Senior Auditor, Finance & Treasury

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce•Chicago, IL

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

As a member of CIBC’s team, the Senior Auditor is responsible for conducting audits in areas such as general accounting, regulatory reporting, product control, liquidity management, capital management, and interest rate risk management under the Internal Audit Director. The Senior Auditor will develop strong relationships with Finance and Treasury business partners on the design, implementation, and maintenance of internal controls; and promoting compliance with CIBC policies and procedures, accounting standards, control policies, and applicable legislation. The role applies advanced concepts to provide expertise in the development and completion of monthly audit reports, quarterly audit reports, and ongoing legal entity reports to key stakeholders. The Senior Auditor works with business units to assess the adequacy of controls and develop realistic solutions to control-identified weaknesses using best practices. Acting as a resource integrator for their area, the role independently resolves complex matters, advising the business of best practices to help mitigate short or medium term risks and exposures.

Requirements

Demonstrated experience in planning & executing audits.
Comprehensive knowledge of auditing practices, accounting standards, regulatory industry knowledge within a large financial institution.
A Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field is required.
Understanding that success is in the details.
Critical thinking skills to inform decision-making.
Ability to give meaning to data.
Enjoy investigating complex problems and making sense of information.
Confidence in the ability to communicate detailed information in an impactful way.
Understanding that collaboration can transform a good idea into a great one.
Understanding the power of an inclusive team that enjoys working together to bring a shared vision to life.
Understanding that relationships and networks are essential to success.
Ability to inspire outcomes by making yourself heard.
Values matter; bring your real self to work, and live CIBC values - trust, teamwork, and accountability.
Must be legally eligible to work at the specified location(s) and, where applicable, must have a valid work or study permit.
May be asked to complete an attribute-based assessment and other skills tests (such as simulation, coding, MS Office).

Nice To Haves

Possess a professional designation (e.g., CPA, MBA, CIA, FRM, CRMA).

Responsibilities

Assess key business risks and evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of related processes and controls; identify and communicate internal control weaknesses and inefficiencies to business line management.
Advise management and business partners of best practices and promote compliance with CIBC policies and procedures, accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
Work collaboratively with audit management and other audit team members to plan and execute audits, report audit results and perform continuous monitoring of management’s control environment.
Participate in internal projects to improve and simplify audit processes.
Effectively manage multiple audit assignments at different stages of the audit cycle and complete required tasks on a timely basis.
Communicate regularly with the team and manager to provide updates on progress.

Benefits

Competitive total rewards package
Eligible to participate in the relevant business unit’s incentive compensation plan, which may also include a discretionary bonus component.
Medical
Dental
Vision
Health Savings Account
Life Insurance
Disability
Other Insurance Plans
Paid Time Off (including Sick Leave, Parental Leave and Vacation)
Holidays
401(k)
Other special perks
Competitive salary
Incentive pay
Banking benefits
Benefits program
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.