Head of U.S. Accounting Policy, Financial Reporting

. Oversee a cross-functional team responsible for setting U.S.

Posted 10/1/2026full-timeUnited StatesLead💰 $250,000 - $350,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in U.S. GAAP and IFRS accounting policies, financial reporting processes, and compliance management. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, drive process improvements, and cultivate strong relationships with stakeholders and regulators.

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U.S. GAAP Accounting PoliciesFinancial Reporting ProcessesChange Management StrategiesRelationship Management SkillsFinancial Services Experience

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Hard Skills

Financial ReportingAccounting Policy AdvisoryValuation ServicesRisk AssessmentData CollectionProcess ImprovementPerformance ManagementFinancial Statement PreparationAsset OptimizationRegulatory Compliance

Soft Skills

Organizational AwarenessAnalytical SkillsJudgmentInfluencing SkillsTeam Development

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree

Industry Keywords

Financial ServicesAsset Cap ProvisionStakeholder EngagementAudit CommitteeCorporate Development

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee a cross-functional team responsible for setting U.S. GAAP accounting policies and producing financial reports for legal entities and segment reporting
Monitor the Bank's compliance with the asset cap provision and proactively recommend adjustments to execution strategies
Collaborate with Risk, TBSM, Corporate Development, business leaders, Chief Accountants, Treasury, U.S. Region Wholesale, and other critical areas to ensure accurate and complete financial reporting
Liaise with regulatory affairs teams and maintain effective relationships with U.S. regulators, auditors, the Audit Committee, CBA, OSFI, and standard setters
Provide accounting policy and advisory services to U.S. businesses, including guidance on new and complex transactions
Hire, develop, manage, and evaluate staff, including performance and compensation decisions
Implement and manage financial reporting processes, data collection, records, and process improvements
Report on asset positions, profitability, risk-weighted assets, and capital to management and Board committees
Identify and assess risks associated with asset optimization actions
Manage governance practices, challenge processes, committees, documentation, and adherence to the asset cap provision
Develop and implement training programs for financial reporting staff and stakeholders
Prepare and review U.S. legal entity financial statements under U.S. GAAP and segment results under IFRS
Lead technical and project aspects of implementing new accounting and disclosure requirements
Provide valuation-related services for Corporate Development and other bank segment transactions
Develop, assign, and monitor plans to achieve goals and objectives
Cultivate an engaged, diverse, inclusive, and high-performing team aligned with TD's strategic priorities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree required
15+ years of financial services experience required, preferably across multiple disciplines inclusive of deep subject matter expertise in Finance
Strong knowledge of accounting policies and practices for financial services under U.S. GAAP and/or IFRS, with demonstrated ability to apply guidance to complex situations
Ability to effectively manage financial reporting processes and drive process improvements to reduce risk and create efficiencies
Ability to apply consultative relationship management and influencing skills across all levels with organizational prowess
Ability to work effectively with a broad range of stakeholders
Experience in the effective execution of change management strategies and processes in a complex, multi-faceted business
Ability to prioritize tasks and determine what is important and where value can be best added
Organizational awareness and resourcefulness, with superior understanding and judgment on issues to resolve independently or escalate
Ability to deal with significant ambiguity and changing priorities in a fast-paced environment
Strong business acumen and analytical skill set, with ability to absorb and summarize complex financial and nonfinancial issues
High degree of personal integrity when managing sensitive information
Excellent judgment, relationship management skills, impact and influence capability, and ability to work effectively with leaders at all levels
Ability to work onsite in Charlotte, North Carolina or Mount Laurel, New Jersey

Benefits

Comp & perks

Base salary and variable compensation/incentive awards, including eligibility for cash and/or equity incentive awards
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
Regular career, development, and performance conversations
Online learning platform
Mentoring programs
Training and onboarding sessions
Accommodation support for applicants with disabilities