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TD Bank Director, US Finance, US Wholesale Corporate Accounting in New York, New York

Work Location :

New York, New York, United States of America

Hours:

40

Line of Business:

Finance

Pay Detail:

$135,000 - $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.

Job Description:

Position Title: Director, US Finance, US wholesale corporate accounting

Business Unit: TD Securities

Division/Region: TD Securities USA (New York)

Report Location: New York Office

TD Securities is looking for a highly skilled and technology savvy Director level to join its US Wholesale Controllers group within US Finance in New York City. This role reports directly to the Assistant VP who runs the US wholesale controllers' group under the US CFO.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the preparation and consolidation of the monthly close. The candidate will review entries and reconciliations for the books of broker dealers and non-broker dealer entities. Specific responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

  • Produce a complete monthly consolidation file by overseeing elimination entries, equity rolls and all aspects of an efficient US and Non US financial reporting function.

  • Oversee a small team of corporate accountants to work collaboratively to achieve a timely close along side the Broker Dealer reporting and Financial Operations teams

  • Assisting with preparation, analysis and proper documentation of monthly accounting entries in accordance with US GAAP and IFRS

  • Overseeing foreign currency affects and translation adjustments.

  • Assist with the preparation and support of various accounts (including accruals, intercompany reconciliations, compensation)

  • Assisting with external and internal audit requests including preparation of reconciliations, organizing documents and responding to inquiries

  • Improve data accuracy, and support data-driven decision-making

  • Maintain strong internal controls and keep process documentation up-to-date

  • Performing special projects and ad hoc management reporting as required

  • Support strategic and tactical projects, including working with external teams to plan and implement upgraded sub-ledger system

  • Chart of accounts management and mapping

  • Prepare and assist with disclosures on quarterly/annual basis and other reporting obligations

  • Adherence with firm's account reconciliation and attestation policy, including liaising with Operations & Reconciliation Control teams to resolve issues

Qualifications :

  • Bachelors Degree in Accounting (Masters a plus) - CPA or CPA candidate a plus

  • 8+ years post-undergraduate experience in public accounting and/or financial services

  • Organized, detail oriented and self motivated individual with strong analytical skills

  • Very good understanding of accounting principles and GAAP as well as IFRS

  • Understanding of public company Sarbanes-Oxley controls and importance of adherence to them

  • Extremely proficient in Microsoft Excel and various automation tools and resources (Power BI, Alteryx, Power query, pivot tables, advanced formulas) a plus

  • Ability to work within deadlines while still providing a high-quality work product

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills

  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

The Director Finance TDS oversees a significant Business Finance unit / specialized Finance function / operational group or centre of expertise that provides analysis, reporting, guidance and advice to various internal stakeholders and external parties.

Depth & Scope:

  • Oversees a team of Finance professionals for key business segments or a significantly large part of the organization.

  • Requires in-depth shareholder and/or broad financial and business perspective.

  • Accountable for setting strategy / objectives for own Finance unit based on direction from executive management.

  • Scope may include integration of activities and Finance support for several key business lines.

  • Focuses on longer-range issues dealing with and solving highly sensitive, confidential and/or multifaceted and complex financial management issues.

  • Acts as primary interface and high level resource to Business leaders on financial performance measures / business objectives / goals.

Education & Experience:

  • Undergraduate degree in Business (Accounting or Finance) or Mathematics/Economics

  • Series 7 and 63

  • 7-10 years related experience

Physical Requirements:

Never: 0%; Occasional: 1-33%; Frequent: 34-66%; Continuous: 67-100%

  • Domestic Travel: Occasional

  • International Travel: Never

  • Performing sedentary work: Continuous

  • Performing multiple tasks: Continuous

  • Operating standard office equipment: Continuous

  • Responding quickly to sounds: Occasional

  • Sitting: Continuous

  • Standing: Occasional

  • Walking: Occasional

  • Moving safely in confined spaces: Occasional

  • Lifting/Carrying (under 25 lbs.): Occasional

  • Lifting/Carrying (over 25 lbs.): Never

  • Squatting: Occasional

  • Bending: Occasional

  • Kneeling: Never

  • Crawling: Never

  • Climbing: Never

  • Reaching overhead: Never

  • Reaching forward: Occasional

  • Pushing: Never

  • Pulling: Never

  • Twisting: Never

  • Concentrating for long periods of time: Continuous

  • Applying common sense to deal with problems involving standardized situations: Continuous

  • Reading, writing and comprehending instructions: Continuous

  • Adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing: Continuous

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. The listed or specified responsibilities & duties are considered essential functions for ADA purposes.

Who We Are

TD Securities offers a wide range of capital markets products and services to corporate, government, and institutional clients who choose us for our innovation, execution, and experience. With more than 6,500 professionals operating out of 40 cities across the globe, we help clients meet their needs today and prepare for tomorrow. Our services include underwriting and distributing new issues, providing trusted advice and industry-leading insight, extending access to global markets, and delivering integrated transaction banking solutions. In 2023, we acquired Cowen Inc., offering our clients access to a premier U.S. equities business and highly-diverse equity research franchise, while growing our strong, diversified investment bank. We are growth-oriented, people-focused, and community-minded. As a team, we work to deliver value for our clients every day.

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 (http://hrportal.ehr.com/tdtotalrewards)

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

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

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Federal law prohibits job discrimination based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, age, equal pay, disability and genetic information.

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