Work Location:

Mount Laurel, New Jersey, United States of America

Hours:

40

Pay Details:

$225,000 - $250,000 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:

The Head of Accounting policy directs a full range of accounting, financial reporting, and financial policy and acquisitions activities for the Company. This role leads and directs the development of efficient accounting policies, and in partnership with the US controllers team, procedures, processes and systems ensuring that proper financial controls are in place and the Company operates effectively under applicable guidelines and regulations. Directs the development and review of published external financial reports. This role provides expert-level accounting consulting and expertise related to new initiatives, acquisitions and complex accounting issues. This role directs financial systems activities providing support to Company accounting functions.

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

• Leads and directs the development of efficient accounting policies, procedures, and partners with others to develop processes and systems ensuring that proper financial controls are in place and the Company operates effectively under applicable guidelines and regulations

• Directs development, implementation and maintenance of accounting policy and procedures manual

• Partners on the development and review of published external financial reports and required financial regulatory reports required by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and other regulators

• Performs in-depth financial assessment for internal analysis and regulators, including complex issues such as the effect of acquisitions, stock offerings and alternative financial structures on various capital ratios. Educates and trains executive management and others on the financial implications of various business strategies and ideas and provides guidance for effective decision-making

• Directs variety of accounting-related activities for Company acquisitions. Analyzes target company's financial statements, financial practices and overall financial health and develops recommendations based on conclusions. Leads acquisition conversion activities to integrate new company's financial activities into ongoing operations

• Directs department ongoing communications with accounting analysis and other internal staff

• Ensures business activities are in compliance with Company policies as well as Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) regulations and regulatory accounting requirements.

• Ensures department staff is informed of any relevant changes, updates or developments

Education & Experience :

• Bachelor’s degree

• CPA preferred

• 12+ years progressively responsible experience in financial services-related accounting required

• Management skills and experience required

• In-depth understanding of appropriate accounting for a large diversified financial services firm. Comprehensive knowledge of GAAP and FASB regulations

• Extensive knowledge of regulatory reporting requirements, including annual financial reporting required by the SEC and Call reports required by the FDIC

• Experience reviewing business activities, creating and implementing appropriate and efficient accounting policies, procedures and controls, including determining proper accounting treatment for new and unique products and initiatives

• Understanding of related technology requirements and needs, including accounting systems

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including ability to present and explain information clearly

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 collaborates 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

• 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

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 deliver legendary customer experiences to 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 the Bank, those we serve, and the economies we support. We are guided by our vision to Be the Better Bank and our purpose to enrich the lives of our customers, communities and colleagues. 

TD is deeply committed to being a leader in customer experience, that is why we believe that all colleagues, no matter where they work, are customer facing. As we build our business and deliver on our strategy, we are innovating to enhance the customer experience and build capabilities to shape the future of banking. Whether you’ve got years of banking experience or are just starting your career in financial services, we can help you realize your potential. Through regular leadership and development conversations to mentorship and training programs, we’re here to support you towards your goals. As an organization, we keep growing – and so will you.

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 base salary and variable compensation/incentive awards (e.g., eligibility for cash and/or equity incentive awards, generally through participation in an incentive plan) and several other key plans such as 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, and reward and recognition. Learn more

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.

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. Whether you have a passion for helping customers and want to expand your experience, or you want to coach and inspire your colleagues, there are many different career paths within our organization at TD – and we’re committed to helping you identify opportunities that support your goals.

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

TD Bank is an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

If you are an applicant with a disability and need accommodations to complete the application process, please email TD Bank US Workplace Accommodations Program at [email protected].  Include your full name, best way to reach you and the accommodation needed to assist you with the applicant process.