Erik Ekstrom, C.P.A.
About Erik Ekstrom, C.P.A.
Erik Ekstrom, C.P.A., is the Senior Manager of US Regulatory Reporting at CIBC with over 15 years of experience in financial reporting and analysis.
Current Position
Erik Ekstrom currently holds the position of Senior Manager of US Regulatory Reporting at CIBC. He has been with the company since 2022 and is based in Chicago, Illinois. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing regulatory reporting functions within the organization, ensuring compliance with US financial regulations.
Previous Experience
Before joining CIBC, Erik Ekstrom served in various regulatory and financial reporting roles. He worked at Discover Financial Services as a Regulatory Reporting Manager from 2019 to 2022 in Riverwoods, IL. He also held interim positions and consultancy roles at Brilliant™, Harmer Financial Solutions, and Beacon Resources. Additionally, he was a Finance Manager at Equity LifeStyle Properties, Inc., and a Senior Analyst at GE Capital. His experience spans multiple industries and roles, primarily in the Greater Chicago Area.
Education and Certification
Erik Ekstrom earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting from Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, where he studied from 1991 to 1995. He is also a Certified Public Accountant (C.P.A.), which underscores his expertise and qualifications in accounting and financial management.
Specializations
Erik Ekstrom specializes in several key areas including regulatory reporting, external reporting, financial analysis, financial modeling, and financial systems administration. His skills extend to internal control process improvements and efficiencies, budgets, forecasts, variance analysis, and corporate consolidation. He has a proven track record in project management and team leadership.
Skills and Competencies
With over 15 years of experience in bank regulatory reporting, financial planning, analysis, and financial reporting, Erik Ekstrom is known for his strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. He excels in developing and implementing financial process improvements that enhance efficiency and effectiveness. He also has excellent communication and influencing skills, which are crucial in both project management and team settings.