Director, SOX

Were building a relationship-oriented 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.

To learn more about CIBC please visit

What youll be doing

Our U.S. Finance team supports strong financial reporting regulatory compliance and effective risk management across the U.S. Region. As the U.S. Finance SOX Program Manager youll report to the Assistant Controller U.S. Region and lead the annual control scoping and planning process for the region. Youll help ensure internal controls over financial reporting are effective oversee key activities within the Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance program and coordinate closely with internal and external auditors. Youll assess control-related risks and issues recommend improvements and work with business partners to address gaps in a timely way. Youll also support new products system changes and process improvements to make sure control considerations are built in from the this role youll build strong relationships with senior leaders across the business and provide visibility into key control matters across the U.S. Region.

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 1-3 days per week on-site while other days will be remote.

How youll succeed

• Control oversight and improvement - Rationalize existing risks controls and measures across the SOX and Regulatory Reporting programs and recommend enhancements where needed typically at the start of the fiscal year before testing begins.
• Risk assessment and issue resolution - Analyze internal control operational business and financial reporting issues identified through internal metrics audit activity and business unit reporting and work with control owners to define and implement action plans.
• Remediation leadership - Assess the impact of control-related information and audit findings on financial reporting controls recommend appropriate changes and lead business units to address control gaps and remediation items in a timely manner.
• Change management support - Oversee control considerations related to new products system implementations and process changes and partner with business owners and support teams to ensure new control documentation is completed on time.
• Audit coordination and partnership - Partner with internal and external audit teams to coordinate annual SOX and internal control programs for financial and regulatory reporting with a focus on alignment and efficiency.
• Stakeholder relationship management - Build strong relationships with senior leaders across the U.S. Region and develop communication plans that support regular discussion awareness and escalation of control concerns.

Who you are

• You have a degree in Accounting or Finance. A bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance is required.
• Youre a certified professional. You have a current Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation in good standing.
• You can demonstrate experience in financial reporting internal controls SOX compliance regulatory reporting and accounting systems. Its an asset if you have experience working in a multinational organization.
• You give meaning to data. You enjoy investigating complex issues and assessing the impact of risks controls and audit findings. You use sound judgment to turn information into clear recommendations and action plans.
• Youre motivated by collective success. You build strong partnerships across teams and communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels including senior leadership to drive alignment and results.
• Values matter to you. You bring your real self to work and you live our values - trust teamwork and accountability.

At CIBC we offer a competitive total rewards package. This role has an expected salary range of $160000 - $190000 for the market based on experience qualifications and location of the position. The successful candidate may be eligible to participate in the relevant business units incentive compensation plan which may also include a discretionary bonus component. CIBC offers a full range of benefits and programs to meet our employees needs; including Medical Dental Vision Health Savings Account Life Insurance Disability and Other Insurance Plans Paid Time Off (including Sick Leave Parental Leave and Vacation) Holidays and 401(k) in addition to other special perks reserved for our team members.

This position does not offer visa sponsorship.

#LI-TA

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* 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

• 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 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

Employment Type

Weekly Hours

Skills