Senior Group Manager Finance

Work Location: New York, New York, United States of America Hours: 40 Pay Details: $125,000 - $175,000 USD 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. Line of Business: Finance Job Description: GRC L11 Senior Manager Finance Department Overview The Governance Risk & Controls (GRC) Team within the Controller & Chief Accountant's Department supports Finance in fulfilling controllership and oversight mandate and is responsible for governing, monitoring, and testing over risk and compliance policies for Finance. Finance GRC enables and supports Finance partners to identify, understand, manage, and mitigate risks in alignment with internal and regulatory expectations. We deliver risk and control testing, training, insights, and reporting to strengthen Finance's control environment and support high‑quality financial reporting. Job Details As a Senior Group Manager, you will be responsible for providing strategic guidance and oversight.  You will develop partnerships with cross-segment teams within Finance and across the Bank to provide expert advice on risk policies and control frameworks, identifying opportunities to improve processes and controls, and overseeing the implementation of changes. In this role you will: Oversee Enterprise Risk Programs: Review, challenge and test adherence across Finance 1B programs (e.g., Financial Reporting Controls, RCSA, Regulatory Compliance Management, EUC Governance, Model Risk support, etc.). This would include managing deliverables and timelines with Finance partners, assessing evidence, documenting results, working with second-line Risk partners and ensuring quality of deliverables is in line with audit standards. Identify Gaps & Recommend Actionable Remediation: Identify control design or operating effectiveness gaps across various areas of Finance. Provide clear, actionable recommendations to Finance partners. Review and challenge issues and operational risk events, support root‑cause discussions. Validate Remediation Effectiveness: Perform and/or review validation testing to confirm remediation has been implemented and sustained. Prepare and/or review closure documentation that is complete, accurate, and audit‑ready. Operate Across Multiple Programs with Agility: Shift smoothly between quarter end, testing cycles, risk reporting deadlines, and methodologies. Reprioritize, as needed to support Finance reporting timelines while applying consistent standards. Clear & Practical Partner Support: Communicate expectations and findings in simple terms. Support Finance partners’ readiness, remediation clarity, and maintain strong cross‑team relationships. Conduct Process Walkthroughs & Risk Assessments: Perform in-depth process walkthroughs and risk assessments with Finance partners to understand end‑to‑end processes, validate control points, and identify potential design or operating risks early in the cycle. Reporting & Documentation: Prepare and/or review summaries, issue logs, and inputs for dashboards. Maintain complete, accurate, well‑organized documentation. 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 Build for the future: 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 of experience in an accounting/finance/audit role with internal controls or financial controls experience Capital markets and financial services 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 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  Strong 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 __________________________________________________________ The Senior Group Manager Finance oversees a team of Business Finance professional roles that provide strategic financial analysis, insights, decision support and/or reporting results and/or provide guidance and advice to various internal and external stakeholders. Depth & Scope: Provides people management leadership by hiring the best talent, setting goals, developing staff, managing employee performance and compensation decisions, promoting teamwork and handling any/all disciplinary actions, as required Oversees a team of Finance professionals for key business segments or a significantly large part of the organization Requires in-depth shareholder and/or broad financial and business perspective Scope may include integration of activities and Finance support for several key business lines Focuses on longer-range issues dealing with and solving highly sensitive, confidential and/or multifaceted and complex financial management issues Primary interface and high level resource to Business leaders on financial performance measures/business objectives/goals Integrates knowledge of the enterprise function’s or business segment’s overarching strategy in leading program design, policy formulation or operating standards within one or more areas of expertise Anticipates emerging business trends and regulatory/risk issues as a basis for recommending large-scale product, technical, functional or operations improvements Education & Experience: Undergraduate degree 10+ years of relevant experience Accounting or financial designation preferred People Management experience Customer Accountabilities: Develops and maintains good relationships with internal Finance business/specialized Finance partners and other stakeholders Effectively communicates relevant/meaningful recommendations on a range of finance management issues or related operational processes to all levels within the organization Ensures team collaboration with partners on business problems/issues and provides fact-based analytical advice that aligns to strategy and drives shareholder value Liaises and effectively interacts with internal/external auditors/regulators where applicable and ensures appropriate action is taken where required Acts as subject matter expert as practice resource lead for own area and provides guidance/advice and recommendations to support dealings with internal/external partners Contributes to the analysis, due diligence and execution of potential business restructures, acquisitions, joint ventures and/or divestitures within own area of responsibility and ensures appropriate Finance areas are involved where necessary Develops and/or assesses significant business cases/new initiatives applying expertise and ensuring criteria for own area are met (e.g., taxation, accounting practices, forecasted rates of return, evaluate outcomes, test assumptions, interface with others for appropriate input, identify benchmarks) Manages/coordinates client requests for finance support and/or reports, ensuring that solutions balance and address business partner needs with overall Finance capabilities Provides range of strategic support through teams assigned on portfolios/journeys, and provides relevant Finance insights/expertise and guidance to the program Participates on internal/external committees as appropriate to provide advice/counsel to business/finance partners and/or represent TD's interests Shareholder Accountabilities: Plans resources and executes on strategic resourcing/professional practice related activities, reviews and communicates team results, and adjusts methodologies/curriculum accordingly Leads/supports the execution on the annual business plan to deliver results aligned with internal and/or partner business strategy Manages overall budget, revenue and expenditures, to help meet business objectives while increasing efficiency and effectiveness Leverages data systems and various sources to ensure team is equipped to formulate well defined solutions to solve business problems Proactively identifies key business opportunities, research and recommends enhancements/modifications, develops strategies to achieve recommendations and works closely with team to execute and implement Monitors and communicates the effectiveness of strategies, programs, and practices related to own area of expertise Protects the interests of the organization – identifies and manages risks, and escalates non-standard, high risk transactions/activities as necessary Identifies/recommends/supports the facilitation and/or implementation of action/remediation plans to address performance/risk/governance issues Keeps abreast of emerging issues, trends, and evolving regulatory requirements and assesses potential impacts Maintains a culture of risk based management and control, supported by effective processes in alignment with risk appetite Ensures colleagues are knowledgeable; and assumes responsibility to minimize operational and regulatory risk by complying with Bank and industry Code of Conduct Employee/Team Accountabilities: Cultivates and models the Colleague Promise to support colleague growth, and a culture of care; makes an impact at work and in our communities by leading with authenticity and supporting well being to represent TD's brand Connects the alignment of colleague's contributions with the TD Shared Commitments Builds and retains an engaged and diverse team that embraces diversity of thought, creativity and curiosity; where every colleague and customer are valued, respected, and listened to; committed to a common goal and collaborate to move with speed and get things done Demonstrates inclusive leadership by taking meaningful action with intention to support colleagues and customers across all dimensions of diversity, including those from underrepresented communities, being actively anti-racist, attracting and retaining diverse slate of candidates, nurturing mutual respect, inclusivity of thought and collaboration to drive successful results Sustains, identifies strong talent, recruits and develops a diverse talent pipeline of qualified workforce to innovate and maximize individual strengths to lead to a better business outcome Enables colleague growth by encouraging colleague development to achieve career and business objectives; ensuring timely feedback, motivating appreciation and recognition to all colleagues Enables a continuous learning culture by proactively seeking, listening to and actioning feedback from peers and from colleague listening opportunities to continuously improve the colleague experience and grow your personal leadership Fosters an environment that promotes sharing of knowledge, information, skills, and subject matter expertise among the team; ensures timely management and escalation of issues and create opportunities to collaborate with other functions and teams Leads your team through change and creates an environment where teams feel psychologically safe to challenge current practices by modeling resiliency and flexibility, communicating a compelling vision with clarity and empowering colleagues to drive innovation Contributes to the development of business segment and/or enterprise functional strategic priorities within their operational area or field of specialty that drive results Develops annual and/or long-term plans for own area that are aligned with enterprise-wide priorities, reinforcing a focus on results that align to One TD Fosters a high-performance culture by setting team targets and objectives, promoting and facilitating on-going feedback/coaching and conducting Quarterly Check-Ins for all colleagues to drive accountability and business results Manages employees in compliance with all human resources policies, procedures and guidelines of conduct Physical Requirements: Never: 0%; Occasional: 1-33%; Frequent: 34-66%; Continuous: 67-100% Domestic Travel – Occasional International Travel – Never Performing sedentary work – Continuous Performing multiple tasks – Continuous Operating standard office equipment - Continuous Responding quickly to sounds – Occasional Sitting – Continuous Standing – Occasional Walking – Occasional Moving safely in confined spaces – Occasional Lifting/Carrying (under 25 lbs.) – Occasional Lifting/Carrying (over 25 lbs.) – Never Squatting – Occasional Bending – Occasional Kneeling – Never Crawling – Never Climbing – Never Reaching overhead – Never Reaching forward – Occasional Pushing – Never Pulling – Never Twisting – Never Concentrating for long periods of time – Continuous Applying common sense to deal with problems involving standardized situations – Continuous Reading, writing and comprehending instructions – Continuous Adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing – Continuous The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. The listed or specified responsibilities & duties are considered essential functions for ADA purposes. 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. 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