Manager, Finance Governance & Controls

What You’ll Be Doing 

Reporting to the Director, Governance, Controls and Finance Operations, the Manager, Governance and Controls, will play a significant role in the implementation of Finance governance, compliance and control initiatives, programs and processes. The position is responsible for ensuring that an effective and well documented internal control structure is in place for Finance in accordance with current governance, risk and compliance requirements. The role works with all related infrastructure groups to ensure that  Finance’s risk management and control framework is rigorous and supports the division while being consistent with CIBC’s policies and procedures. The role is also responsible for the test of controls, deficiency management, and assertion process for Finance group. 

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 

• Control activities - Test the design and operating effectiveness of FPC, RCM and OPC internal controls within Finance, including executing the annual internal control test plan for Finance,  scheduling and facilitating walkthroughs, perform management testing and following-up on issues or deficiencies raised by Finance Management, CIBC’s Global Operational Risk Management, internal/external auditors, regulators and the control performers.  In addition, facilitate quarterly assertion process for Finance groups, review and provide feedback on existing process and procedure documents, and participate and support the SOMO with key initiatives and projects (e.g. development of end to end Process Map, process documents, etc.), as required.

• Governance – Work closely with the SOMO to provide advice to Accountable Officers on Governance best practices in alignment with CIBC policies and industry standards. 

• Operational risk management – Ensure the  completion of assigned incident reports, Risk and controls self-assessments and change initiative risk assessments. 

Who You Are 

• You can demonstrate experience in or have strong knowledge of financial products (products and processes) and control activities with a minimum of 3-5 years working experience. It would be an asset if you had a background in risk management, process documentation and control design in the context of a financial services organization and/or financial, operational, management and general entity controls to enable the creation of a sound control framework and the continuous improvement in the efficiency and effectiveness of internal controls across the division. 

• You have a degree in Business Management (or equivalent) and completion or working towards an accounting designation. 

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

• You're passionate about people. You find meaning in relationships, and surround yourself with a diverse network of partners. You build trust through respect and authenticity. 

• 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 act like an owner. You thrive when you're empowered to take the lead, go above and beyond, and deliver results.  

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

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