Senior Accountant​/Designated Professional, Indigenous Ease Services

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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.

MNP is a leading national accounting, tax and business consulting firm for Indigenous Nations, businesses, and entrepreneurs in Canada. With more than 270 Indigenous clients and 500 team members dedicated to this sector, no other firm has invested as much time and resources into serving the unique needs of Indigenous communities. Our clients include various First Nations, Metis and Inuit communities as well as Indigenous organizations and associations across the country.

We support our clients with a wide range of accounting and consulting services, including remote accounting support, process improvement and capacity development.

• Oversee all aspects of full cycle accounting operations, including financial transactions and reporting
• Collaborate with clients, internal team members and relationship managers to ensure high-quality Indigenous EASE client engagements
• Monitor and ensure the accuracy of financial transactions and reporting, including compliance with regulatory standards
• Coordinate the preparation of budgets and financial forecasts, including variance reports
• Support month-end and year-end closing processes
• Prepare and publish timely, accurate and compliant financial statements and related reports
• Assist with new engagements by providing the required information for client setup and deliverable creation
• Maintain and update charts of accounts and prepare entries for posting to accounts
• Prepare correspondence, technical reports, client summaries and presentations outlining engagement findings, facts and highlights
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with clients while coaching and mentoring junior team members
• Maintain flexibility to travel to client sites

• CPA designation (CAFM designation considered an asset)
• Experience working with full-cycle accounting processes
• Knowledge of Sage 300, Sage Intacct, Adagio, Xyntax, QBO or Xero considered an asset
• Experience working with Indigenous communities or organizations preferred
• Extensive knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Public Sector Accounting Standards (PSAS) and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
• Understanding of business, accounting, management and practice development principles