Senior Financial Analyst Canadian Banking Controllership
Senior Financial Analyst Canadian Banking Controllership
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Job Description
Were building a relationshiporiented bank for the modern world. We need talented passionate professionals who are dedicated to doing whats 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 youll be doing
The Senior Financial Analyst on the Canadian Banking Controllership team is responsible for ensuring the integrity of the financial and management information used for financial reporting and business analysis. This role is primarily accountable for maintaining the accuracy of the general ledger and overseeing the monthend general ledger close activities within tight timelines. More specifically the Senior Financial Analyst will manage large datasets perform journal entries reconciliations and complete indepth root cause investigation of variances.
This role will support the team by responding to adhoc questions requests and project initiatives as needed. Additionally it will engage with both internal and external auditors to promptly manage responses to their inquiries and artifact requests. It is essential to stay current on emerging finance best practices and innovative tools to drive continuous improvement in our processes and deliverables both for our team and the bank.
At CIBC we enable the work environment most optimal for you to thrive in your role. Youll have the flexibility to manage your work activities within a hybrid work arrangement where youll spend 13 days per week onsite while other days will be remote.
How Youll Succeed
- Problem Solving you persist to investigating and understanding endtoend processes beyond our team in order to identify gaps and recommend optimal solutions for the bank.
- Manage monthly and quarterly close processes including critical review of journal entries and financial results. Providing proactive communication of variances and issues to minimize surprises during the general ledger close process. Ensuring accounting entries are completed timely and accurately.
- Communication skills you possess the ability to prepare and present financial information effectively articulating issues and proposing recommendations based on your analysis and assessment of financial results. Maintain close working relationship with your business partners and broader Finance teams
- Ensure Financeowned SOX controls (including suspense accounts) are operating effective to manage risk exposures. Weaknesses and deficiencies are escalated and remediated as appropriate.
- Operational excellence you drive continuous improvements that strengthen controls and streamline operational processes.
Who You Are
- You give meaning to data. You enjoy investigating complex problems and making sense of information. Youre confident in your ability to communicate detailed information in an impactful way.
- You can demonstrate knowledge in financial and management accounting proficiency in accounting applications such as Oracle BI SAP Peoplesoft have advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and is comfortable handling large dataset. Its an asset if you have good understanding of IFRS accounting standards and financial controls.
- Youre 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.
- Youre a certified professional. You have current accreditation and good standing (or are working towards) a designation in a relevant field of study e.g. CPA CFA
- 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 pointsbased 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
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 attributebased 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
Toronto81 Bay 26th FloorEmployment Type
RegularWeekly Hours
37.5Skills
Accounting Policies Accounting Processes Analytical Thinking Client Counseling Communication Financial Reporting and Analysis Management Reporting Process Improvements ReconciliationsRequired Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
