Manager, Financial Advisory - Indigenous EASE Services

MNP; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Financial Advisory Manager to join their Indigenous Services team. This role is pivotal in empowering Indigenous communities through expert financial guidance and capacity building. You will lead projects that enhance financial literacy and develop tailored solutions for diverse clients. With a commitment to understanding and respecting Indigenous cultures, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact. Join a company that values diversity, innovation, and personal growth, and enjoy a rewarding career that balances professional success with personal well-being.

Benefits

Generous Base Pay

Vacation Time

4 Paid Personal Days

Group Pension Plan with 4% Matching

Voluntary Savings Products

Bonus Programs

Flexible Benefits

Mental Health Resources

Professional Development Assistance

Firm Sponsored Social Events

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant accounting experience with a focus on Indigenous communities.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and project management.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments and manage project plans for financial literacy in Indigenous communities.
• Provide training and oversight on accounting processes and policies.

Skills

Accounting Principles

Communication Skills

Relationship Building

Project Management

Education

Degree in Business Administration

Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA)

Job description

Job Details

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 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 more than 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

• Conduct an assessment of the accounting function with Indigenous community and enterprise clients and manage a project plan to establish the roadmap for capacity development and financial literacy. Projects may include a range of areas including but not limited to:
• Create monthly accounting checklists and process documents for accounting team members and provide one-on-one training in areas such as bank reconciliations and account reconciliations.
• Assist the client with audit preparation including implementing best practices for document management (scanning, naming conventions/filing) and audit preparation training; liaise with the organization’s external auditor as required.
• Liaise with Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) and other funders on a variety of matters including annual funding, gathering reporting requirements and templates and providing guidance to the client on ISC reporting and assisting with completion of outstanding reports.
• Provide technical expertise on complex accounting matters such as external financing, system implementations and chart of account setup, and make recommendations to leadership on business matters.
• Review/prepare finance policies and process maps, prepare recommended amendments as required. Make overall recommendations to day-to-day processes that will align with policies and laws.
• Provide training and oversight into general matters such as payroll, GST/PST, and T4 filing.
• Assess overall finance function and align tasks with roles and create job descriptions where required.
• Manage workload and unique requirements of multiple clients that have unique needs and may be at varying points of finance development.
• Prioritize workplan and delegate appropriate tasks to remote bookkeeping and technician teams.
• Review team members’ work and provide feedback and mentorship to all team members.
• Facilitate quarterly financial reporting and project updates to Management and Leadership.
• Maintain flexibility to travel, as necessary.

Skills and Experience

• Degree or diploma in business administration or accounting with relevant career experience.
• Completion of a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) or other accounting designation.
• Experience working with Indigenous communities is considered an asset.
• 5 years of relevant accounting or related experience.
• Extensive knowledge of accounting principles, processes and general organizational functions.
• Experience in relationship building and communication skills.

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!

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