Manager - Accounting Policy and Advisory Job Toronto area,Ontario Canada,Finance & Banking

Description

The Manager – Accounting Policy and Advisory (i.e. Specialized Finance Manager, Chief Accountant's Department, Accounting Policy and Advisory), is responsible for the development, maintenance and interpretation of the Bank's accounting policies in support of Segment Finance and Corporate Development. Additionally, this role requires the incumbent to assist in the monitoring, tracking and implementation of new and emerging accounting standards.

Responsibilities include:

Conducting technical accounting research, benchmarking and analysis, and preparing accounting memos and presentation materials

Acting as a technical accounting subject matter expert, providing timely, accurate, and practical IFRS accounting guidance to stakeholders by understanding the accounting standards and the objectives of the business units

Assisting in the preparation of the external consolidated shareholder reports (MD&A, Financial Statements and Notes, Supplemental Financial Information package, etc.), including appropriate new accounting and reporting disclosures and enhancements to existing disclosures

Keeping up to date with new accounting pronouncements under IFRS, presenting periodic technical updates and preparing accounting policy update materials

Translating and communicating complex accounting topics to stakeholders, recognizing and anticipating potential opportunities and recommending changes as the business or regulatory environment changes

Managing and developing effective working relationships with key business partners and stakeholder groups, both internally (Segment Finance, Corporate Development, Tax, Finance Operations, Investor Relations, Risk, etc.) and externally (auditors, advisors, and peer banks)

Performing ad hoc tasks to support the team as required

Job Requirements:

Qualifications / Skills /

Experience:

Candidate must possess a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA, CA) designation, coupled with a minimum 5 years of relevant financial accounting experience

Experience researching and resolving complex accounting issues under IFRS, including documenting conclusions in memos/position papers is an asset

Experience with IFRS 9 Financial Instruments (including accounting for expected credit losses), IFRS 3 Business Combinations (including accounting for merger and acquisition transactions) and/or IAS 28 Investments in Associates and Joint Ventures is an asset

Although not required, US GAAP experience is an asset

Previous experience of implementing new accounting standards is an asset

Must be detail oriented and quick to comprehend complex business transactions and strategies with an ability to apply problem-solving skills and ensure the most appropriate accounting/reporting framework is applied

Must demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate clearly with various stakeholders at various levels of seniority

Proven analytical skills, sound judgment, attention to detail and high personal standards for accuracy

Ability to manage deadlines, multiple tasks and adapt well to changing priorities

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.

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