Senior Manager, Indigenous External Financial Advisory Services

MNP•Terrace, BC

4h•CA$100,000 - CA$130,000

About The Position

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 as a Senior Manager with our Indigenous External Financial Advisory Services team. This diverse team of professionals works with more than 270 Indigenous peoples, groups and organizations across Canada and shares a passion for learning and understanding their history, culture, and contributions to our country. With 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. 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. As a trusted advisor, you'll play a critical role in delivering a wide range of services – from bookkeeping to high-level fractional CFO advisory.

Requirements

A degree or diploma in Business Administration or Accounting
CPA, CAFM, or equivalent designation
Minimum 7 years of relevant experience
Strong knowledge of accounting principles and organizational finance
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills

Nice To Haves

Experience working with Indigenous communities is a strong asset

Responsibilities

Work closely with Indigenous community and enterprise clients to assess their accounting systems and lead tailored capacity-building initiatives
Evaluate overall client accounting practices and create a strategic plan for growth, capacity development, and financial literacy
Provide strategic recommendations to client leadership and implement best practices
Advise on complex matters such as external financing, system implementations, and chart of accounts setup
Deliver hands-on training in accounting functions including assisting the client with audit preparation
Review/prepare finance policies and process maps, prepare recommended amendments as required
Provide training and oversight into general matters such as payroll, GST/PST, and T4 filing
Facilitate quarterly financial reporting and project updates to Management and Leadership
Maintain flexibility to travel, as necessary