Associate, Corporate Finance

ACCA Careers; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous base pay

Vacation time

4 paid personal days

Group pension plan with 4% matching

Bonus programs

Flexible benefits

Mental health resources

Job summary

Join MNP's Corporate Finance team as an Associate in Winnipeg, where we advise clients on divestitures and transactions in a dynamic market. You’ll contribute to CIMs, financial analyses, and deal rationale to help clients seize opportunities.

The role emphasizes strong GAAP knowledge, CPA eligibility, and 2–4 years of relevant experience; M&A experience is a plus. Travel is flexible as needed and collaboration with cross-functional teams is essential.

Qualifications

• CPA designation in progress or completed.
• 2–4 years of experience in public practice or a relevant field.
• GAAP knowledge and ability to analyze and interpret financial statements.
• M&A experience is an asset but not required.

Responsibilities

• Support vendors in assessing divestiture and M&A opportunities by analyzing deal rationale and key value drivers and risks.
• Prepare confidential information memorandums outlining the business, growth opportunities, risks, and financial analysis for prospective purchasers.
• Engage with clients, prospective purchasers, legal counsel, and advisors throughout the M&A process.
• Develop project plans and coordinate logistics with clients and stakeholders.
• Conduct analyses including quality of earnings, EBITDA sustainability, and working capital profiles.
• Build and prepare analyses, projections, forecasts, and financial models.
• Review client financial statements as part of the M&A process.
• Identify industry trends, competitive factors, and KPIs at macro and micro levels.
• Summarize market conditions to provide insights and conclusions.
• Prepare engagement letters, reports, presentations, and client correspondence.
• Identify value-adding opportunities and support relationship development.
• Participate in business development activities, including proposals and presentations.
• Collaborate with internal engagement teams.
• Travel flexibly as necessary.

Skills

Financial analysis

GAAP knowledge

M&A awareness

Communication

Education

CPA designation in progress or completed

Job description

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 with our Corporate Finance team as an Associate. This diverse team of professionals maximizes our clients’ potential so they can seize opportunities as they emerge within an evolving business landscape. As a trusted advisor, you’ll provide innovative solutions that meet clients’ divestiture and transaction advisory goals.

MNP is proudly Canadian. Providing business strategies and solutions, we are a leading national accounting, tax and business advisory firm in Canada. Entrepreneurial to our core, our talented team members transcend obstacles into opportunities and are successfully transforming mid-market business practices.

Responsibilities

• Support vendors in assessing divestiture and mergers and acquisitions (“M&A”) opportunities by analyzing deal rationale and key value drivers and risks.
• Prepare confidential information memorandums (CIM) outlining the business, growth opportunities, risks, and financial analysis as a key deliverable presented to prospective purchasers of the business.
• Engage in discussions with various stakeholders in the M&A process, including clients, prospective purchasers, legal counsel, and financial advisors.
• Develop project plans and coordinate logistics with clients and stakeholders.
• Conduct detailed analyses including quality of earnings, EBITDA sustainability, working capital profiles, and other risk/opportunity areas.
• Build and prepare technical analyses, projections, forecasts, and financial models.
• Review client financial statements as part of M&A process.
• Identify industry-specific trends, competitive factors, and key performance indicators at both macro and micro levels.
• Research and summarize market conditions to provide broad insights and conclusions.
• Prepare high-quality deliverables such as engagement letters, reports, presentations, and client correspondence.
• Identify innovative ways to add value to client engagements and support relationship development.
• Participate in business development activities, including proposal preparation and presentation.
• Collaborate effectively with internal engagement teams.
• Maintain flexibility to travel as necessary.

Skills And Experience

• CPA designation completed or in progress.
• 2–4 years of experience in public practice or a relevant field.
• Mergers and acquisition experience is considered an asset but not required.
• Experience in transaction advisory or due diligence is considered an asset but not required.
• Strong technical accounting skills and solid knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Proven ability to analyze and interpret financial statements.

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!