Manager, Indigenous Ease Services

MNP; Greater Sudbury; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group pension plan with 4% matching

4 paid personal days

MNP University and perks

Job summary

MNP Canada seeks a Manager to lead Indigenous Ease Services, empowering Indigenous communities, organizations and individuals across Canada. You’ll partner with clients to design accounting processes, train staff, and ensure audit readiness while coordinating with funders and government programs.

You will guide system setup, payroll, GST/PST and year-end filings, while mentoring team members and sharing progress with leadership. Travel to client sites is expected.

Qualifications

• Certificate or diploma in business administration or accounting with relevant career experience is considered an asset.
• Completion of CPA or CAFM preferred, other relevant professional credentials/training considered.
• Minimum five years of relevant accounting, bookkeeping or related experience.
• Extensive knowledge of accounting principles, processes and general organizational functions.
• Strong relationship building and communication skills.
• Experience working with accounting software such as Sage Intacct and Sage 300.
• Experience working with Indigenous communities is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Partner with clients to understand their accounting processes and help build a clear path for growth and financial capability.
• Create checklists and guides, and provide hands-on training to build confidence in day-to-day accounting tasks.
• Support audit readiness by organizing documents, sharing best practices, and connecting with external auditors when needed.
• Work with Indigenous Services Canada and other funders to gather requirements and help clients stay on track with reporting.
• Offer practical guidance on accounting topics like financing, system setup, and chart of accounts.
• Review and improve financial policies and processes to keep things running smoothly and in line with requirements.
• Provide support and training on payroll, GST/PST, and year-end filings.
• Help define roles and responsibilities within finance teams, including creating job descriptions where needed.
• Identify when additional support (e.g., IT or HR) could help strengthen operations.
• Support and mentor team members by sharing feedback and guidance.
• Share financial updates and progress with leadership on a regular basis.
• Willingness to travel to support clients and teams

Skills

Accounting knowledge

Communication skills

Relationship building

Leadership

Training/mentoring

Education

CPA/CAFM preferred

Accounting/Business diploma

Tools

Sage Intacct

Sage 300

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 Indigenous Ease Services team as a Manager. This diverse team of professionals works with more than 250 Indigenous peoples, groups and organizations across Canada and shares a passion for learning and understanding their history, culture and contributions to our country. 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

• Partner with clients to understand their accounting processes and help build a clear path for growth and financial capability
• Create checklists and guides, and provide hands‑on training to build confidence in day‑to‑day accounting tasks
• Support audit readiness by organizing documents, sharing best practices, and connecting with external auditors when needed
• Work with Indigenous Services Canada and other funders to gather requirements and help clients stay on track with reporting
• Offer practical guidance on accounting topics like financing, system setup, and chart of accounts
• Review and improve financial policies and processes to keep things running smoothly and in line with requirements
• Provide support and training on payroll, GST/PST, and year‑end filings
• Help define roles and responsibilities within finance teams, including creating job descriptions where needed
• Identify when additional support (e.g., IT or HR) could help strengthen operations
• Support and mentor team members by sharing feedback and guidance
• Share financial updates and progress with leadership on a regular basis
• Willingness to travel to support clients and teams

Skills And Experience

• Certificate or diploma in business administration or accounting with relevant career experience is considered an asset
• Completion of CPA or CAFM preferred, other relevant professional credentials/training considered
• Minimum five years of relevant accounting, bookkeeping or related experience
• Extensive knowledge of accounting principles, processes and general organizational functions
• Strong relationship building and communication skills
• Experience working with accounting software such as Sage Intact and Sage 300
• Experience working with Indigenous communities is an 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! The annual salary range for this position is: $60,000 - $110,000. Compensation is determined based on individual skills, relevant experience, certifications, and location.

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!