Senior Associate, External Financial Advisory

MNP; Montreal; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading national consulting firm in Canada seeks a CPA or near-CPA to join its External Financial Advisory team in Montreal. The role involves building financial models and supporting buy-side transactions, with a focus on delivering meaningful financial advisory services to Indigenous governments and businesses. Candidates should have 3-4 years of experience, excellent Microsoft Excel proficiency, and be bilingual in French and English. The firm offers extensive benefits, including paid time off, a pension plan, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Generous paid time off

Group pension plan with 4% matching contribution

Wellness subsidy

Health and dental benefits

Professional development assistance

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to explain complex topics to executives and community stakeholders.
• Experience with M&A, private equity, or transaction finance is an asset.
• Professional or personal experience with Indigenous communities is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Build, refine, and audit financial models that drive investment decisions.
• Support buy-side transactions and partnership evaluations.
• Develop high-quality PowerPoint presentations and client deliverables.
• Conduct detailed research and data collection.
• Perform in-depth quantitative and qualitative analysis.
• Coordinate project logistics and manage work plans.
• Identify innovative ways to deliver added value to clients.
• Propose, plan and support delivery of consulting engagements.

Skills

CPA designation (or near-complete)

3–4 years of relevant experience

Excellent proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Strong communication skills

Bilingual in French and English

Education

Recent or newly designated CPA

Tools

Microsoft PowerPoint

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 on our External Financial Advisory team, where rigorous finance meets meaningful impact for Indigenous governments, communities, and Indigenous-owned businesses. You’ll play a key role in delivering financial advisory support—building financial models, consulting on strategy, and contributing to private-market deal reviews from initial analysis through to completion. This position is ideal for a recent or near‑CPA who is eager to expand into financial advisory and private equity, while making a difference in Indigenous communities.

You’ll work with a group of team members with private equity, valuation, and public practice experience who have come together to work primarily with Indigenous communities in growing and buying companies across diverse sectors.

MNP is a leading national accounting, tax and business consulting firm for Indigenous governments, businesses and entrepreneurs in Canada. With more than 250 Indigenous clients and 300 team members dedicated to this sector, no other firm has invested as much time and resources into serving the unique needs of Indigenous communities.

Responsibilities

• Build, refine, and audit financial models that drive investment decisions
• Support buy‑side transactions and partnership evaluations in private equity and private markets
• Develop high‑quality PowerPoint presentations and client deliverables that tell a clear story
• Conduct detailed research and data collection from clients, public sources, and expert interviews
• Perform in‑depth quantitative and qualitative analysis to provide meaningful conclusions and recommendations
• Coordinate project logistics, manage work plans and deadlines, and communicate effectively with clients and internal teams
• Identify innovative ways to deliver added value to clients and strengthen long‑term relationships with Indigenous communities and partners
• Propose, plan and support delivery of consulting engagements
• Maintain flexibility to travel, as necessary

Skills and Experience

• CPA designation (or near‑complete) required; recent writer or newly designated preferred.
• 3–4 years of relevant experience (public practice, transaction services, valuation, infrastructure/project finance, or adjacent finance roles)
• Excellent proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to explain complex topics to executives and community stakeholders
• Experience with M&A, private equity, or transaction finance is an asset
• Bilingual in French and English is mandatory
• Professional or personal experience with Indigenous communities is an asset

MyRewards@MNP

More than a paycheque, MNP is proud to offer customized rewards for our team members. With a focus on health and wealth, we provide an extensive list of benefits that support our unique culture and foster work‑life integration.

Our MyRewards@MNP program offers benefits that allow you to thrive at work and outside of the office. Be rewarded with generous paid time off including 4 personal days, firm sponsored social events, a group pension plan with 4% matching contribution, voluntary savings products, bonus program eligibility, a wellness subsidy, health and dental benefits, mental health resources, exclusive access to perks and discounts, professional development assistance, learning opportunities through MNP University, a flexible ‘Dress For Your Day’ environment and more!

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