Senior Financial Analyst, Commercial & Corporate Banking Controllership 

This role as Senior Financial Analyst on the Commercial and Corporate Controllership team is accountable for the integrity of the financial and management information used for reporting and business analysis.  The position is accountable for the data integrity of the ledger, investigate report discrepancies, oversee the completion of the month-end reconciliation process and support the team with ad-hoc requirements and project initiatives. In addition, as the team is responsible for closing the GL each month, the Senior Financial Analyst will contribute to the month-end activities including journal entries, financial analysis, and other accounting related activities as required. 

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 beyond our team in order to identify gaps and recommend solutions that are optimal for the bank. 

• Manage monthly and quarterly close processes - including critical review of journal entries and financial results. Provide proactive communication of variances/issues such to minimize surprises during the GL close process. Ensure accounting is completed timely and accurately. 

• Communication skills – Good ability to prepare and present financial information effectively articulating issues/recommendations via your analysis and assessment of financial results and maintain a close working relationship with your business partners and Finance.

• Ensure Finance-owned SOX controls (including suspense accounts) are effective and performed on regular basis to identify/manage exposure to risks, escalating issues as appropriate. 

• Operational excellence – Drive continuous improvements that strengthen controls and streamline operational processes that you own and contribute to.   . 

Who you are 

• 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, proficiency in accounting and desktop applications such as Oracle Peoplesoft & BI, Microsoft Office, especially advanced Excel functionality for data management.
• 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’re a certified professional. You have current accreditation and good standing (or are working towards) a CPA, CFA or related designation.
• Values matter to you. You bring your real self to work and you live our values – trust, teamwork and accountability. 

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