Head of Finance, Strategic Projects (US)

Work Location:

Cherry Hill, New Jersey

Hours:

40

Pay Details:

$150,000 - $225,000 USD

TD is committed to providing fair and equitable compensation opportunities to all colleagues. The included salary range for this role takes into account multiple factors that are considered in making compensation decisions. The base pay actually offered may vary based upon candidate's skills and experience, job-related knowledge, licensure and certifications, geographic location, and other specific business and organizational needs. As TD puts career development at the forefront of our colleague experience, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role.

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Line of Business:

Finance

Job Description:

The Head of Finance, Strategic Projects will build, lead, and develop a team of finance professionals and collaborate extensively with various groups across the Bank, including: TD's EAGLE and PIC executive leads, various teams within US PMO and TD's Finance functions. Responsible for owning TD's EAGLE and PIC project finance framework, assumptions, methodology, implementation, business advisory, and strategy.  Emphasis is placed on supporting our partners through explaining: project finance methodology, trends and investment ROI expectations, and helping resolve funding risks.  Also accountable to enhance our end to end forecasting and business casing process through implementing a robust framework, integrated into periodic forecasting cadence, outcomes measurement (project ROI, efficiencies, post project outcomes), and a cohesive set of KPIs against which the EAGLE and PIC success can be measured.

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
• Ensures the complexities of 40+ projects are understood by the businesses in relatable, meaningful, and practical terms
• Identifies value adding opportunities to improve periodic forecasting and business casing processes
• Maintains and develops funds transfer pricing methodologies & assumptions
• Evaluates new initiatives and when required lead the financial intake process
• Works closely with other business partners including senior leaders within the Lines of Business / PMO leadership
• Leads and develops a team of finance/risk professionals to ensure best-in-class project finance processes
• Provides active engagement to exec and steering committees as needed
• Develops relationships with stakeholders across the bank, including other Finance functions, 2nd line and 3rd line risk functions
• Fosters a positive and rewarding working environment through R&R programs, employee engagement and continuous learning

Education & Experience:

• 10+ years of experience in finance/accounting, project management or other relevant experience
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Math or Economics
• Preferred designation: CPA, FRM, CFA, and/or MBA
• Comprehensive knowledge of project finance, with relating complex financial concepts and business results in terms understandable by audiences with varied backgrounds & seniority levels
• Demonstrated strong conceptual and analytical abilities
• Strong internal control orientation
• Strong understanding of and experience in implementing large scale and complex programs/projects
• Exceptional problem solving skills
• Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal)
• Excellent interpersonal skills, team player
• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet tight deadlines
• Organization, prioritization, negotiation are critical
• Proven ability to develop strong business relationships with internal and external partners

Customer Accountabilities:

• Develops and maintains good relationships with key business and other stakeholders and effectively communicate with them. 

Shareholder Accountabilities:

• Plans and executes on strategic activities, reviews and communicates results, and adjusts tactics accordingly
• Protects the interests of the organization – identifies and manages risks, and escalates non-standard, high risk transactions / activities as necessary

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 wel