Tim Samis, Cpa, Cbv
About Tim Samis, Cpa, Cbv
Tim Samis, CPA, CBV, is the Vice President & Head of Leveraged Finance at CIBC in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Current Position at CIBC
Tim Samis, CPA, CBV, holds the position of Vice President & Head of Leveraged Finance at CIBC. He has been in this role since 2020, operating out of Toronto, Ontario, Canada. In this capacity, he is responsible for overseeing the bank's leveraged finance operations, focusing on providing comprehensive financing solutions for companies involved in significant transactions.
Previous Roles at CIBC
Prior to his current role, Tim Samis served as Senior Director of Leveraged Finance and Asset-Based Lending at CIBC from 2014 to 2020. Before that, he was the Director of Asset-Based Lending from 2012 to 2014, and the Senior Manager of Leveraged Finance from 2010 to 2012. These roles allowed him to develop extensive expertise in financial solutions for acquisition and fund financing, specifically for private equity sponsors.
Experience at KPMG Corporate Finance
Before joining CIBC, Tim Samis worked as a Manager at KPMG Corporate Finance from 2005 to 2010. During his tenure, he gained valuable experience in corporate finance, enhancing his skills in financial analysis and business valuation.
Educational Background
Tim Samis is a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) and a Chartered Business Valuator (CBV). He obtained his CBV designation from the Canadian Institute of Chartered Business Valuators and his CA designation from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Ontario. Additionally, he holds an HBA from Ivey Business School at Western University. These qualifications have provided him with a strong foundation in accounting, business valuation, and financial management.
Expertise in Financing Solutions
Tim Samis has a specialized expertise in providing senior and mezzanine financing solutions for companies undergoing event-driven transactions. Part of his role at CIBC involves being a member of a national team that focuses on acquisition and fund financing for private equity sponsors. His technical skills and industry knowledge make him a key player in securing financial solutions for complex business transactions.