TD Bank, N.A. is one of the world's leading global financial institutions. The Specialized Finance Manager provides expert knowledge and guidance in finance, focusing on complex financial management, accounting, and regulatory reporting.
Responsibilities
- Provides seasoned specialized knowledge, advice and/or guidance to various stakeholders and team members in a specialized finance function or discipline
- Integrates knowledge of the enterprise sub-function’s or business line’s overarching strategy in developing solutions across multiple functions or operations
- Accountable for own work and sometimes others; acts as an escalation point or knowledge resource for others in their own area
- Interprets internal/external business challenges and the industry environment, recommends course of action and best practices to improve products, processes or services
- Acts as a technical expert / lead integrating cross-function understanding within their own field of specialty; may manage team(s) of related specialists
- Leads cross-functional teams or projects with significant resource requirements, risk and / or complexity
- Independently manages end-to-end finance programs
- Solves or may lead others to solve complex problems; leads efforts or partners with others to develop new solutions
- Uses sophisticated analytical thought and technical knowledge to exercise judgement and identify solutions
- Impacts the achievement of sub-function or business line objectives within the area they are accountable for
- Communicates difficult concepts; converts information to compelling business context and advice; influences and gains alignment across increasingly senior stakeholders
- Works autonomously as the lead and guides others within area of expertise
- Focuses on comprehensive reviews, specialized analysis, audits and/or initiatives and a variety of complex projects and initiatives requiring seasoned specialist knowledge and/or the integration of cross functional processes within own area of expertise
- Facilitates integration of several key functional areas and/or business lines in dealing and solving highly complex financial management/ specialized accounting / taxation / audit / regulatory reporting and operational issues
- Acts as the primary interface with Finance partners /leaders and external parties
- Acts as key contact and expert within area of expertise for the development, design and delivery of effective accounting/ taxation processes, policies, programs and advice
- Maintains awareness of changing legal/regulatory requirements and practices within the industry and consults with policy/process owners within Accounting/ Taxation to ensure compliance
- Engages, manages and influences internal/external cross-functional partners to develop/deliver integrated solutions
- Accountable for the development and delivery of broad enterprise wide accounting/ taxation policies and initiatives, which may have significant regulatory components
- Creates business cases and innovative recommendations
- Executes on diverse and complex policies, implements and develops activities and tools for businesses. Supports financial strategy and management activities
- Adheres to enterprise frameworks or methodologies that relate to activities for our business area
- Ensures respective programs/policies/practices are well managed, meets business needs, complies with internal and external requirements, and aligns with business priorities
- Consistently exercisse discretion in managing correspondence, information and all matters of confidentiality; escalates issues where appropriate
- Ensures business operations are in compliance with applicable internal and external requirements ( e.g. financial controls, segregation of duties, transaction approvals and physical control of assets)
- Participates in cross-functional / enterprise / initiatives as a subject matter expert helping to identify risk / provide guidance for complex situations
- Conducts internal and external research projects; supports the development/ delivery of presentations / communications to management or broader audience
- Conducts meaningful analysis at the functional or enterprise level using results to draw conclusions, make recommendations, assess the effectiveness of programs/ policies/ practices
- Monitors service, productivity and assesses efficiency levels within own function and implements continuous process / performance improvements where opportunities exist
- Leads / facilitates and/or implements actions / remediation plans to address performance / risk /governance issues
- Actively manages relationships within and across various business lines, corporate and/or control functions and ensures alignment with enterprise and/or regulatory requirements
- Keeps abreast of emerging issues, trends, and evolving regulatory requirements and assesses potential impacts
- Maintains a culture of risk management and control, supported by effective processes in alignment with risk appetite
- Participates fully as a member of the team, supports a positive work environment that promotes service to the business, quality, innovation and teamwork and ensures timely communication of issues/ points of interest
- Provides thought leadership and/ or industry knowledge for own area of expertise in own area and participates in knowledge transfer within the team and business unit
- Keeps current on emerging trends/ developments and grow knowledge of the business, related tools and techniques
- Participates in personal performance management and development activities, including cross training within own team
- Keeps others informed and up-to-date about the status / progress of projects and / or all relevant or useful information related to day-to-day activities
- Contributes to team development of skills and capabilities through mentorship of others, by sharing knowledge and experiences and leveraging best practices
- Leads, motivates and develops relationships with internal and external business partners / stakeholders to develop productive working relationships
- Contributes to a fair, positive and equitable environment that supports a diverse workforce
- Acts as a brand ambassador for your business area/function and the bank, both internally and/or externally
Skills
- Undergraduate degree
- 7+ years of relevant experience
- Accounting, financial or relevant professional designation
- Financial reporting experience
- CPA designation
- Big 4 Accounting firm experience
- Financial services experience
Benefits
- Health and well-being benefits
- Savings and retirement programs
- Paid time off (including Vacation PTO, Flex PTO, and Holiday PTO)
- Banking benefits and discounts
- Career development
- Reward and recognition
Company Overview
The Toronto-Dominion Bank & its subsidiaries are collectively known as TD Bank Group (TD). It was founded in 1852, and is headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is https://www.td.com.
Company H1B Sponsorship
TD has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 1 in 2022, 6 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.
