What You'll Be Doing

This role as Sr. Analyst on the Accounting Reconciliation team is responsible for the integrity of the financial results in accordance to GAAP (IFRS or local GAAP as applicable) and management accounting policies. This involves creating financial analysis, interacting with auditors - internal & external and other accounting related activities such as investigating report discrepancies, overseeing the completion of the month-end reconciliation and supporting the team with ad-hoc requirements and project initiatives.

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

• Manage monthly reconciliations - provide oversight and ensure all balance sheet accounts are reconciled appropriately for Wealth LOB & LE. Will also need to oversee/create new reconciliations where they do not exist e.g. CIBC SI and Investor Services Inc dealer's settlement accounts.
• Problem solving - you persist to investigate and understand end to end processes beyond our team to identify gaps and recommend solutions that are optimal for the bank.
• Communication skills - Good ability to prepare and present financial information effectively articulating issues/recommendations via your analysis and assessment of financial results and maintain a close working relationship with all your business partners across the bank.
• Ensure Finance-owned SOX controls (including suspense accounts) are effective and performed on regular basis to identify/manage exposure to risks, escalating issues as appropriate.
• Data analytics - support accounting transformation and analysis through use of modern data mining techniques and data analytics tool.
• Continuous improvement -growth mindset and sharing of ideas and opportunities, constantly looking for ways to improve the processes you own or contribute to.

Who You Are

• You give meaning to data. You enjoy investigating complex problems, and making sense of information. You're confident in your ability to communicate detailed information in an impactful way.
• You can demonstrate knowledge in financial and management accounting, proficiency in accounting and desktop applications such as Oracle Peoplesoft & BI, Microsoft Office, especially advanced Excel functionality for data management. It's an asset if you are technically savvy and enjoy learning new tools and systems e.g. SAP, AI, Alteryx, etc.
• You're driven by collective success. You know that collaboration can transform a good idea into a great one. You understand the power of an inclusive team that enjoys working together to bring a shared vision to life.
• Values matter to you. You bring your real self to work and you live our values - trust, teamwork and accountability.

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What CIBC Offers

At 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 Location
Toronto-81 Bay, 26th Floor

Employment Type
Regular

Weekly Hours
37.5

Skills
Accounting, Analytical Thinking, Balance Sheet Account Reconciliations, Balance Sheets, Financial Analysis, General Ledger (GL), Internal Controls, Management Reporting, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management