Manager, Assurance and Accounting – Agriculture

Job title: Manager, Assurance and Accounting – Agriculture

Company: MNP

Job description: DIFFERENT BY DESIGN

At MNP we pride ourselves on being different – it’s our entrepreneurial drive that sets us apart. It’s the same drive that’s helped us become Canada’s fastest growing national firm. We foster collaboration, value your ideas, promote based on talent, live balanced lifestyles and make time for FUN. We are one firm, one team, collaborating to support you wherever you want to take your career.

Join the momentum. We are seeking a Manager for our growing Assurance and Accounting – Agriculture team. Dedicated to protecting farmers and maximizing results, MNP is a leading national accounting, tax and business consulting firm for Canada’s agriculture industry. Since 1958, our agriculture team has proudly worked alongside farmers and processors to keep their agricultural businesses current, competitive and profitable. We have invested more time and resources into understanding agriculture than any other firm. With more than 15,000 agriculture clients and a team of over 600 agriculture specialists, we deliver a diverse suite of services specifically tailored to help operations thrive.

YOUR ROLE @ MNP

Performance Expectations

• Demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of the agricultural industry through interactions with clients, key agricultural leaders in the community and fellow colleagues
• Promote the Firm in the community through strategic involvement in external organizations, social events and agricultural based professional associations
• Develop a referral base from effectively networking with contacts and other professionals and generate new contacts
• Participate in strategically identified MNP business development events and develop the ability to engage target audience at these events
• Effectively network to develop relationships with MNP experts in all service lines and niches
• Develop skills in marketing MNP through presentations, speeches, conferences and company sponsored functions
• Develop ability to ensure clients and targets have the information they need in order to make decisions and to accept additional services that add value
• Work as part of a pursuit team in target pursuit activities for new clients
• Develop ability to recognize and capitalize on opportunities to sell services
• Develop ability to provide alternatives to client or target and effectively explain how each alternative can address their needs and how the engagement will be affected
• Proactively seek and/or volunteer for additional assignments, responsibilities, etc.
• Contribute ideas and solutions to assist with the development and/or implementation of change
• Recognize different personality and communication styles and adjust approach accordingly
• Develop effectiveness in identifying and resolving communication issues between others
• Convey messages in a clear and concise manner to small and/or medium audiences
• Develop ability to manage questions within a presentation to help audience clearly understand perspective
• Manage team compliance with MNP values and code of conduct including confidentiality, integrity, honesty and ethical behaviour
• Earn respect and trust from others by building relationships
• Encourage team members to have a strong work ethic and commitment to client service excellence
• Encourage positive contributions and solution focused discussions when issues may arise
• Contribute to decision making processes that are aligned to what is best for the team vs. individual gains
• Create a safe environment where others feel they can contribute to group discussions openly and honestly
• Provide ongoing, timely and specific, positive and constructive feedback to enhance team member skills and job performance, both informally and at formal performance meetings
• Effectively liaise between leadership and team
• Accept accountability for overall engagement completions and ensure all deadlines are communicated and met
• Achieve appropriate turnaround on engagements
• Challenge processes and tasks that were performed in the past and seek opportunities for increased effectiveness and efficiency
• Complete assigned engagements within budget/parameters
• Delegate tasks for optimum engagement leverage
• Issue invoices according to the billing policy
• Monitor work-in-progress (WIP) and engagement budgets in accordance with WIP policy
• Effectively manage engagements to achieve target realization
• Adhere to quality assurance and risk management practices when seeking improvements in engagements and/or methodologies
• Respond to client requests, issues and concerns in a professional and timely manner, seeking guidance when necessary
• Develop ability to understand unique features of clients’ business/industry
• Maintain technical competence by continuing to participate in professional education programs and training sessions
• Demonstrate in-depth knowledge and application of MNP standards for engagement performance
• Review others’ work for accuracy and completeness
• Apply professional judgement when making non-routine decisions and seek guidance where appropriate

Credentials

• Two (2) years of experience post CPA designation; preference will be given to those who have experience working in a public accounting services Firm
• Previous accounting work with agricultural clients will be considered an asset
• Some travel may be required

Core Competencies and Personal Characteristics

• Integrity – professional whose honesty, integrity, confidentiality and high ethical standards contributes to effective leadership and optimal business relationships
• Energy – displays enthusiasm, optimism and passion while maintaining a high level of productivity and a balanced lifestyle
• Diversity – understands the importance of different backgrounds, perspectives and experiences and is respectful of individual differences
• Communication – effectively expresses ideas and conveys information in business writing, conversations and interactions with others that make an impact and persuade their intended audience(s)
• Client Service Excellence – understands the importance of quality client service, proactively identifies client needs and creates strategies to proficiently serve clients
• Business Development – looks for and seizes profitable business opportunities while focusing on the ability to gain increased presence in the community
• Forward Thinking – anticipates the implications of situations, takes appropriate action as needed and prepares for possible contingencies
• Agility with Change – initiates, sponsors and implements change by taking a facilitative catalyst role
• People Management & Leadership – goal-driven leader who effectively manages self, others and teams to achieve goals
• Coaching – takes responsibility for one’s own and team members’ performance by setting clear goals and tracking progress against those goals, promptly addresses performance issues, is highly organized and uses personal judgement and decision making

YOUR REWARDS @ MNP

MNP encourages a balanced lifestyle and offers benefits that suit the way our team members work and play! In addition to a competitive salary, our MyRewards@MNP package includes paid personal days, wellness program initiatives, health and dental benefits, a group pension plan with matching contribution, firm sponsored social events, and professional development assistance.

MNP proudly serves and responds to the needs of our clients in the public, private and not-for-profit sectors. Through partner-led engagements, we provide a collaborative, cost-effective approach to doing business, with innovative strategies to help organizations succeed across the country and around the world.

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Location: Stratford, ON

Job date: Sun, 21 Mar 2021 23:01:37 GMT