Manager, Global Controls Office

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Job Description:

Department Overview:

The Global Controls Office (GCO) within the Chief Accountants Department supports the Controller and Chief Accountant in fulfilling their controllership mandate. The GCO leads the Banks Internal Controls over Financial Reporting (ICFR) and disclosure controls programs providing guidance monitoring progress and forming conclusions that support executive certifications. We are also responsible for setting policies governing financial reporting controls and providing oversight on compliance with these policies. The objective of these policies is to control financial reporting risks across the organization to promote accuracy of financial reporting.

Through its oversight and leadership GCO plays a critical role in maintaining robust and effective financial reporting controls at the Bank.

Job Description:

The Manager GCO will be responsible for providing expert advice and oversight on various financial reporting governance policies and control frameworks owned by the Chief Accountants Department as well as identifying opportunities to improve processes and addition this role will support various aspects of the Banks ICFR program. This role requires developing strong partnerships with cross-segment teams across the Bank (e.g. Internal Audit Technology Finance management) and the external auditors. The Manager GCO will represent the team on appropriate forums and is responsible for keeping the Senior Manager up to date on the potential impacts to financial reporting policies and the execution of the ICFR program.

In this role you will:

• Strengthen the Banks overall internal control environment and policies related to governance of financial reporting.

• Act as a subject matter expert on financial reporting controls providing timely advice to process and control owners and other stakeholders.

• Prepare assessments on risks and controls and identify any gaps requiring remediation.

• Provide expert advice on policy requirements and implementation considerations.

• Ensure stakeholders are trained in policy and guideline requirements and provide oversight and monitoring over compliance with policies and guidelines.

• Execute the annual ICFR program activities including risk assessments planning control attestation findings analysis and on-going client communications and reporting.

• Keep abreast of emerging issues trendsand regulatory requirements and assess their potential impact on the Banks financial reporting controls policies and the ICFR program.

• Develop and manage working relationships with key business partners and stakeholder groups both internally (e.g. Segment Finance Finance Operations Governance and Control Technology and Internal Audit) and externally (auditors).

• Be the champion of financial and internal controls to drive continuous improvement within the Bank streamline and standardize processes.

• Contribute to and promote positive working relationships by effectively communicating and regularly sharing information issues/points of interest learning and knowledge with the team.

• Lead and/or participate in group activities aimed at improving efficiency and effectiveness of the GCO processes and methodology.

Job Requirements:

Qualifications / Skills / Experience:

• Professional accounting or auditing designation is required (CPA CA CGA CIA).

• 5 7 years of experience in an accounting/finance/ audit role with solid internal controls and financial governance experience.

• IT Audit experience or Technology certification would be an asset (e.g. CISA CGEIT CRISC CISM etc.).

• Financial industry experience would be considered a strong asset.

• Demonstrated ability to think conceptually and formulate policy decisions commensurate with the risks involved.

• Ability to consider practical application of policies and standards given business related specifics.

• Strong knowledge of the SOX regulatory requirements.

• Demonstrated ability to build effective and collaborative working relationships with cross-functional teams and business partners.

• Strong attention to detail and the ability to anticipate issues identify opportunities and recommend solutions.

• Ability to make decisions based on a combination of data and professional judgment.

• Must demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to articulate complex matters simply and clearly with various stakeholders at various levels of seniority.

• Knowledge and experience with mapping of data movement and lineage within an organization.

• Ability to manage deadlines multiple tasks and adapt well to changing priorities.

• 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 worlds 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 95000 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.

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Additional Information:
Were delighted that youre considering building a career with TD. Through regular development conversations training programs and a competitive benefits plan were 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 youre interested in a specific career path or are looking to build certain skills we want to help you succeed. Youll 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 youre 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.

Were 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 youve got everything you need to succeed in your new role.

Interview Process
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Accommodation
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