Specialized Finance Manager

TD Bank Group; Canada; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Canada seeks a Manager for the Global Controls Office. This role involves managing and monitoring business processes related to the ICFR program, requiring strong relationships with internal and external auditors. Candidates need a professional accounting designation and experience in audit practices. The position offers a competitive total rewards package including salary, health benefits, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Health and well-being benefits

Savings and retirement programs

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• 5-7 years related experience is required.
• Knowledge of SOX/FDICIA regulatory requirements.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office packages.

Responsibilities

• Manage and monitor ICFR related processes.
• Establish relationships with key management.
• Analyze ICFR controls and provide assessments.

Skills

Professional accounting designation

SOX/NI-52-109/FDICIA experience

Internal or External Audit background

IT Audit experience

Confident presentation and facilitation skills

Education

CA, CPA, CGA, CIA

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Description

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Global Controls Office, the Manager, Global Controls Office is responsible for managing and monitoring business and/or Information Technology related processes and controls within the ICFR program as well as managing other processes, such as planning in accordance with the program methodology. The Manager, ICFR will not have direct reports.

Department Overview

The Global Controls Office is responsible for overseeing the Internal Controls over Financial Reporting (ICFR) programs at TD Bank Group (TDBG) to maintain the effective management of the ICFR and disclosure controls across the Bank. The team keeps up to date on changing requirements, provides guidance across the Bank, communicates with the external auditors on changes, monitors the progress of the testing, which is executed by Internal Audit, and forms the overall conclusion of effectiveness to support relevant certifications.

Job Requirements

The Manager, Global Controls Office is responsible for performing ICFR controls scoping and providing expertise on business process and IT risks and controls assessments. This job also requires establishing strong relationships with key Business, Information Technology and Finance management as well as with the external and/or internal auditors. In addition, the Manager, ICFR must keep abreast of significant changes at TDBG as it relates to the program including the regulatory landscape to assess the impact to the program. The Manager, Global Controls Office will represent the Global Controls Office (GCO) on appropriate forums and is responsible for keeping Senior Manager up to date on the execution of the program.

• Execute the annual ICFR planning activities such as performing process risk assessment and review of open scoping tasks;
• Completion of the GCO's processes, including planning, control attestation, findings analysis and on-going client communications and reporting;
• Ability to analyze and perform independent assessment and opinion on the adequacy of the ICFR business and IT controls for their assigned segment;
• Represent GCO on key projects and forums to assess and identify impact to the ICFR program;
• Keep abreast of emerging IT/business issues, trends and regulatory requirements and assess the potential impact on the program;
• Maintain effective relationships and regular interaction with key contacts within Business/ Finance/ Information Technology;
• Provide advice and counsel on risk and control questions or issues;
• Contribute to, and promote positive working relationships by effectively communicating and regularly sharing information, issues/points of interest, learning and knowledge with the team;
• Perform periodic reporting for the group; and
• Lead and or participate in group activities aimed at improving efficiency and effectiveness of the GCO processes and methodology.

The role requires the incumbent to have a broad and in-depth knowledge of risk-based audit approach. Day to day activities will include monitoring of their segment's ICFR controls and ensuring that the controls are designed effectively by reflecting current management process. Additionally, the incumbent will monitor and track projects, control update requests and significant process changes that may impact the scoping of their segment's controls. Lastly, the incumbent will work on identifying efficiencies within the ICFR program for their segment and providing recommendation to management where controls can be streamlined.

Education and Experience

• Professional accounting designation is required (CA, CPA, CGA, CIA);
• SOX/NI-52-109/FDICIA experience is required;
• 5-7 years related experience is required;
• Internal or External Audit background is an asset;
• IT Audit experience or Technology certification would be an asset (e.g. CISA, CGEIT, CRISC, CISM, etc.);
• Knowledge and experience with mapping of data movement and lineage within an organization;
• Confident presentation and facilitation skills;
• Self-motivated and the ability to motivate and influence others;
• Strong knowledge of the SOX/FDICIA regulatory requirements;
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft office packages (Word, Excel (vlookup, hlookup, pivot tables and other formulas, PowerPoint and Visio).

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 deliver legendary customer experiences to 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 the Bank, those we serve, and the economies we support. We are guided by our vision to Be the Better Bank and our purpose to enrich the lives of our customers, communities and colleagues.

TD is deeply committed to being a leader in customer experience, that is why we believe that all colleagues, no matter where they work, are customer facing. As we build our business and deliver on our strategy, we are innovating to enhance the customer experience and build capabilities to shape the future of banking. Whether you've got years of banking experience or are just starting your career in financial services, we can help you realize your potential. Through regular leadership and development conversations to mentorship and training programs, we're here to support you towards your goals. As an organization, we keep growing - and so will you.

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. Whether you have a passion for helping customers and want to expand your experience, or you want to coach and inspire your colleagues, there are many different career paths within our organization at TD - and we're committed to helping you identify opportunities that support your goals.

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)

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