Sr. Manager, General Accounting

CIBC•Toronto, ON

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Senior Manager on the General Accounting Team, you will play a critical role in ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of our financial close process. Working closely with business partners, offshore and the Controllership team, you will oversee month-end activities including the preparation and review of timely accounting entries and the delivery of detailed financial review and analysis. Your expertise will be key in managing technical accounting matters such as capitalized software expenses, personnel cost allocations, and the execution of internal controls within a SOX-compliant environment. In addition, you will provide oversight of prepaid and accrual preparation and reconciliation, helping to uphold strong financial governance across the organization. Through your leadership you will also support continuous process improvement initiatives and promote the use of automation tools to enhance efficiency and effectiveness. 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

Current accreditation and good standing in an accounting designation or related (CPA, Masters etc.)
Progressive experience within a large multi-dimensional organization.
5+ years of accounting experience, ideally in a management capacity.
Detail oriented.
Ability to investigate complex problems, make sense of information, and communicate detailed data in an impactful way.
Embrace and champion change.
Continuously evolve thinking and approach to deliver best work.
Digitally savvy.
Seek out innovative solutions and embrace evolving technologies.
Easily adapt to new tools and trends.
Put clients first.
Engage with purpose to find the right solutions and go the extra mile.
Values matter.
Bring your real self to work, and live values - trust, teamwork, and accountability.
Legally eligible to work at the specified location(s) and, where applicable, must have a valid work or study permit.

Nice To Haves

Worked in a banking or FI related environment.

Responsibilities

Oversee month-end activities including the preparation and review of timely accounting entries and the delivery of detailed financial review and analysis.
Manage technical accounting matters such as capitalized software expenses, personnel cost allocations, and the execution of internal controls within a SOX-compliant environment.
Provide oversight of prepaid and accrual preparation and reconciliation.
Support continuous process improvement initiatives and promote the use of automation tools to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
Provide guidance to the team on accounting matters, utilizing in-depth knowledge of general accounting policies, fixed asset, prepaid, and accrual accounting.
Execute multiple tasks and adhere to strict deadlines in a fast-paced and changing environment.
Investigate end-to-end processes from origination to reporting to identify gaps and recommend optimal solutions for the bank.
Take a hands-on approach to complex finance issues.
Foster a process improvement mindset, sharing ideas and automation opportunities, and constantly seeking ways to enhance the processes owned or contributed to.
Demonstrate effective communication, teamwork, and relationship-building skills.
Liaise regularly with outsource service providers, CFO Finance, Taxation, Policy, and all Line of Businesses and Functional Groups.

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.