Senior Group Manager, Specialized Finance (Financial Reporting Controls)

Description : If you are a highly motivated individual and are looking to make an impact by putting your experience and ideas into practice, this is the role for you.  As a Senior Group Manager, Specialized Finance, Financial Reporting Controls, you will be responsible for providing strategic guidance and oversight on financial reporting controls. You will develop partnerships with cross-segment teams across the Bank to provide expert advice on financial reporting governance policies and control frameworks, identifying opportunities to improve processes and controls, and overseeing the implementation of changes. In this role you will: Strengthen the Bank's 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 senior management, business partners and stakeholders on complex financial reporting risks and controls, including preparing assessments on risks and controls and any gaps requiring remediation  Provide expert advice on policy requirements and implementation considerations for Finance transformations Develop reporting leveraging data and analytics to effectively monitor the compliance with financial reporting policies Ensure stakeholders are trained on policy and guideline requirements, and provide oversight and monitoring over compliance to policies and guidelines Partner with other lines of defense to oversee the design, monitoring and assessment of compliance to policies Develop and manage working relationships with key business partners and stakeholder groups, both internally (e.g. Segment Finance, Finance Operations, Corporate Data & Analytics, Governance and Control, and Internal Audit) and externally (auditors) Oversee and monitor internal controls performed within the FRC Team Be the Finance advocate and champion of financial controls to drive continuous improvement within the Bank – streamline, standardize, liaise with Internal Audit, Segment Finance  Build for the future and provide people leadership. Develop, coach, and train a team of professionals to accomplish positive outcomes and strengthen financial controls Job Requirements: Professional accounting designation (CPA, CA/CPA) University degree in business or other relevant fields 10+ years experience in an accounting/finance/audit role with internal controls or 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 build effective and collaborative working relationships with cross-functional teams and business partners  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 Effective communication skills (both written and verbal), with the ability to articulate complex subject matters simply and clearly  Good understanding of financial statement assertions and their practical application in controls Excellent analytical skills with the ability to synthesize data, extract meaning and utilize relevant information to form a view on actual, potential risks and opportunities Strong attention to detail and the ability to anticipate issues, identify opportunities and recommend solutions Given high level objectives, ability to navigate ambiguity and formulate/define a plan and ability to drive execution People management experience and/or proven leadership with the ability to coach and guide a team Demonstrated track record of leading teams in a fast pace, time sensitive and complex environment Ability to make decisions based on a combination of data and professional judgment #LI-CorporateB 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. 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. 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: N/A.