Sr. Manager, General Accounting

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 Senior Manager on the General Accounting Team, you will play a critical role in ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of our financial close process. Working closely with business partners, offshore and the Controllership team, you will oversee month-end activities including the preparation and review of timely accounting entries and the delivery of detailed financial review and analysis. Your expertise will be key in managing technical accounting matters such as capitalized software expenses, personnel cost allocations, and the execution of internal controls within a SOX-compliant environment. In addition, you will provide oversight of prepaid and accrual preparation and reconciliation, helping to uphold strong financial governance across the organization. Through your leadership you will also support continuous process improvement initiatives and promote the use of automation tools to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

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

• Accounting Operations and Governance – Provide guidance to the team on accounting matters, utilizing your in-depth knowledge of general accounting policies, fixed asset, prepaid, and accrual accounting.
• Organizational Skill – Execute multiple tasks and adhere to strict deadlines in a fast-paced and changing environment.
• Problem Solving – Investigate end-to-end processes from origination to reporting to identify gaps and recommend optimal solutions for the bank. Take a hands-on approach to complex finance issues.
• Continuous Improvement – Foster a process improvement mindset, sharing ideas and automation opportunities, and constantly seeking ways to enhance the processes you own or contribute to.
• Relationship Management – Demonstrate effective communication, teamwork, and relationship-building skills. Liaise regularly with outsource service providers, CFO Finance, Taxation, Policy, and all Line of Businesses and Functional Groups.

Who you are

• You’re a certified professional. You have current accreditation and good standing in an accounting designation or related (CPA, Masters etc.), with progressive experience within a large multi-dimensional organization.
• You can demonstrate 5+ years of accounting experience, ideally in a management capacity. It's an asset if you have worked in a banking or FI related environment
• You’re detail oriented. You enjoy investigating complex problems, making sense of information, and communicating detailed data in an impactful way.
• You embrace and champion change. You continuously evolve your thinking and approach to deliver your best work.
• You're digitally savvy. You seek out innovative solutions and embrace evolving technologies. You can easily adapt to new tools and trends.
• You put our clients first. You engage with purpose to find the right solutions and go the extra mile because it is the right thing to do.
• 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 [email protected]

• 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, Financial Modeling, Financial Recordkeeping, Leadership, Management Reporting, Stakeholder Management