Directeur de groupe principal, Finances spécialisées

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic guidance and oversight.
• 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.
• Review, challenge and test adherence across Finance 1B programs (e.g., Financial Reporting Controls, RCSA, Regulatory Compliance Management, EUC Governance, Model Risk support, etc.).
• Identify control design or operating effectiveness gaps across various areas of Finance. Provide clear, actionable recommendations to Finance partners.
• 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.
• Communicate expectations and findings in simple terms. Support Finance partners’ readiness, remediation clarity, and maintain strong cross-team relationships.
• Conduct process walkthroughs & 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.
• Build for the future: Provide people leadership. Develop, coach, and train a team of professionals to accomplish positive outcomes and strengthen financial controls.

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
• 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

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree

Skills

• Subject matter expert on financial reporting controls
• Clear & Practical Partner Support
• Operate Across Multiple Programs with Agility
• Reporting & Documentation
• Build for the future

Benefits

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.

Pay

$125,000 - $175,000 USD

Schedule

40 hours per week