Richard C. Jacobs, Cpa, Ca, Cfa
About Richard C. Jacobs, Cpa, Ca, Cfa
Richard C. Jacobs is the Senior Director of Regulatory Reporting, Controller, and Finance Operations at CIBC in Toronto, Canada, with extensive experience in various finance roles within the company since 1996.
Company
Richard C. Jacobs currently serves as Senior Director Regulatory Reporting, Controller and Finance Operations at CIBC. His tenure at CIBC began in 1996, and he has held various roles within the company for over two decades. Each of these roles has expanded his expertise within the finance and regulatory domains, culminating in his current senior management position.
Title
As Senior Director Regulatory Reporting, Controller and Finance Operations at CIBC, Richard C. Jacobs leads the regulatory team responsible for preparing and submitting regulatory reports to OSFI, CDIC, Bank of Canada, and Statistics Canada. He ensures compliance with IIROC’s financial and operational rules for new initiatives and products. Richard has been in this role since 2019.
Professional Experience at CIBC
Richard C. Jacobs has a long-standing career at CIBC, starting as a Senior Financial Analyst in 1996. Over the years, he has held multiple roles, including Executive Director positions in Capital Markets Finance, Performance Measurement, Merchant Banking Finance, and Retail and Business Banking. His responsibilities ranged from performance management, project oversight, and regulatory reporting to finance operations. He has demonstrated a consistent upward trajectory in his career within the organization.
Previous Experience
Before his extensive tenure at CIBC, Richard C. Jacobs worked as a Senior Auditor at Samson Bélair Deloitte & Touche for three years and as an Auditor at Levy Pilotte LLP for two years. These roles provided him with a solid foundation in auditing and financial analysis, which he further developed in his subsequent positions.
Education and Expertise
Richard C. Jacobs holds a Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) from Concordia University, which he completed in 1985. He furthered his education at McGill University, completing his studies at the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research in 1988. His educational background is complemented by professional certifications, including CPA, CA, and CFA, enhancing his expertise in finance and accounting.
Extracurricular Involvement
Richard C. Jacobs is actively engaged in fundraising activities, including the CIBC Run for the Cure and the Enbridge Ride to Conquer Cancer. He also enjoys recreational activities such as cycling, skiing, and playing hockey. These activities help him maintain balance and well-being outside of his professional commitments.