Benjamin Cooper-Janvier

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ABOUT BENJAMIN COOPER-JANVIER

Benjamin Cooper-Janvier is a Senior Manager in MNP\'s External Financial Advisory and Indigenous Equity Opportunities practices. In his EFA role, Ben leverages his extensive financial expertise to help clients address executive and management-level financial gaps. In the Indigenous Equity Opportunities practice, he supports Indigenous clients in evaluating and executing economic opportunities.Previously, Ben was an Associate Director at Kalos LLP, where he led numerous mid-market private equity transactions. He was involved in buy- and sell-side deals totaling over $400 million, specializing in financial due diligence (QofE), while also providing valuation, strategic, and general transaction support.Ben began his career at KPMG in Corporate Audit, where he earned his CPA designation. During his tenure, he audited one of Canada\'s largest integrated oil and gas companies, including SOX-compliant procedures, over several years. His audit experience also included clients in the pension, junior energy, and renewable energy sectors.Beyond his advisory work, Ben is deeply committed to creating opportunities for Indigenous youth and giving back to his broader community. He is the Chair of the Finance Committee at The Circle on Philanthropy, a national Indigenous-led organization advancing relationships and redistribution in the philanthropic sector. He has also taught a full financial accounting course through CPAWSB for Indigenous learners and regularly mentors both Indigenous and non-Indigenous young professionals navigating business and finance.He holds a Bachelor of Commerce (with Distinction), a Master of Professional Accounting, and the Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation.Views expressed are his own.