Senior Manager, Finance 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.

To learn more about CIBC, please visit CIBC.com

What You’ll Be Doing

As a member of the Finance Controllership team, the Senior Manager is knowledgeable in our Personal and Business Banking processes and is a key finance contributor in a fast paced environment on business initiatives and projects. The Senior Manager is accountable for the integrity of financial reporting systems impacted by project implementation and also for driving efficient process design and automation. The adaptability and curiosity of the Senior Manager enables their work to span across multiple business products and related systems, along with creative problem solving. The Senior Manager works closely and communicates succinctly with the Line of Business Controllers, Accounting, Project and Technology partners.

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.

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

• Data analytics – contribute to finance transformation and analysis through the implementation 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.

• Relationship Builder - You have good teamwork, partnership, and relationship building skills sufficient to act in a collaborative manner given team members and stakeholders of different backgrounds and experiences. You have a strong ability to influence others regardless of level and reporting lines.

• Project management– You have highly developed organization and prioritization skills in order balance and prioritize a number of projects, processes and initiatives. You are a problem solver, a self-starter, take hands-on approach and are able to deal with complex finance and operational issues.

Who You Are

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

• 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, risk and controls, proficiency in software applications such as Oracle Peoplesoft & BI, Alteryx, Tableau, Microsoft Office

• 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 or are working towards an accreditation in good standing e.g. CPA

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 [email protected]

• 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, 28th Floor

Employment Type

Regular

Weekly Hours

37.5

Skills

Accounting, Banking Processes, Controllership, Finance, Financial Reporting and Analysis, Financial Reporting Systems, Management Accounting, Management Reporting, Problem Solving