Sr. Financial Analyst, Accounting

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Banking benefits

Wellbeing support

Employee assistance programs

MomentMakers

Job summary

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce in Toronto is seeking a Sr. Financial Analyst focused on IFRS16 lease accounting. You will interpret lease commitments, coordinate with lease administrators, and maintain ROU asset/liability schedules.

You will support the financial close, prepare journals and notes, and work with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with accounting controls. A CPA designation in progress and 5+ years of relevant experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience with IFRS16 lease accounting and related controls.
• CPA designation in progress with 5+ years of experience.
• Strong data analysis and financial reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end IFRS16 lease accounting and schedules.
• Prepare journal entries, notes, and reconciliation.
• Support financial close with timely accounting entries.
• Collaborate with lease administrators and stakeholders.

Skills

IFRS16 accounting

Financial analysis

Data analytics

Microsoft Excel

Education

CPA designation in progress

Tools

Oracle

Alteryx

Tableau

Job description

## Sr. Financial Analyst, AccountingApply: Toronto, ON: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: September 24, 2026 (6 days left to apply): 2618640We’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.To learn more about CIBC, please visit CIBC.com**What You’ll Be Doing**The Sr. Financial Analyst role is primarily responsible for end-to-end IFRS16 lease accounting, which includes interpretation of lease commitments/contracts, collaboration with 3rd party lease administrators and internal stakeholders to manage any lease related matters, creation and maintenance of lease ROU Asset/Liability schedules, preparation of related journal entries, financial notes, continuity schedules, reconciliation, or any ad hoc project updates to ensure compliance with accounting standards and controls. This position is also responsible for supporting the financial close process through timely accounting entries and performing general accounting functions as required. The accounting work is moderately complex, requiring judgment in the application of the appropriate and applicable established procedures.*At CIBC we enable the work environment most optimal for you to thrive in your role. You’ll have the flexibility to manage your work activities within a hybrid work arrangement where you’ll spend 1-3 days per week on-site, while other days will be remote.***How You’ll Succeed*** **Accounting and Controls** – You have hands-on working experience related to IFRS16 lease accounting standards and strong business and analytical skills to assess and interpret business needs. You have a good understanding of the Financial Control framework to support and ensure the integrity of financial data.* **Relationship Management** – You have good communication, teamwork, partnership, and relationship-building skills sufficient to act in a collaborative manner with team members and stakeholders from different backgrounds and experiences. You will liaise regularly with outsource service providers, Corporate Real Estate, Treasury, Taxation, Policy, and all Lines of Business and Functional Groups.* **Agility** – You support agile accounting processes and controls to ensure timeliness and accuracy. Ensure changes in accounting policies/requirements are implemented in a controlled manner. Maintain up-to-date desktop procedures in accordance with best practices, regulatory requirements, SOX, and Internal Controls.* **Data Management** – You have good spreadsheet and database management skills, such as Oracle, Data Analytics, Microsoft Excel, Alteryx, Tableau, etc.**Who You Are*** **You love to learn.** You're passionate about growing your knowledge, and you know that there is no limit to what you can achieve.* **You put our clients first.** You engage with purpose to find the right solutions. You go the extra mile because it's the right thing to do.* **You embrace and champion change**. You'll continuously evolve your thinking and the way you work in order to deliver your best.* **You can demonstrate experience** supporting management in Finance Transformation efforts.* **You give meaning to data.** You enjoy investigating complex problems and making sense of information. You're confident in your ability to communicate detailed information in an impactful way.* **You’re a certified professional.** You have current accreditation and good standing in the CPA, or are working towards your CPA designation, with 5+ years of relevant work experience.* **Values matter to you.** You bring your real self to work and you live our values – trust, teamwork, and accountability.#LI-TA**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 work to recognize you in meaningful, personalized ways including a competitive compensation, a banking benefit\\*, wellbeing support and additional offers such as employee and family assistance programs 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.\\*Subject to 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 [e-mail]* CIBC is committed to clarity in our hiring process. All roles posted are opportunities we’re actively recruiting for, unless stated otherwise.* 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 test (such as simulation, coding, French proficiency).* We use artificial intelligence tools during the recruitment process. 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.**Expected End Date**2026-10-16**Job Location**Toronto-81 Bay, 27th Floor**Employment Type**Temporary (Fixed Term)**Weekly Hours**37.5**Skills**Accounting, Financial Reporting and Analysis, General Accounting, Microsoft ExcelAt 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 48,000 employees help our clients achieve their financial goals, because what matters to our clients, matters to us.