We’re building a relationship-oriented bank for the modern world. We need talented, passionate professionals who are dedicated to doing what’s right for our clients.

At CIBC, we embrace your strengths and your ambitions, so you are empowered at work. Our team members have what they need to make a meaningful impact and are truly valued for who they are and what they contribute.

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What You’ll Be Doing

As a member of the Finance Controllership team, the Senior Manager is responsible for Canadian and US accounting activities and manages the relationship with key partners such as the Wealth Management Controller, Wealth Management CFO teams and Accounting Policy. The Senior Manager is accountable for the integrity of amounts reported in the financial reporting systems, hence, the Senior manager oversees month-end activities such as journal entries, financial analysis, reconciliation and other accounting related activities as required.  In addition, there are financial reporting deliverables, team support, project initiatives and ad hoc requests from stakeholders.

At CIBC we enable the work environment most optimal for you to thrive in your role. You’ll have the flexibility to manage your work activities within a hybrid work arrangement where you’ll spend 1-3 days per week on-site, while other days will be remote.

How You’ll Succeed

Problem Solving – you persist to investigate and understand end to end processes from origination to report in order to identify gaps and recommend solutions that are optimal for the bank.

Manage monthly and quarterly close processes - including critical review of journal entries and financial results. Provide proactive communication of variances/issues such to minimize surprises during the GL close process. Ensure accounting is completed timely and accurately.

Collaborate - with business partners and cross functional teams to resolve problems and issues. Activity listen and be curious to understand the different perspective and needs of the participants.

Finance controls - are effective and performed on regular basis to identify/manage exposure to risks, escalating issues as appropriate.

Data analytics – contribute accounting transformation and analysis through use of modern data mining techniques and data analytics tool.

Continuous Improvement – mindset and sharing of ideas and opportunities, curious and constantly looking for ways to improve the processes you own or contribute to.

Passionate leader - lead, coach and motivate the team of onshore and offshore employees to consistently deliver a high impact environment that continues to raise expectations to ensure service level to business partners and CIBC clients are met.

Who You Are

You give meaning to data. You enjoy investigating complex problems, and making sense of information. You're confident in your ability to communicate detailed information in an impactful way.

You can demonstrate knowledge in financial and management accounting, proficiency in accounting and desktop applications such as Oracle Peoplesoft & BI, Microsoft Office, especially advanced Excel functionality for data management

You're driven by collective success. You know that collaboration can transform a good idea into a great one. You understand the power of an inclusive team that enjoys working together to bring a shared vision to life.

You embrace and champion change - You'll continuously evolve your thinking and the way you work in order to deliver your best.

You are a bold and accountable leader. You’re passionate about developing and growing team members capabilities. You have experience providing coaching and hands on support to meet team goals

You’re a certified professional. You have current accreditation and good standing (or are working towards) a relevant designation e.g. CPA, CFA, Masters etc.

Values matter to you. You bring your real self to work and you live our values – trust, teamwork and accountability.

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What CIBC Offers

At CIBC, your goals are a priority. We start with your strengths and ambitions as an employee and strive to create opportunities to tap into your potential. We aspire to give you a career, rather than just a paycheck.

We work to recognize you in meaningful, personalized ways including a competitive salary, incentive pay, banking benefits, a benefits program*, defined benefit pension plan*, an employee share purchase plan, a vacation offering, wellbeing support, and MomentMakers, our social, points-based recognition program.

Our spaces and technological toolkit will make it simple to bring together great minds to create innovative solutions that make a difference for our clients.

We cultivate a culture where you can express your ambition through initiatives like Purpose Day; a paid day off dedicated for you to use to invest in your growth and development.

*Subject to plan and program terms and conditions

What you need to know

CIBC is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all team members and clients feel like they belong. We seek applicants with a wide range of abilities and we provide an accessible candidate experience. If you need accommodation, please contact Mailbox.careers-carrieres@cibc.com

You need to be legally eligible to work at the location(s) specified above and, where applicable, must have a valid work or study permit.

We may ask you to complete an attribute-based assessment and other skills tests (such as simulation, coding, French proficiency, MS Office). Our goal for the application process is to get to know more about you, all that you have to offer, and give you the opportunity to learn more about us.

Job Location

Toronto-81 Bay, 26th Floor

Employment Type

Regular

Weekly Hours

37.5

Skills

Accounting Policies, Accounting Processes, Analytical Thinking, Communication, Controllership, Financial Accounting, Leadership, Management Reporting, Process Improvements, Reconciliations