Senior Manager, Governance & Control

Work Location:

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Hours:

37.5

Line of Business:

Governance & Control

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 Finance Governance & Controls (G&C) Team within the Controller & Chief Accountant's Department supports in fulfilling controllership and oversight and is responsible for governing, monitoring, and testing over risk and compliance policies for Finance. Finance G&C 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. This role specifically supports the TD Securities Finance teams.

In this role you will:

Oversee Enterprise Risk Programs: Review, challenge and test adherence across Finance G&C programs (e.g., Financial Reporting Controls, RCSA, Regulatory Compliance Management). 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.

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.

Control Testing Frameworks: Develop testing frameworks for testing controls, develop annual test plans and oversee execution against plan. Prepare and/or review closure documentation that is complete, accurate, and audit‑ready.

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.

Reporting & Documentation: Prepare and/or review summaries, issue logs, and inputs for dashboards/ executive reporting. Maintain complete, accurate, well‑organized documentation.

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.

Subject matter expert on controls within Finance Function: providing timely advice to senior management, business partners and stakeholders on complex risks and controls, including preparing assessments on risks and controls and any gaps requiring remediation 

Clear & Practical Partner Support: Communicate expectations and findings in simple terms. Support Finance partners’ readiness, remediation clarity, and maintain strong cross‑team relationships.

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
• Strong knowledge and experience with financial services industry is required
• 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 major risk categories within a Finance Function and their practical application in controls
• Experience with Compliance Control Frameworks and testing would be considered an asset
• 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

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.

Our Total Rewards Package
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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.

If you’re 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.  

We're 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 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
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We look forward to hearing from you!

Language Requirement (Quebec only):

Sans Objet