Senior manager accounting

We’re building a relationship-oriented bank for the modern world. We need talented, passionate professionals who are dedicated to doing what’s right for our clients.At CIBC, we embrace your strengths and your ambitions, so you are empowered at work. Our team members have what they need to make a meaningful impact and are truly valued for who they are and what they contribute.To learn more about CIBC, please visitWhat you'll be doingThe role applies professional knowledge to ensure the financial statement close and settlement process is conducted in a timely manner and aligned to financial accounting policies and procedures.The role manages professionals, managers and operational support employees, developing and maintaining productive and collaborative working relationships with internal and external business partners and stakeholders.This role provides financial accounting advisory services to business partners on a regular basis and month end attestations of all balances according to standard policy.The role often incorporates innovation into daily execution and management practices.How you'll succeedResponsible for various analytical assessments of more complex transactional activities culminating in determining appropriate accounting entries.Ensure all tasks are completed in accordance with all internal controls, policies, and procedures.Interact with internal and external audits by analyzing and preparing schedules of various general ledger accounts.Assist in the preparation of quarterly regulatory and external reporting schedules.Discover and document internal processes and procedures, controls, data flow, and reporting requirements; assist team members in doing the same for their respective areas.Manage multiple tasks and projects as assigned by senior management.Participate in continuing educational opportunities , such as reading professional publications, maintaining personal networks, and joining professional organizations.Who you areYou give meaning to data. You enjoy investigating complex problems and making sense of information. You communicate detailed information in a meaningful way.You can demonstrate a minimum of 7 years of experience in Public Accounting and Financial Reporting. It’s an asset if you have a working knowledge of U.S. GAAP and IFRS.You’re a certified professional. You have current accreditation and good standing as a CPA.You can demonstrate experience in accounting systems and data conversions, integrations, and implementations.You have technical experience with databases, the storage and movement of data, and the ability to understand how data is obtained and extracted for general ledger accounting and financial reporting proficient with Microsoft Excel, Visio, FIS / Hyperion.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*, 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 conditionsWhat you need to knowCIBC is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all team members and clients feel like they belong. We seek applicants with a wide range of abilities and we provide an accessible candidate experience.If you need accommodation, please contactYou need to be legally eligible to work at the location(s) specified above and, where applicable, must have a valid work or study permit.We may ask you to complete an attribute-based assessment and other skills tests (such as simulation, coding, French proficiency, MS Office).Our goal for the application process is to get to know more about you, all that you have to offer, and give you the opportunity to learn more about us.Job LocationIL-120 S LaSalle StEmployment TypePermanentWeekly HoursSkillsGestion des livrables, Leadership, Modélisation financière, Normes de comptabilité, Planification à long terme, Processus comptables, Processus d'affaires, Rapports de gestion, Relations avec les employés, Services-conseils comptablesLast updated : 2024-07-31