Senior Manager, Global Controls Office (IT SOX)

Description

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Department Overview

The Global Controls Office (GCO), part of the Chief Accountant's Department, supports the Controller and Chief Accountant in fulfilling their controllership mandate. The GCO is responsible for overseeing the Internal Controls over Financial Reporting (ICFR) program at TD Bank Group (TDBG) to ensure compliance with SOX requirements. We are also responsible for setting up policies governing financial reporting controls and providing oversight on compliance with these policies.

Job Requirements

Reporting to the Associate Vice President, Global Controls Office, the Senior Manager leads and monitors Information Technology (IT) processes and controls within the ICFR program. The Senior Manager has direct reports and is accountable for their recruitment, training, coaching and development.

The Senior Manager builds strong relationships with stakeholders across Business, IT, Finance, and audit teams, staying current on regulatory changes and assessing their impact on the ICFR program. In addition, the Senior Manager must keep abreast of significant process and Technology changes at TD Bank, as they relate to the program.

The role requires the incumbent to have a broad and in-depth knowledge of SOX requirements, with focus on IT. Key responsibilities include the following:

• Lead ICFR planning and oversight for IT controls (ITGCs, ITACs, etc.) coordinating with auditors and Global Technology Services (GTS).
• Provide expert advice on risks, control practices and issues for IT controls.
• Develop, communicate and reinforce guidance, training and operating procedures.
• Oversee scoping and inventory of IT systems and infrastructure for ICFR.
• Identify projects and initiatives impacting ICFR IT controls, and work with business and GTS on necessary updates to their risks and controls. Represent GCO on key initiatives impacting ICFR for IT.
• Support Technology Owners in identifying relevant controls for IT assets upon their scoping for SOX and assigning accountability for control owner attestations.
• Challenge the design of management’s IT controls and provide recommendations to enhance their effectiveness in mitigating risk.
• Keep abreast of IT emerging issues, trends, audit and regulatory requirements, and reflect them in the Bank's ICFR program.
• Assess scoping of the SOC1 IT-related reports from third party vendors, assist management with necessary action plans for late and missing SOC1 reports.
• Actively seek for optimization opportunities and lead to their realisation.
• Monitor testing progress by Internal Audit, contribute to issue and remediation discussions.
• Prepare risk and control assessment memos.
• Assess potential impact of non-SOX deficiencies on the ICFR program (e.g., self-reported by management or identified by Risk functions).
• Contribute to ICFR program reporting for Executives and Audit Committees.
• Drive team development through training, performance management, and coaching.

Education & Experience

• Undergraduate degree in Business, Computer Science, IT or related field.
• Preferred: Technology/Internal Audit certifications (e.g., CISA, CGEIT, CIA); professional accounting designation is an asset.
• 8+ years’ progressive experience in SOX/NI-52-109, audit, technology risk, or information security within a complex enterprise.
• Strong knowledge of risk frameworks and control standards.
• Proven ability to drive process and team improvements.
• Effective time management and adaptability in fast-paced environments.
• Consistently delivers high-quality results that meet or exceed expectations.
• Strong analytical skills and critical thinking - connecting dots, anticipating risks, and thinking several steps ahead.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Self-motivated and with proven ability to motivate and influence others.
• People management experience.
• Team Player, knowing how to bring people together to solve complex challenges.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.).

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
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.

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
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 (Quebec only):

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