US Finance SOX Program Senior Analyst

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.

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What You'll Be Doing:

• Assisting with annual control scoping and planning efforts for the US Region.
• Participating in efforts to rationalize existing risks, controls, and measures within the SOX program. Suggest and help implement improvements where warranted; typically at the beginning of the fiscal year, prior to testing. As new products are introduced that would fall into scope, assist governance teams, business owners and support staff to ensure they complete new control requirements timely.
• Coordination on internal control, operational, business and other financial statement issues that arise from internal metrics and work with the control owners to resolve and define their action plans.
• Engage in continuous improvement initiatives to drive increased efficiencies.
• Periodically assist with making updates to the Bancorp Reporting Control Steering and Audit Committees on any control deficiencies and changes.
• Interacts with internal and external audit and coordinates appropriately with both to maximize efficiencies in the annual SOX and Internal Controls programs for financial and regulatory reporting.
• Build relationships with business unit senior management. Develop a communication plan to allow for regular discussion of control concerns. 
• Has significant exposure to Management across the US Region.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and/or Finance.
• CPA and/or CIA Preferred.
• 5 + years’ experience in public accounting and/or internal audit, or in leading a SOX/FDICIA Program. Big Four experience a plus.
• Ability to understand and apply COSO and PCAOB requirements and apply them to the process, IT, and entity level controls.
• Be able to assist in preparation of materials for presentation to Senior Management and/or the Audit Committee.
• Understanding of SSAE 18 SOC 1 reports and how to interpret and document information included reports to review with management.
• Detail oriented and well organized. 
• Advanced PC skills with Microsoft Office (Excel, Powerpoint and Word). Knowledge of MetricStream GRC, and Alteryx a plus.

At CIBC, we offer a competitive total rewards package. This role has an expected salary range of $85,000.00 - $115,000.00 for the market based on experience, qualifications, and location of the position. The successful candidate may be eligible to participate in the relevant business unit’s incentive compensation plan, which may also include a discretionary bonus component. CIBC offers a full range of benefits and programs to meet our employee’s needs; including Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Life Insurance, Disability, and Other Insurance Plans, Paid Time Off (including Sick Leave, Parental Leave and Vacation), Holidays and 401(k), in addition to other special perks reserved for our team members.

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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*, 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

What you need to know

• 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 we provide an accessible candidate experience. If you need accommodation, please contact [email protected]

• You 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, 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 Location

IL-120 S LaSalle St

Employment Type

Regular

Weekly Hours

40

Skills

Accounting, Analytical Thinking, Communication, Deposit Products, Expense Forecasting, Financial Reporting and Analysis, Lending Products, Market Analysis, Process Improvements