Senior Accountant

What You'll Be Doing

As part of CIBC's Finance team, you'll play a critical role in providing expert consulting on complex general accounting matters. You'll apply advanced accounting concepts to help develop and implement new procedures that enhance workflow efficiency. Using independent judgement, you'll monitor the progress of projects and ensure that daily operations adhere to established accounting policies, industry standards, and CIBC's internal guidelines. You'll partner with colleagues to create and refine cost allocation methodologies, ensure accurate invoicing and payment for inter-company services, and review cost allocations for compliance. You'll also monitor affiliate transactions, generate ad hoc reports, conduct analytical assessments of complex activities, and document internal processes, controls, and data flows. Managing multiple tasks and projects assigned by senior management will be a key part of your role.

How You'll Succeed

• Cost Allocation & Documentation – Collaborate with Finance team members to develop and enhance cost allocation methodologies, ensuring documentation meets regulatory and tax authority requirements.

• Intercompany Accounting – Oversee monthly invoicing and payment of inter-company services, confirming transactions are properly accounted for in line with internal policies.

• Transaction Review & Compliance – Review inbound and outbound cost allocations for appropriateness and ensure affiliate transactions comply with Section 23A of Regulation W.

• Reporting & Analysis – Create and generate ad hoc reports, and perform analytical assessments of complex transactions to determine appropriate accounting entries.

• Process Documentation – Discover, document, and improve internal processes, controls, data flows, and reporting requirements.

• Project Management – Manage multiple tasks and projects as assigned by senior management, ensuring timely completion and effective communication.

Who You Are

• You have advanced accounting expertise. You bring a strong working knowledge of U.S. GAAP and IFRS, with at least 3-5 years of experience in progressively responsible roles.

• Your background includes experience with financial reporting, consolidation accounting, and intercompany transactions.

• You have technical proficiency. You’re comfortable with accounting systems, data conversions, integrations, and implementations, and have hands-on experience with databases and data extraction for general ledger and financial reporting.

• You’re analytical and detail-oriented. You excel at conducting complex analytical assessments and documenting internal processes and controls to ensure accuracy and compliance.

• You’re proficient with technology. You have strong skills in Microsoft Excel, Visio, FIS/Hyperion, SAP, and Alteryx.

• You have relevant credentials. A CPA designation and public accounting experience are preferred.