Sr. Manager, General Accounting

About the Role

We’re building a relationship‑oriented bank for the modern world. 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 teams and the Controllership, 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.

You will also provide oversight of prepaid and accrual preparation and reconciliation, help uphold strong financial governance across the organization, 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. You’ll have the flexibility to manage your work activities within a hybrid arrangement, spending 1‑3 days per week on‑site and the remainder remote.

• Accounting Operations and Governance – Provide guidance to the team on accounting matters, utilizing your in‑depth knowledge of general accounting policies, fixed asset, prepaid, and accrual accounting.
• Organizational Skill – Execute multiple tasks and adhere to strict deadlines in a fast‑paced and changing environment.
• Problem Solving – 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.
• Continuous Improvement – Foster a process improvement mindset, sharing ideas and automation opportunities, and constantly seeking ways to enhance the processes you own or contribute to.
• Relationship Management – 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.

• You’re a certified professional with current accreditation and good standing in an accounting designation or related credential (e.g., CPA, Masters).
• You have 5+ years of accounting experience, ideally in a management capacity, and progressive experience within a large multi‑dimensional organization. Experience in banking or financial institutions is an asset.
• You’re detail oriented, enjoy investigating complex problems, and can communicate detailed data in an impactful way.
• You embrace and champion change, continuously evolving your thinking and approach to deliver your best work.
• You’re digitally savvy, seeking innovative solutions and easily adapting to new tools and trends.
• You put our clients first, engaging with purpose to find the right solutions and going the extra mile because it is the right thing to do.

• Competitive salary and incentive pay.
• Banking benefits, a comprehensive benefits program, and a defined benefit pension plan.
• Employee share purchase plan and vacation offering.
• Well‑being support and Moment Makers, our social points‑based recognition program.
• Purpose Day – a paid day off dedicated to invest in your growth and development.

CIBC 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 provide an accessible candidate experience. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from all qualified individuals.