Indigenous External Advisory Senior Accountant

ACCA Careers; Prince George; On-site; CAD 68,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group pension plan with 4% matching

4 paid personal days

Vacation time

Flexible benefits

Professional development assistance

Job summary

MNP is seeking a Senior Accountant for our Indigenous External Financial Advisory Services team. This diverse unit helps over 270 Indigenous peoples, groups and organizations across Canada, delivering capacity-building and financial advisory services.

You will assess accounting systems, support external financing, deliver training, and help with audit preparation, COA setup, and policy development. Willingness to travel and CPA preferred.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in Business Administration or Accounting.
• CPA/CAFM or equivalent designation preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience.
• Experience working with Indigenous communities is a strong asset.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and organisational finance.
• Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess client accounting systems and deliver capacity-building initiatives.
• Review client accounting practices and plan growth, capacity development, and financial literacy.
• Support external financing, system implementations, and chart of accounts setup.
• Deliver hands‑on training including audit preparation.
• Prepare finance policies and process maps; recommend amendments.
• Provide training on payroll, GST/PST, and T4 filing.
• Facilitate project updates to Management and Leadership.
• Travel as necessary.

Skills

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Financial accounting

Auditing preparation

Indigenous communities experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Business Administration

CPA/CAFM designation preferred

Job description

MNP is seeking a Senior Accountant for our Indigenous External Financial Advisory Services team. This diverse unit helps over 270 Indigenous peoples, groups and organizations across Canada, delivering capacity-building and financial advisory services.

You will assess accounting systems, support external financing, deliver training, and help with audit preparation, COA setup, and policy development. Willingness to travel and CPA preferred.