Senior Financial Analyst, Commercial

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 

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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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 Mailbox.careers-

• 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, 26th Floor

Employment Type

Regular

Weekly Hours

37.5

Skills

Business Effectiveness, Communication, Data Mining, Data Reporting, Decision Making, Machine Learning, Metrics Analysis, Process Improvements, Reporting and Analysis, Statistical Analysis

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