Job Description
Senior Manager, Consulting - Agricultural Economics
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 with our Consulting – Economics team as a Senior Manager, Agricultural Economics. This diverse team of professionals understands the business needs of clients and provides leading-edge analysis and research services to support evidence-based decision making. As a trusted advisor, you’ll evaluate programs and business alternatives, determine economic and financial contributions, develop public policy and empower clients to make informed decisions.
MNP is proudly Canadian. Providing business strategies and solutions, we are a leading national accounting, tax and business advisory firm in Canada. Entrepreneurial to our core, our talented team members transcend obstacles into opportunities and are successfully transforming mid-market business practices.
Responsibilities
- Lead the proposal, planning and delivery of Agriculture research projects such as economic impact studies, cost-benefit studies and market studies for clients in the private, public, and not-for-profit sectors.
- Develop innovative methodologies and models for undertaking economic analysis following best practices.
- Manage engagement planning and scheduling as well as project financials (budgets, WIP, timely billing, collection, variance recognition).
- Identify innovative ways to deliver added value to clients; ensure client needs are met and relationships grow and develop.
- Review, design and develop high-quality deliverables including reports, presentations and other correspondence.
- 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 and lead the preparation and delivery of competitive proposals to meet client needs.
- Mentor, motivate and coach team members towards professional and personal development by setting clear expectations, providing feedback and conducting performance reviews.
- Contribute to strategic and operational planning related to client and practice management, as well as the development of new ideas and approaches to improve work processes.
Skills and Experience
- Master’s or PhD in Agricultural Economics.
- CMC, PMP or other related certifications are considered an asset.
- 10+ years of consulting experience, ideally in a client-service environment.
- Extensive knowledge of quantitative economic methods and data analysis.
- Strong writing and communication skills.
- Demonstration of advanced project management skills and tactics
- Proven people management, relationship building and leadership skills
- Strong strategic planning and conceptual thinking skills
- Established network within the Canadian agricultural community
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!
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