What you'll be doingThe Syndicate Accounting Team is responsible for the integrity and timeliness of the Investment Banking business units' financial reporting. In this role you will report to the Syndicate Accounting Director within the Capital Markets Controllership team. You will embody the CIBC's One Finance Vision and Guiding Principles.
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- Accounting and Controls - You drive accurate, complete, and timely inputs to the various reporting groups. Provide accounts attestation and ensure all balance sheet accounts are substantiated. Inspire adherence to guidelines set by industry practices and regulators with regards to Underwriting deals and transactions related to Mergers & Acquisitions.
- Relationship Management - You have good teamwork, partnership and relationship building skills sufficient to act in a collaborative manner with team members and stakeholders from different backgrounds and experiences. You will liaise with Equity Capital Markets, Debt Capital Markets, Mergers & Acquisitions, other Regional offices, Regulatory Reporting, CFO team, other stakeholder groups and external Brokerage firms to ensure efficient issue solutions.
- Agility - You support agile accounting processes and controls to ensure timeliness and accuracy. Ensure changes in accounting policies/requirements are implemented in a controlled manner. Maintain adequate end to end process maps and detailed task manuals in accordance with best practices, regulatory requirements, SOX, and Internal Controls.
Who you are- You're a certified professional. You have current accreditation and good standing in CPA, or working towards your CPA designation, with 3+ years of relevant work experience. The CFA designation is an asset.
- You can demonstrate experience in Capital Markets accounting, or Investment Banking accounting background with regards to the Underwriting and Mergers & Acquisition businesses in order to support the oversight and governance functions. This includes enhancement of financial controls across multiple groups. You have strong knowledge of IFRS and Financial Reporting requirements for Financial Instruments.
- You embrace and champion change. You'll continuously evolve your thinking and the way you work in order to deliver your best.
- You live your values. You bring high standards, genuine care to your relationships, and want to grow with an employer that shares your values and brings out your best.
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What CIBC OffersAt 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
Job LocationToronto-81 Bay, 26th Floor
Employment TypeRegular
Weekly Hours37.5
SkillsAccounting Policies, Accounting Processes, Analytical Thinking, Balance Sheet Account Reconciliations, Finance, Financial Reconciliations, Financial Reporting and Analysis, Group Problem Solving, Management Reporting
