Senior Manager, Indigenous Economic Development and Major Projects

Kibbi Technologies Inc.; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

MNP is seeking a Senior Manager for Indigenous Economic Development and Major Projects in Canada, to lead initiatives with Indigenous communities and drive investment analyses and governance improvements.

You'll work with community partners to co-create solutions that reflect Indigenous values, priorities, and long-term goals, while mentoring a team and expanding our advisory services. Occasional travel may be required.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in a senior Indigenous development, law, investment, finance, or consulting role.
• Degree in Business, Law, Finance, Indigenous Studies, or related field.
• Experience working with Indigenous communities or organizations.
• Credentialed (CBV, CPA, CFA or AFM) is an asset.
• Strong project management skills and tactics.
• Proven people management and relationship-building abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead economic development initiatives with Indigenous communities, including investment analysis and partnership negotiation support.
• Develop and interpret financial models to support decisions on investments and partnerships.
• Identify ways to deliver added value to clients and grow relationships.
• Support proposal development, client engagement and business development activities.
• Maintain high quality control and address key risks relevant to the client’s business.
• Network in the local business community and pursue business development opportunities.
• Mentor, motivate and coach team members toward development.
• Travel flexibility as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Financial modeling

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Mentoring

Indigenous experience

Education

Degree in Business, Law, Finance, Indigenous Studies, or related field

Job description

Make an impact as a strategic, community-focused Senior Manager with our Indigenous Economic Development and Major Projects team.

MNP is a leading national accounting, tax and business consulting firm for Indigenous Nations, businesses, and entrepreneurs in Canada. 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 expertise to empower Indigenous communities, organizations, businesses and individuals in navigating a dynamic social, political and economic environment.

You’ll work closely with community partners to co-create solutions that reflect Indigenous values, priorities, and long-term goals. This is a dynamic opportunity to apply your financial expertise in a meaningful, community-driven context.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead economic development initiatives with Indigenous communities, including investment analysis; partnership negotiation support; major project transaction negotiation; investment strategy development; economic development corporation re-structuring and development of associated governance tools
• Develop and interpret financial models to support informed decision making for investments and partnerships
• Identify innovative ways to deliver added value to clients; ensure needs are met and relationships grow and develop
• Support proposal development, client engagement, and business development activities
• Maintain high quality control and apply specialized knowledge to anticipate, identify and address issues or key risks relevant to the client’s business
• Network in the local business community, consider business development opportunities
• Mentor, motivate and coach team members towards professional and personal development
• Maintain flexibility to travel, as necessary

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in a senior role at an Indigenous economic development corporation, law, investment banking finance/accounting, financial modeling, or consulting
• Degree in Business, Law, Finance, Indigenous Studies, or a related field
• Experience working with Indigenous communities or organizations
• CBV, CPA, CFA, or AFM and strong financial acumen considered an asset
• Demonstration of advanced project management skills and tactics
• Proven people management, relationship building and leadership skills

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!