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About the Role

The Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED) Senior Manager assists clients in identifying and claiming SR&ED tax credits and defends these credits during Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) reviews. This project-based role involves working with clients' technical personnel, researching tax law, documenting expenses, and performing detailed calculations.

Responsibilities

Provides leadership, guidance, coaching, and mentoring to a team of Managers and Consultants.
Performs strategic planning, operational oversight, staff administration, and performance evaluation.
Interviews clients to identify SR&ED eligible projects and gather information for T661 filings.
Prepares or supervises the preparation of technical narratives for SR&ED tax credit claims.
Identifies specific employees, subcontractors, and materials for eligible activities and determines effort amounts.
Advises and supports clients before and during CRA technical reviews for SR&ED tax credit claims.
Responds to CRA correspondence regarding the technology aspects of SR&ED claims.
Gathers samples of client supporting documents during claim preparation.
Collaborates with technical advisors on the development of SR&ED claim preparation tools.
Tracks time by client and activity codes, providing analysis on engagement economics.
Creates forecasts for future claims and allocates work to team members.
Supports research of SR&ED tax court cases for client eligibility and develops training sessions.
Assists in preparing client presentations for proposals, planning strategies, and ideas.
Leverages experience to maintain and attract new clients.
Makes presentations on SR&ED at client and industry events.
Develops relationships with CRA auditors.
Contributes to keeping the firm’s SR&ED tax law knowledge base current.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Master's or PhD degree in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical or related disciplines) or Science (Chemistry, Physics, or related disciplines).
Related industry experience.
Minimum six years of SR&ED tax credit experience.
Excellent organization and time management skills.
Strong communication skills.
Willingness to learn and be a team player.
Proficient in Microsoft® Excel.
Working knowledge of Microsoft® Word, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Internet navigation and research.
Valid driver’s license required.

Skills

SR&ED tax credits
Tax law research
Client interviewing
Technical narrative preparation
CRA review support
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Access
Microsoft PowerPoint
Microsoft Outlook
Internet research
Leadership
Coaching
Mentoring
Strategic planning
Operational oversight
Staff administration
Performance evaluation
Client services
Presentation skills
Relationship building

Location

Hybrid
Remote

Work Type

Hybrid
Remote

Experience Level

Senior Manager
Minimum six years of SR&ED tax credit experience

Education Level

Master's degree in Engineering or Science
PhD degree in Engineering or Science

Salary/Compensations

$84,000 - $126,000 CAD

Benefits

Hybrid and Remote Work Options
Award-Winning Culture
Generous Personal Time Off (PTO)
Up to 20 Weeks of Parental Leave Top-up (Adoption Included)
Monthly Gym Membership OR Gym Equipment Reimbursement
Health and Dental Benefit Eligibility Effective Day One
RRSP with Employer Match
Tuition Reimbursement After One Year of Service

About the Company

Ryan is a global tax services firm.

Equal Opportunity

disability/veteran