Designated Professional (CPA), Indigenous Services

MNP; Nanaimo; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Join MNP as a Senior Accountant within our Indigenous Services team, where you'll oversee full cycle accounting operations. This role is essential for empowering Indigenous communities through expert financial services. The position offers competitive salary, flexible benefits, and encourages diverse applications, particularly from those with disabilities.

Benefits

Generous base pay

Vacation time and 4 paid personal days

Group pension plan with 4% matching

Bonus programs and flexible benefits

Mental health resources

Exclusive access to perks and discounts

Professional development assistance

Firm-sponsored social events

Qualifications

• CPA designation required; CAFM designation is an asset.
• Experience in full-cycle accounting processes is essential.
• Experience working with Indigenous communities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of full cycle accounting operations.
• Prepare and publish timely financial statements and related reports.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure high-quality client engagements.

Skills

Full-cycle accounting processes

GAAP

Public Sector Accounting Standards (PSAS)

International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)

Understanding of business, accounting, management principles

Education

CPA designation

CAFM designation (considered an asset)

Tools

Sage 300

Sage Intacct

Adagio

QBO

Xero

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 as a Senior Accountant with our Indigenous Services team. This diverse team of professionals are dedicated to exceeding clients’ unique needs within a rapidly evolving business and financial reporting landscape. MNP is a leading national accounting, tax and business consulting firm for Indigenous Nations, businesses, and entrepreneurs in Canada. With more than 270 Indigenous clients and 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.

Our clients include various First Nations, Metis and Inuit communities as well as Indigenous organizations and associations across the country. We support our clients to develop strategic, business and operational plans that are thoughtful as much as engagement driven. Entrepreneurial to our core, our talented team members transcend obstacles into opportunities and are successfully transforming mid-market business practices.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of full cycle accounting operations, including financial transactions and reporting
• Collaborate with clients, internal team members and relationship managers to ensure high-quality Indigenous EASE client engagements
• Monitor and ensure the accuracy of financial transactions and reporting, including compliance with regulatory standards
• Coordinate the preparation of budgets and financial forecasts, including variance reports
• Support month-end and year-end closing processes
• Prepare and publish timely, accurate and compliant financial statements and related reports
• Assist with new engagements by providing the required information for client setup and deliverable creation
• Maintain and update charts of accounts and prepare entries for posting to accounts
• Prepare correspondence, technical reports, client summaries and presentations outlining engagement findings, facts and highlights
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with clients while coaching and mentoring junior team members
• Maintain flexibility to travel to client sites

Skills and Experience

• CPA designation (CAFM designation considered an asset)
• Experience working with full-cycle accounting processes
• Knowledge of Sage 300, Sage Intacct, Adagio, Xyntax, QBO or Xero considered an asset
• Experience working with Indigenous communities or organizations preferred
• Extensive knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Public Sector Accounting Standards (PSAS) and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
• Understanding of business, accounting, management and practice development principles

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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!

The annual salary for this position is $70,000 - $78,500. Compensation is based on location, individual skills and relevant experience.

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!

For further information, and to apply, please visit our website via the “Apply” button below.