Senior Accountant, External Financial Advisory Services

Mnp Llp; Nanaimo; Hybrid; CAD 68,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4 paid personal days

Group pension plan with 4% matching

Flexible benefits

Mental health resources

Professional development assistance

MNP University

Dress For Your Day

Social events

Job summary

MNP on Vancouver Island is seeking a Senior Accountant to join External Financial Advisory Services. You will work closely with clients to assess accounting systems, develop capacity-building plans, and support external financing initiatives.

You'll review full-cycle accounting practices, deliver on-site training, and help create finance policies and process maps. Travel flexibility is expected as needed, with an emphasis on Indigenous communities experience as a strong asset.

Qualifications

• A degree or diploma in Business Administration or Accounting
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and organizational finance
• Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills
• Experience working with Indigenous communities is a strong asset

Responsibilities

• Work closely with clients to assess their accounting systems and assist in delivering tailored capacity‑building initiatives
• Assist with reviewing client full-cycle accounting practices to create a strategic plan for growth, capacity development, and financial literacy
• Support activities related to external financing, system implementations, and chart of accounts setup
• Deliver hands‑on training in accounting functions including assisting the client with audit preparation
• Prepare finance policies and process maps, prepare recommended amendments as required
• Provide training on general matters such as payroll, GST/PST, and T4 filing
• Facilitate project updates to Management and Leadership
• Maintain flexibility to travel, as necessary

Skills

Accounting knowledge

Communication

Relationship-building

Indigenous communities experience

Education

Degree or diploma in Business Administration or Accounting

Job description

Senior Accountant, External Financial Advisory Services

Job Category: Assurance & Accounting

Requisition Number: DESIG018330

• Posted : August 18, 2026
• Full-Time
• Hybrid

Locations

Vancouver Island@MNP

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 within our Indigenous Services team as a Senior Accountant. This diverse team of professionals are dedicated to exceeding clients’ unique needs within a rapidly evolving business and financial reporting landscape. As a trusted advisor, you’ll provide comprehensive, tailored financial information that enables clients to make informed decisions with confidence.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with clients to assess their accounting systems and assist in delivering tailored capacity‑building initiatives
• Assist with reviewing client full-cycle accounting practices to create a strategic plan for growth, capacity development, and financial literacy
• Support activities related to external financing, system implementations, and chart of accounts setup
• Deliver hands‑on training in accounting functions including assisting the client with audit preparation
• Prepare finance policies and process maps, prepare recommended amendments as required
• Provide training on general matters such as payroll, GST/PST, and T4 filing
• Facilitate project updates to Management and Leadership
• Maintain flexibility to travel, as necessary

Skills and Experience

• A degree or diploma in Business Administration or Accounting
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and organizational finance
• Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills
• Experience working with Indigenous communities is a strong 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 for this position is $68,000 to $90,000 . 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!