Salary: Competitive (Based on Experience)
Vacancy: Existing Vacancy
This opportunity is ideal for a CPA or CPA candidate with a background in public accounting who is looking to transition into Corporate Finance. If you enjoy analyzing businesses, building financial models, working directly with clients, and playing a role in mergers and acquisitions, this position offers an excellent next step beyond traditional audit or assurance work.
Why This Role
This role provides the opportunity to build a career in Corporate Finance while working alongside experienced advisors on mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and transaction advisory engagements. You'll gain exposure to a wide variety of industries, work directly with business owners and professional advisors, and develop highly sought-after skills in financial modelling, due diligence, business valuation, and deal execution. It's an excellent opportunity for someone looking to move from public practice into a more strategic, advisory-focused career.
The Role: Associate, Corporate Finance
As an Associate, you'll support clients through every stage of the transaction process. Your work will include financial analysis, developing valuation and forecasting models, preparing confidential information memorandums (CIMs), reviewing financial statements, and identifying key business risks and opportunities.
You'll collaborate with clients, legal counsel, financial advisors,



and internal teams to help execute successful transactions while contributing to business development initiatives and delivering high-quality client service.
What You'll Bring
CPA designation completed or actively pursuing completion.
2-4 years of experience in public accounting, assurance, audit, or a related advisory environment.
Strong understanding of financial statements, GAAP, and financial analysis.
Experience with financial modelling, forecasting, or business analysis is considered a strong asset.
M&A;, transaction advisory, valuation, or due diligence experience is an asset but not required.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to build relationships with clients and stakeholders.
Benefits & Environment
This opportunity offers exposure to high-profile transactions, mentorship from experienced Corporate Finance professionals, ongoing career development, and the chance to work on a diverse range of client engagements across multiple industries. You'll join a collaborative, entrepreneurial team that values initiative, continuous learning, and long-term career growth within one of Canada's leading advisory firms.
If this Associate, Corporate Finance role sounds right for you, apply today.
Since 1951, Drake International has connected people with meaningful work across Canada and globally. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, inclusion and accessibility. Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process. For accommodation requests, contact your Branch Representative at (phone hidden).
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📌 Associate, Corporate Finance (Manitoba)
🏢 Drake International
📍 Manitoba