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Join the momentum. We are seeking a Manager for our growing Insolvency team. Committed to helping all stakeholders through financial challenges, MNP Limited is one of the largest insolvency practices in Canada. For more than 50 years, our experienced team of Government-Licensed Insolvency Trustees and advisors have been working collaboratively with lenders and debtors at all levels to help protect their interests.

Performance Expectations

• Responsible for the delivery of corporate and consumer insolvency services such as addressing the key strategic, operational and financial trouble spots to rapidly diagnose any problem, identifying immediate stabilizing activities, providing operational and performance improvement advice, and addressing debt-structuring and refinancing, or recovery needs
• Execute formal and informal restructurings, which may involve taking possession of assets, operating insolvent entities and dealing with stakeholders through periods of crisis
• Administer formal insolvency appointments including bankruptcies, proposals and receiverships
• Deliver advice corresponding to bankruptcy laws and practices
• Manage corporate insolvency, including acting as Receivers
• Assist troubled companies; advise lenders, creditors or shareholders through financial reviews, business turnarounds, bankruptcies, and liquidations
• Advise lenders, creditors or shareholders through financial reviews, business turnarounds, bankruptcies, and liquidations
• Lead data analysis, review of financial records, and the development of financial models to help in identifying issues, defining symptoms, and recommending solutions
• Conduct company and industry research and business analysis including financial viability assessments and security evaluations
• Develop relationships with special loan financiers, insolvency lawyers and client executives
• Prepare Statement of Affairs documents on corporate files, assist in Trustee’s Supplementary Report to Court, review Pre and Post Bankruptcy Tax Returns and Final Statement of Receipts and Disbursements
• Accountable for project financials (budgets, WIPS, timely billing, collection, variance recognition)
• Execute transactions through the provision of client services including planning, budgeting, scheduling and coordinating engagements
• Think strategically about client needs by understanding the risks; confer with Partners on large and high risk files regarding course of action and whether to accept engagements
• Identify ways to maximize the relationship with clients and deliver added value
• Maintain high quality control by reviewing work done from other team members for accuracy and completeness; provide feedback to team members
• Monitor project timelines against targets, adjust where necessary; advise clients of project status and seek clarification on discrepancies where applicable
• Leverage team appropriately to ensure proper documentation is prepared for the client and procedures relating to the file are followed accordingly
• Develop a thorough understanding of MNP’s services, businesses and industry
• Network and take a leadership role in the local professional, business, and community while raising awareness of MNP and looking for new business development opportunities
• Promote MNP insolvency and advisory services through the delivery of presentations, writing articles, facilitating workshops or participating in community activities
• Contribute to the development of new ideas and approaches to improve work processes
• Develop, coach, and train team members towards professional and personal development
• Conduct formal, written annual performance reviews
• Promote regular attendance, balanced lifestyle and high standard of team wellness
• Attend internal MNP courses to further develop knowledge around performance improvement

Credentials

• Possess a Bachelor’s Degree or diploma in a relevant field
• Must have a Licensed insolvency designation (LIT)
• Completion of the Chartered Insolvency and Restructuring Professional (CIRP) designation
• Completion of the Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation is considered an asset
• Registered Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act (BIA) Counsellor (have completed Counselling Course and Administrator Course)
• Five (5) years of experience working in professional services, particularly corporate and consumer insolvency and complex restructuring engagements
• Experience in the legal or financial industries is considered an asset; particularly experience consulting with potential insolvents
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel and experience with Ascend software
• Bilingual is 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

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 total rewards 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.