Senior Manager, External Financial Advisory

ACCA Careers; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4 paid personal days

Group pension plan with 4% matching

Bonus programs

Professional development assistance

MNP University

Job summary

MNP is seeking a Senior Manager for the External Financial Advisory (EFA) team. You will lead delivery of services from bookkeeping to fractional CFO advisory, while guiding a diverse client base through financial reporting and strategic advice.

The role emphasizes leadership, technical accounting expertise, and business development, with a focus on serving small to mid-sized businesses across Canada. Travel may be required.

Qualifications

• CPA designation or pursuing CPA.
• Degree in finance, accounting, economics or business administration.
• 5+ years accounting experience is preferred.
• Proficiency in Excel advanced functions.
• Experience with QuickBooks, Xero, SAP or Oracle and Power BI is a plus.
• Travel may be required for client visits.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed financial reports and KPI analyses.
• Assess client accounting functions for optimization and internal controls.
• Build dynamic financial models for cash flow, budgeting, capital raising, and valuations.
• Cultivate strong client relationships with accounting teams.
• Participate in local networking to grow business opportunities.
• Keep knowledge of service offerings and work with diverse clients across industries.
• Lead and coach a high-performing team with feedback and growth opportunities.

Skills

CPA designation

Financial analysis

Leadership

Client relationship management

Education

Degree in finance, accounting, economics or business administration

Tools

Excel

Power BI

SAP/Oracle ERP

QuickBooks/Xero

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 growing External Financial Advisory (EFA) team as a Senior Manager. This diverse team of professionals are dedicated to helping small and mid-sized businesses navigate today’s rapidly evolving business and financial reporting landscape. As part of the team, you'll play a critical role in delivering a wide range of services – from bookkeeping to high-level fractional CFO advisory.

MNP is proudly Canadian. Providing business strategies and solutions, we are a leading national accounting, tax and business advisory firm in Canada. Entrepreneurial to our core, our talented team members transcend obstacles into opportunities and are successfully transforming mid-market business practices.

Responsibilities

• Financial reporting and analysis: prepare detailed financial reports and provide in-depth analysis of financial data, trends, key performance indicators (KPIs), and other critical metrics
• Business process improvement: conduct thorough assessments of clients’ accounting functions, identifying opportunities for optimization in processes, reporting, data quality, system tools, and internal controls
• Financial modelling and forecasting: build dynamic financial models for a range of purposes, including cash flow forecasting, budgeting, raising capital, and valuations, enabling clients to make informed financial decisions
• Client relationship management: cultivate strong working relationships with clients, collaborating with accounting and administrative teams to deliver comprehensive advisory services
• Business development: actively participate in local networking events, raise awareness of MNP’s services, and support the growth of new business opportunities.
• Continuous learning: develop your knowledge of MNP’s service offerings and clientele, and expand your expertise by working with different clients across industries.
• Lead, develop, and coach direct reports to build a high‑performing team, providing ongoing feedback, clear expectations, and opportunities for growth and skill development.

Skills And Experience

• CPA designated or currently pursuing CPA designation
• Completion of a degree in finance, accounting, economics or business administration
• 5+ years of relevant accounting experience will be considered an asset
• Familiarity with financial statement modeling, including proficiency in using advanced Excel functions, is considered an asset
• Familiarity with accounting software (e.g. Quickbooks, Xero), ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.) or data analysis tools (Power BI) is considered an asset
• Travel may be required for client visits

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!