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CIBC Director, Wealth Controller in Toronto, Ontario
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
Reporting to the Associate Vice President, Banking, Wealth and Corporate Controller, the Director, Wealth Controller (the “Wealth Controller”) supports the Wealth strategic business units by leading a team of finance professionals to deliver on accurate and timely financial results used for statutory, regulatory, subsidiary, and management reporting for these business units. The Wealth Controllers is responsible for month-end and quarter-end tasks, including financial analysis and reporting, subsidiary board reporting, and addressing ad hoc queries and investigations. As a trusted advisor and stakeholder on strategic finance projects and business initiatives, the Wealth Controller drives operational excellence and continuous improvements while collaborating closely with broader finance team and cross-functional groups.
At CIBC we enable the work environment most optimal for you to thrive in your role. You will have the flexibility to manage your work activities within a hybrid work arrangement where you will spend 1-3 days per week on-site, while other days will be remote.
How you’ll succeed
Relationship building - Establish strong relationships and communication with the Wealth business for decision support, accounting guidance, investigative analysis and issues.
Control focused - Ensure compliance with accounting standards and effective end-to-end financial process controls are executed in your line of business.
Talent development - Lead and develop a high-performance controllership team along with oversight of an offshore managed service team.
General ledger ownership – Ensure accurate and timely month end close of the finance general ledger, clear explanation of Wealth business financial results and timely resolution of control deficiencies and/or weaknesses
Operational excellence – Drive for excellence with continuous improvements that strengthen controls to manage financial reporting risks, streamline finance operational processes and increase productivity across the team
Deliver on purpose – Affect positive teamwork across finance and cross-functional teams with CIBC purpose focus and behaviours
Who you are
You can demonstrate 10+ years of relevant work experience in complex financial service organizations in a controller or senior accounting leadership role . You will have strong accounting background and experience, along with knowledge of IFRS and excellent communication skills to be able to translate technical guidance into business terms and implications It’s an asset if you have comprehensive knowledge of wealth product offerings and services, along with their systems and processes.
You're a certified professional. You have current accreditation and good standing in the CPA or equivalent.
You are a caring and accountable leader. You are passionate about developing and growing team members' abilities. You have experience providing coaching, having difficult conversations and hands on support to meet team goals.
You know that details matter. You notice things that others do not. Your critical thinking skills help to inform your decision making.
You’re goal oriented. You are motivated by accomplishing your goals, resilient in the face of challenges, and strive to deliver your best to make a difference.
You love to learn. You are passionate about growing your knowledge. You have a keen sense of curiosity.
Values matter to you . You bring your real self to work, and you live our values - trust, teamwork, and accountability.
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
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 Mailbox.careers-carrieres@cibc.com
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, 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 Location
Toronto-81 Bay, 26th Floor
Employment Type
Regular
Weekly Hours
37.5
Skills
Account Consolidation, Accounting, Communication, Consolidated Financial Statements, Financial Advising, Financial Controlling, Financial Operations, Financial Reporting and Analysis, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Group Problem Solving, Leadership
At CIBC, we are in business to help our clients, employees and shareholders achieve what is important to them. Our ability to create value for all CIBC stakeholders is driven by a business culture based on common values: Trust, Teamwork and Accountability.
Working with CIBC makes you a part of a work environment committed to our clients, employees and communities - a place where you can excel.
Every day, our 44,000 employees help our clients achieve their financial goals, because what matters to our clients, matters to us.