Manager, Finance Governance & Controls

WhatYou’llBe Doing

Reporting to the Director, Governance, Controls and Finance Operations, the Manager, Governance and Controls, will play a significant role in the implementation of Finance governance, compliance and control initiatives,programsand processes. The positionis responsible forensuring that an effective and well documented internal control structure is in place for Financein accordance withcurrent governance,riskand compliance requirements. The role works with all related infrastructure groups to ensurethat Finance’srisk management and control framework is rigorous and supports the divisionwhile beingconsistent with CIBC’s policies and procedures. The role is also responsible for the test of controls, deficiency management, and assertion process for Finance group.

At CIBC we enable the work environment mostoptimalfor you to thrive in your role.You’llhave the flexibility to manage your work activities within a hybrid work arrangement whereyou’llspend 1-3 days per week on-site, while other days will be remote.

HowYou’llSucceed

• Control activities -Test the design and operating effectiveness of FPC, RCM and OPC internal controls within Finance, including executing the annual internal control test plan forFinance, schedulingand facilitating walkthroughs, perform management testing and following-up on issues or deficiencies raised by Finance Management, CIBC’s Global Operational Risk Management, internal/external auditors, regulators and the control performers. In addition,facilitatequarterly assertion process for Finance groups, review and provide feedback on existing process and procedure documents, andparticipateand support the SOMO with key initiatives and projects (e.g.development ofend to endProcess Map, process documents, etc.), asrequired.

• Governance–Work closely with the SOMO to provideadviceto Accountable Officers on Governance best practices in alignment with CIBC policiesand industrystandards. 

• Operational risk management–Ensurethe completionofassignedincident reports, Risk and controls self-assessments and change initiative risk assessments.

Who You Are

• You candemonstrateexperience inor havestrongknowledge of financial products (products and processes) and control activities with a minimum of 3-5yearsworking experience. It would be an asset if you had a background in risk management, process documentation and control design in the context of a financial services organization and/or financial, operational, management and general entity controls to enable the creation of a sound control framework and the continuous improvement in the efficiency and effectiveness of internal controls across the division.

• You have a degree in Business Management (or equivalent) and completion or working towards an accounting designation.

• You embrace and champion change.You'llcontinuously evolve your thinking and the way you workin order todeliver your best.

• You'repassionate about people. You find meaning inrelationships, andsurround yourself with a diverse network of partners. You build trust through respect and authenticity.

• You'redriven by collective success.You know that collaboration can transforma good ideainto a great one. You understand the power of an inclusive team that enjoys working together to bring a shared vision to life.

• You act like an owner.You thrive whenyou'reempowered to take the lead, go above and beyond, and deliver results.

• Values matter to you.You bring your real self toworkand you live our values – trust,teamworkand accountability.

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