<p><strong>Jenn Schofield, MBA, CPA, CA, CAFM,</strong> is a Partner with MNP’s Indigenous Services group in B.C. and the Operations Leader for MNP’s Indigenous EASE Services across Canada. In this role, Jenn oversees cloud accounting and external financial advisory solutions for Indigenous communities and their businesses. She works closely with Indigenous communities, helping them achieve their financial goals while focusing on strong internal controls and capacity development.</p>
<p>Jenn joined MNP’s Indigenous Services group in 2011, providing assurance services, financial management services and external financial advisory services to First Nations across B.C. She took a two-year leave in 2015 to serve as Chief Financial Officer for Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation, where she oversaw the adoption and implementation of a financial administration law, policies and procedures that led to a Financial Performance Certification.</p>
<p>Jenn graduated from the University of British Columbia in 2007 with a Bachelor of Arts in political science and from Vancouver Island University in 2009 with a Master of Business Administration (MBA). She is a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA), qualifying as a Chartered Accountant (CA), and holds the Certified Aboriginal Financial Management (CAFM) designation.</p>