Senior Manager, Finance Operations and Governance

CIBC • Toronto, ON

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

Reporting to the Director, Governance, Controls and Finance Operations, the Senior Manager, Finance Operations and Governance, will play a significant role in management of the relationship and deliverables related to CIBC’s external auditor, management of the Disclosure Committee process and support other Finance risk and governance deliverables, including other committees, projects or initiatives in Finance. You will work directly with the Chief Accountant, SOX office, CIBC's internal and external auditors, and senior executives across the bank. You will also work with the Finance Governance and Controls team, the Chief Accountants department, and other Finance LOBs. 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.

Requirements

• Degree (Bachelors or equivalent) in Business, Accounting or Finance and a professional designation (e.g. CA, CPA, CIA) or equivalent business experience.
• Experience in audit, particularly in project managing audit engagements and navigating evolving regulatory requirements, would be beneficial.
• Embrace and champion change.
• Continuously evolve thinking and the way of working in order to deliver best.
• Act like an owner.
• Thrive when empowered to take the lead, go above and beyond, and deliver results.
• Passionate about people.
• Find meaning in relationships and surround yourself with a diverse network of partners.
• Build trust through respect and authenticity.
• Driven by collective success.
• Understand the power of an inclusive team that enjoys working together to bring a shared vision to life.
• Bold and accountable leader.
• Passionate about developing and coaching to bring out the best in people.
• Led diverse, high performing teams.
• Values matter.
• Bring your real self to work, and live values – trust, teamwork, and accountability.

Responsibilities

• Manage key relationships with senior stakeholders and collaborate with business partners across the Bank and the external auditor.
• Influence without authority, provide leadership and effectively manage deliverables from various stakeholders including peers and subject matter experts within and outside of Finance, by influencing, coaching, and negotiating.
• Prepare materials for senior executives and committees; and review engagement letters, contracts, and other deliverables.
• Resolve issues and find creative and efficient solutions.
• Provide coaching and guidance to the junior members on the team to successfully deliver on collective accountabilities.
• Project manage the end-to-end deliverables for the Disclosure Committee meetings and ensure timely and quality delivery.
• Coordinate with various subject matter experts within Finance to develop Disclosure Committee materials for Disclosure Committee members and Responsible Officers.
• Facilitate the drafting of the Disclosure Committee agenda, quarterly/annual assertions, minutes, speaking notes, etc.
• Oversee and manage the Disclosure Committee SharePoint site and ensure compliance with Records Management policy.
• Provide support to other Committees (i.e., Audit Committee, etc.) in Finance as required.
• Support deliverables to key stakeholders, including SOX Office and Internal Audit that are within the Finance Governance, Controls and Operations mandate.
• Support the simplification and automation initiatives for Finance Governance, Controls and Operations team and other Finance risk, governance and controls deliverables as required.
• Participate in and manage other initiatives or projects in support of Finance that fall under the responsibility of Finance Governance, Controls and Operations.

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior