Senior Manager, Canadian Banking Controllership

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

Reporting into the Director, PBB Controllership, the Controller is accountable for providing financial controllership oversight to the financial accounting and processes used for statutory, regulatory and management accounting of businesses and legal entities in the Commercial and Corporate Banking Strategic Business Units.  The role participates in Commercial and Corporate banking projects, provides advice and guidance in support of initiatives, along with end user reviews and tests to ensure financial reporting functionality and integrity is maintained.

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

• Advisory and Support - Provide timely and value-added advice on accounting policies and financial reporting functional and controls requirements for Commercial and Corporate Banking lines of business. Lead and support the development and documentation of the current and future process maps for Finance, detailing data flows from source system to general ledger (GL) and downstream impacts. Serve as key liaison between Business programs and Finance Controllership teams. Proactively identify gaps and defects in requirements and facilitate resolution of issues to ensure adherence to project delivery timelines. Effectively prioritize and manage competing demands based on risks, urgency and deadlines. Regular project delivery status reporting to Finance stakeholders (i.e.. Controllership and CFO teams).
• Controls and Procedures - Ensure that new or changes to products, services, processes have effective financial controls and comply with applicable accounting policies and standards (i.e. IFRS, USGAAP, accounting policies, OSFI regulations). Conduct thorough testing and reviews to support Finance sign-off on projects. Collaborate with Controllership teams to provide business and systems financial reporting and controls requirements, as needed. Create and managed comprehensive documentation of the end-to-end process flow, accounting policies, procedures, systems and controls for projects supported. Continuously evaluate internal controls and implement necessary changes in response to dynamic business and evolving regulatory landscape. Develop and maintain relationships with internal areas such as Risk Management, Internal Audit and Controllership teams. Ensure robust internal control environment and processes and compliance with SOX requirements. Identify and implement opportunities to enhance efficiency and cost-effectiveness while minimizing operational risk.
• Cross-Functional Relationships - Regular contact with various Finance teams to provide consultation and support on Finance Controllership related business initiatives and projects. Regular contact with Technology on system changes, issues, impacts and testing of data and functionality. Regular contact with Enterprise Risk Management Team on any significant variance related to ECL/PCL. Regular contact with Operations on any significant changes impacting financial reporting.

Who you are

• Bachelor’s degree - A CPA or equivalent certification is preferred. 
• 10+ years of relevant work experience in the financial service industry, an understanding of commercial or corporate banking loans and operations is a plus.
• Proven experience in process design, documentation, control, and optimization within a large, full-service financial institution.
• Familiarity with ACBS (Advanced Commercial Banking System) application and SAP ERP system is an asset.
• Critical analytical capability to assess and investigate complex situations to reach productive decisions and recommendations.
• Ability to collaborate and influence on organization-wide initiatives that require cross-functional alignment and effective change management while ensuring finance requirements are met.
• Experience with directing projects, use case creation and documentation of test scenarios and results.
• Values matter to you. You bring your real self to work and you live our values - trust, teamwork, and accountability.

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

• CIBC is committed to clarity in our hiring process. All roles posted are opportunities we’re actively recruiting for, unless stated otherwise.

• 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 test (such as simulation, coding, French proficiency).

• We use artificial intelligence tools during the recruitment process. 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 Advisory, Accounting Processes, Accounting Standards, Deliverables Management, Employee Relationships, Financial Modeling, Financial Recordkeeping, Leadership, Management Reporting