the design of management's IT controls and provide recommendations to enhance their effectiveness.
• Monitor IT emerging issues and reflect them in the Bank's ICFR program.
• Prepare risk and control assessment memos.
• Contribute to ICFR program reporting for Executives and Audit Committees.
• Drive team development through training, performance management, and coaching.

Skills

SOX/NI-52-109

IT risk

Audit

Team leadership

Communication

Influence & motivation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/IT

CISA

CGEIT

CIA

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Work Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Hours: 37.5

Line of Business: Finance

Pay Details: $115,600 - $163,200 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

The Global Controls Office (GCO), part of the Chief Accountant's Department, supports the Controller and Chief Accountant in fulfilling their controllership mandate. The GCO is responsible for overseeing the Internal Controls over Financial Reporting (ICFR) program at TD Bank Group (TDBG) to ensure compliance with SOX requirements. We are also responsible for setting up policies governing financial reporting controls and providing oversight on compliance with these policies

Job Requirements

Reporting to the Associate Vice President, Global Controls Office, the Senior Manager leads and monitors Information Technology (IT) processes and controls within the ICFR program. The Senior Manager has direct reports and is accountable for their recruitment, training, coaching and development.

The Senior Manager builds strong relationships with stakeholders across Business, IT, Finance, and audit teams, staying current on regulatory changes and assessing their impact on the ICFR program. In addition, the Senior Manager must keep abreast of significant process and Technology changes at TD Bank, as they relate to the program.

The role requires the incumbent to have a broad and in-depth knowledge of SOX requirements, with focus on IT. Key responsibilities include the following:

• Lead ICFR planning and oversight for IT controls (ITGCs, ITACs, etc.) coordinating with auditors and Global Technology Services (GTS).
• Provide expert advice on risks, control practices and issues for IT controls.
• Develop, communicate and reinforce guidance, training and operating procedures.
• Oversee scoping and inventory of IT systems and infrastructure for ICFR.
• Identify projects and initiatives impacting ICFR IT controls, and work with business and GTS on necessary updates to their risks and controls. Represent GCO on key initiatives impacting ICFR for IT.
• Support Technology Owners in identifying relevant controls for IT assets upon their scoping for SOX and assigning accountability for control owner attestations.
• Challenge the design of management's IT controls and provide recommendations to enhance their effectiveness in mitigating risk.
• Keep abreast of IT emerging issues, trends, audit and regulatory requirements, and reflect them in the Bank's ICFR program.
• Assess scoping of the SOC1 IT-related reports from third party vendors, assist management with necessary action plans for late and missing SOC1 reports.
• Actively seek for optimization opportunities and lead to their realisation.
• Monitor testing progress by Internal Audit, contribute to issue and remediation discussions.
• Prepare risk and control assessment memos.
• Assess potential impact of non-SOX deficiencies on the ICFR program (e.g., self-reported by management or identified by Risk functions).
• Contribute to ICFR program reporting for Executives and Audit Committees.
• Drive team development through training, performance management, and coaching

Education & Experience

• Undergraduate degree in Business, Computer Science, IT or related field.
• Preferred: Technology/Internal Audit certifications (e.g., CISA, CGEIT, CIA); professional accounting designation is an asset.
• 8+ years' progressive experience in SOX/NI-52-109, audit, technology risk, or information security within a complex enterprise.
• Strong knowledge of risk frameworks and control standards.
• Proven ability to drive process and team improvements.
• Effective time management and adaptability in fast-paced environments.
• Consistently delivers high-quality results that meet or exceed expectations.
• Strong analytical skills and critical thinking - connecting dots, anticipating risks, and thinking several steps ahead.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Self-motivated and with proven ability to motivate and influence others.
• People management experience.
• Team Player, knowing how to bring people together to solve complex challenges.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.).

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 int