Business Tax Incentives - SRED - IT Senior Tax Staff - Montreal

Ernst & Young Advisory Services Sdn Bhd; Montreal; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global consulting firm in Montreal is seeking an experienced IT Senior Tax Staff to deliver advisory services related to SRED claims. Ideal candidates should have a degree in Computer Science, strong knowledge of web technologies, and experience in a client-facing role. This position offers a competitive salary and opportunities for career progression while emphasizing teamwork and flexibility in working methods.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package

Coaching and feedback from colleagues

Opportunities to develop new skills

Qualifications

• Experience with the SRED program is strongly preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-oriented environment.
• Fluency in French and English for client interactions.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and prepare SRED claims for various clients.
• Identify opportunities for claiming SRED in software development and AI.
• Coach and mentor tax staff on assignments.

Skills

Advanced knowledge of web technologies

Creative thinking

Interpersonal abilities

Excellent written and verbal communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or related discipline

MBA credential

Job description

Business Tax Incentives - SRED - IT Senior Tax Staff - Montreal

Other locations: Primary Location Only

Requisition ID: 1663909

At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence. We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go. Join EY and help to build a better working world.

EY’s multidisciplinary Business Tax Incentives – BTI – team is part of our Global Compliance and Reporting practice. BTI specializes in consulting and compliance services for credits and grants related to discretionary incentives, sustainability, and capital investments as well as scientific research and experimental development – SRED. We are a dynamic, multidisciplinary group of tax, audit and science and technology professionals who work with companies of all sizes in a variety of industries to help them maximize tax benefits and achieve business objectives. We’re looking for a professional with a background in software development or information technology to take on the role of Senior Tax Staff and deliver advisory services to our clients in Montreal.

As a Business Tax Incentives, IT Senior Tax Staff you will work with engagement leaders and a variety of clients from entrepreneurs to public corporations, to evaluate and prepare SRED claims. Leveraging your thorough understanding of web technologies and software architectures, you will work alongside a team of engineers and data scientists to provide value to clients by assessing clients’ eligibilities to receive funding; establishing how much they can claim and writing technical project descriptions that detail the innovation and development activities for each project. You will discuss new prototypes, innovative software architectures, improved algorithms, and new frameworks. This is an ideal opportunity for someone with a degree in Computer Science and work experience in the field who wants to continue their career in technology with more exposure to the business and financial side of an organization.

Core elements of the role include

• Working with engagement Managers and clients to ensure clients are provided with the most up-to-date legislative developments and direct funding programs
• Meeting with clients and using your broad knowledge of current technologies to identify opportunities for claiming SRED in the fields of software development, cyber security, wireless networks, data analytics, defense, and robotics as well as AI. This includes assessing their eligibility to receive funding, establishing how much they can claim, and writing technical project descriptions that detail the innovation and development activities for each project
• Executing on a variety of corporate tax credit and incentive assignments including planning, compliance, and review with government authorities
• Working collaboratively with internal financial experts to prepare robust and defensible claims
• Coaching and mentoring tax staff to ensure accuracy and completeness of assignments
• Communicating with internal colleagues and external stakeholders to balance a portfolio of clients and prioritize deadlines while maintaining exceptional client service
• Demonstrating professionalism through a positive and cooperative approach and by maintaining the confidential and proprietary nature of client relationships and related work products

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related discipline.
• An MBA credential is an asset.
• Advanced knowledge of web technologies, cloud computing, programming languages, and telecommunication technologies.
• Previous practical experience with the SRED program is strongly preferred.
• The ability to think creatively and provide innovative solutions to client issues.
• Excellent interpersonal abilities and exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to work under pressure, manage multiple priorities and deliver high quality work in a deadline‑oriented environment.

This role is national in scope and will interact with clients and colleagues within and outside of the province of Quebec. Therefore, French English bilingualism is required.

What we look for

We seek collaborative individuals who actively contribute to their team's success while managing their responsibilities and personal growth. We value candidates with a deep enthusiasm for technology, tax benefits and their future evolution.

What we offer

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. In addition, our Total Rewards package allows you to decide which benefits are right for you and which ones help you create a solid foundation for your future.

• Support, coaching and feedback from some of the most engaging colleagues around
• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you

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