Manager, External Financial Advisory - Indigenous Services

Inspirational, innovative and entrepreneurial - this is how we describe our empowered teams. Combine your passion with purpose and join a culture that is thriving in the face of change. Make an impact as an External Financial Advisory Manager with our Indigenous Services team. This diverse team of professionals works with more than 270 Indigenous peoples, groups and organizations across Canada and shares a passion for learning and understanding their history, culture, and contributions to our country. With 500 team members dedicated to this sector, no other firm has invested as much time and resources into serving the unique needs of Indigenous communities. As a trusted advisor, you’ll provide expertise to empower Indigenous communities, organizations, businesses and individuals in navigating a dynamic social, political and economic environment. Responsibilities

• Work closely with Indigenous community and enterprise clients to assess their accounting systems and lead tailored capacity-building initiatives
• Evaluate overall client accounting practices and create a strategic plan for growth, capacity development, and financial literacy
• Provide strategic recommendations to client leadership and implement best practices
• Advise on complex matters such as external financing, system implementations, and chart of accounts setup
• Deliver hands-on training in accounting functions including assisting the client with audit preparation
• Review/prepare finance policies and process maps, prepare recommended amendments as required
• Provide training and oversight into general matters such as payroll, GST/PST, and T4 filing
• Facilitate quarterly financial reporting and project updates to Management and Leadership
• Maintain flexibility to travel, as necessary

Skills And Experience

• A degree or diploma in Business Administration or Accounting
• CPA, CAFM, or equivalent designation
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and organizational finance
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Experience working with Indigenous communities is a strong asset

MyRewards@MNP With a focus on high-potential earnings, MNP is proud to offer customized rewards that support our unique culture and a balanced lifestyle to thrive at work and outside of the office. You will be rewarded with generous base pay, vacation time, 4 paid personal days, a group pension plan with 4% matching, voluntary savings products, bonus programs, flexible benefits, mental health resources, exclusive access to perks and discounts, professional development assistance, MNP University, a flexible ‘Dress For Your Day’ environment, firm sponsored social events and more! Diversity@MNP We embrace diversity as a core value and celebrate our differences. We believe each team member contributes unique gifts and amplifying their potential makes our business stronger. We encourage people with disabilities to apply!