Manager, Finance Governance & Controls
About The Position
Reporting to the Director, Governance, Controls and Finance Operations, the Manager, Governance and Controls, will play a significant role in the implementation of Finance governance, compliance and control initiatives, programs and processes. The position is responsible for ensuring that an effective and well documented internal control structure is in place for Finance in accordance with current governance, risk and compliance requirements. The role works with all related infrastructure groups to ensure that Finance’s risk management and control framework is rigorous and supports the division while being consistent with CIBC’s policies and procedures. The role is also responsible for the test of controls, deficiency management, and assertion process for Finance group.
Requirements
- Minimum of 3-5 years working experience in financial products (products and processes) and control activities.
- Degree in Business Management (or equivalent).
- Completion or working towards an accounting designation.
Nice To Haves
- Background in risk management, process documentation and control design in the context of a financial services organization.
- Experience with financial, operational, management and general entity controls to enable the creation of a sound control framework and the continuous improvement in the efficiency and effectiveness of internal controls across the division.
Responsibilities
- Test the design and operating effectiveness of FPC, RCM and OPC internal controls within Finance, including executing the annual internal control test plan for Finance, scheduling and facilitating walkthroughs, perform management testing and following-up on issues or deficiencies raised by Finance Management, CIBC’s Global Operational Risk Management, internal/external auditors, regulators and the control performers.
- Facilitate quarterly assertion process for Finance groups.
- Review and provide feedback on existing process and procedure documents.
- Participate and support the SOMO with key initiatives and projects (e.g. development of end to end Process Map, process documents, etc.), as required.
- Work closely with the SOMO to provide advice to Accountable Officers on Governance best practices in alignment with CIBC policies and industry standards.
- Ensure the completion of assigned incident reports, Risk and controls self-assessments and change initiative risk assessments.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Incentive pay
- Banking benefits
- Benefits program
- Defined benefit pension plan
- Employee share purchase plan
- Vacation offering
- Wellbeing support
- MomentMakers, our social, points-based recognition program
- Purpose Day; a paid day off dedicated for you to use to invest in your growth and development
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
