US Finance SOX Program Manager

US Finance Sox Program Manager

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.

The US Finance SOX Program Manager reports to the VP, Corporate Controller & Chief Accountant Officer and manages annual control scoping and planning efforts for the US Region. This role ensures the effectiveness of internal controls over financial reporting, manages SOX compliance programs, and coordinates with internal and external auditors.

How you'll succeed :

• Rationalize existing risks, controls, and measures within the SOX & Regulatory Reporting programs. Make improvements where warranted; typically at the beginning of the fiscal year, prior to testing. As new products are introduced that would fall into scope, work with business owners and support staff to ensure they complete new control documentation timely.
• Analyze 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.
• Analyze control related information received from internal business units and determine the impact on financial reporting controls. Recommend changes on internal controls to control owners and lead business units to take timely and appropriate remedial actions on their outstanding gaps. In addition, analyze aggregated internal and external audit findings to determine the impact on financial reporting controls.
• Engage in continuous improvement initiatives to drive increased efficiency.
• Oversee the implementation of new products, system implementations and changes to ensure the control considerations are properly addressed.
• 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.

Who you are :

At CIBC, we offer a competitive total rewards package. This role has an expected salary range of $150,000K - $180,000K 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.

This position does not offer visa sponsorship.

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.

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, 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, 5th Fl

Employment Type : Regular

Weekly Hours : 40

Skills : Business, Financial Reporting and Analysis, Leadership, Preparation of Financial Reports, Regulatory Requirements, Risk Assessments