Sr. Manager, BlackLine Capability Hub

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

The Senior Manager, BlackLine Capability Hub will assist in leading the process of the configuration, management, and optimization of the BlackLine platform. This role partners with Finance leadership, Technology, and Business stakeholders to build and maintain strong global reconciliation processes to support CIBC’s financial accounting and control processes across its group of companies.

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

• Balance Sheet Strategy - Execute on the Global Balance Sheet control strategy to ensure the completeness, and accuracy of CIBC’s Balance sheet.
• BlackLine Platform - Oversee the administration, configuration, and maintenance of the BlackLine platform. Evaluate and execute onboarding of reconciliation processes onto the BlackLine platform.  Drive adoption of new features and best practices to maximize BlackLine platform value.  Oversee the development and delivery of BlackLine tools and analytical analysis for management and operational decision-making.  Lead change management initiatives for BlackLine system upgrades, new module rollouts, and process changes.
• Training - Develop and deliver training programs for BlackLine system users and local administrators.
• Process Improvements - Identify, recommend, and implement process improvements and automation through BlackLine workflows.
• Stakeholder Management - Communicate effectively with Leaders and other stakeholders regarding system enhancements, risks, and opportunities. Serve as the primary liaison between Finance, Technology, and Business units for BlackLine-related initiatives.

Who you are

• You have a degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, or related field.
• You can demonstrate 5+ years’ experience in financial systems administration, accounting, or finance operations.  In addition, you have 3+ years’ experience with BlackLine or similar financial close/reconciliation platforms. Further, you have strong understanding of financial close processes, internal controls, and compliance requirements, along with proven leadership and team management skills.
• You're digitally savvy. You seek out innovative solutions and embrace evolving technologies. You can easily adapt to new tools and trends.
• You give meaning to data. You enjoy investigating complex problems and making sense of information. You communicate detailed information in a meaningful way.
• 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

• 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

Analytics Insights, Compliance Oversight, Financial Reporting and Analysis, Group Problem Solving, Leadership, Management Reporting, Managerial Accounting, Operations Management, Policy Procedures, Process Improvements, Project Management