Senior Manager, Indigenous Economic Development and Major Projects

MNP; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan with matching

Flexible benefits

Paid personal days

Job summary

MNP is a leading national accounting, tax and business consulting firm serving Indigenous Nations, businesses, and entrepreneurs across Canada. This Senior Manager role sits within Indigenous Economic Development and Major Projects, offering the opportunity to apply financial expertise in a community-focused context and to work closely with community partners to co-create solutions.

You will shape investment analyses, governance tools and project strategies, mentor teams, and travel as needed to

Qualifications

• 7+ years in a senior role at an Indigenous economic development corporation, law, investment banking finance/accounting, financial modeling, or consulting.
• 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.

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

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Financial modeling

Relationship building

Strategic thinking

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!