Ly Tan, Cpa, Ca
About Ly Tan, Cpa, Ca
Ly Tan, CPA, CA, is the Senior Director of Governance, Controls & Finance Operations at CIBC with over 20 years of expertise in operational and financial risk, auditing, and process improvements.
Current Title at CIBC
Ly Tan currently holds the title of Senior Director, Governance, Controls & Finance Operations at CIBC. He has been in this role since 2020, leveraging his extensive experience in operational and financial risk management. Based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, Ly's position involves overseeing governance frameworks, enhancing control mechanisms, and optimizing finance operations within the organization.
Previous Roles at CIBC
Before his current role, Ly Tan worked as Senior Director Internal Audit, Compliance, Administration, Human Resources & Communications at CIBC from 2019 to 2020. During his year in this position, he managed various functions, ensuring compliance and optimizing audit processes. This role also involved overseeing administrative, HR, and communication strategies within the company.
Director Roles at Manulife
Ly Tan spent a significant part of his career at Manulife, where he served as Director - Operational Risk Management from 2014 to 2019 and as Director - Financial Compliance Control (Head of SOx) from 2010 to 2014. His responsibilities included managing operational risks and ensuring financial compliance. Ly's leadership contributed to strengthening internal controls and risk management practices at Manulife.
Experience at Bank of Montreal
From 2008 to 2010, Ly Tan held the position in the Chief Accountant's Group - Accounting Policy at Bank of Montreal. His role focused on developing and implementing accounting policies, contributing to the bank's financial reporting and compliance frameworks. This experience further honed his expertise in financial compliance and accounting standards.
Management Expertise and Track Record
Ly Tan brings over 20 years of expertise in operational and financial risk, auditing, and process improvements. He is known for identifying opportunities for cost and time savings. His extensive management experience is marked by a proven track record of building high-performing teams that align with and support company objectives, enhancing overall operational efficiency.