Manager, Scientific Research and Experimental Development

Ryan LLC; Canada; Hybrid; CAD 68,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid/Remote work options

Generous PTO and parental leave (up to

Gym membership or reimbursement

Health and dental benefits from day 1

RRSP with employer match

Tuition reimbursement after one year

Job summary

Ryan LLC is seeking a Manager for Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED) to assist clients in identifying and claiming SR&ED tax credits, and to support the SR&ED Director during CRA reviews. The role involves supervising tasks, developing project work plans, and interfacing with engineers and client personnel onsite and remotely.

The candidate will lead SR&ED narratives, coordinate samples and documents, and support business development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering (Chemical, Civil, Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical, Petroleum-Oil & Gas, or related disciplines) or Science (Chemistry, Physics, Biology, or related discipline) and a minimum four years of SR&ED tax credit experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel; working knowledge of Word, PowerPoint, Outlook; strong organization and time management.

Responsibilities

• Interview clients and uncover SR&ED eligible projects and information for T661 filing.
• Advise clients during CRA reviews and respond to CRA correspondence about technology aspects of SR&ED claims.
• Prepare technical narratives and identify personnel, subcontractors and materials for SR&ED claims.
• Ensure timely preparation, sign-off by SR&ED Director and client, and CRA filing within 45 days of initial meeting.
• Maintain records of client interviews and supporting documents.

Skills

Excel proficiency

MS Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Education

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

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

## Manager, Scientific Research and Experimental DevelopmentApply: Hybrid: Mississauga: Montreal: Winnipeg: Edmonton: Saskatoon: Full time: Posted Today: R0020516**Why Ryan?*** Hybrid and Remote Work Options* Award-Winning Culture* Generous Personal Time Off (PTO) Benefits* 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 ServiceThe Scientific Research and Experimental Development (“SR&ED”) Manager (“Manager”) is responsible for assisting clients in identifying and claiming SR&ED tax credits and then assisting the SR&ED Director in defending those credits when necessary in the context of a review by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). The work is project-based and sometimes requires the team to spend time onsite at client facilities, working with engineers and technical personnel. This role includes performing and supervising tasks such as researching tax law, documenting expense treatment, and completing detailed models and calculations. **Duties and responsibilities, as they align to Ryan’s Key Results****People:*** Create a positive team member experience.* Collaborates with the firm’s key technical advisors on an ongoing development of the firm’s tools for preparing SR&ED claims.* Assists the practice Principal in preparing client presentations for proposals, planning strategies, and ideas.* Assists the SR&ED Director in developing project work plans and scheduling associated project deliverables. **Client:*** Interviews clients, uncovering all SR&ED eligible projects and all information required to prepare the T661 filing.* Advises and supports clients before and during any CRA technical review for SR&ED tax credit claims, and responds to correspondence that is initiated by CRA arguing technology aspects of the submitted SR&ED claim, if any. **Value:*** Prepares the technical narratives for SR&ED tax credit claims of clients. This will also include the identification of specific employees, subcontractors and material expended in connection with the eligible activities identified, and determining the amount of effort relating thereto.* Ensures all claims are prepared, signed off by the SR&ED Director and the clients, and completed for CRA filing within 45 days of the initial technical meeting.* Records all client interviews and saves the recordings in Ryan’s central file service.* Gathers samples of client supporting documents as claim(s) are prepared.* Participates in sales activities and attends, from time to time, in sales and business development meetings with the firm’s SR&ED practice Principal and business development professionals.* Tracks time by client and activity codes.* Performs other duties as assigned. **Education and Experience:**Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering (Chemical, Civil, Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical, Petroleum-Oil & Gas, or related disciplines) or Science (Chemistry, Physics, Biology, or related discipline), related industry experience, and a minimum four years of SR&ED tax credit experience required. Must have excellent organization and time management skills, strong communication skills, and willingness to learn and be a team player. **Computer Skills:**To perform this job successfully, an individual must be proficient in Microsoft Excel and have a working knowledge of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Internet navigation and research. **Certificates and Licenses:**Valid driver’s license required. **Supervisory Responsibilities:**This position may require supervisory responsibilities, including training peers and checking work for accuracy and completeness. **Work Environment:*** Standard indoor working environment.* Occasional long periods of sitting while working at computer.* Position requires regular interaction with employees at all levels of the Firm; interface with clients and external vendors as necessary.* Independent travel requirement: 0 to 10%. #LI-MK1Compensation Disclosure:The Company makes offers based on many factors, including qualifications and experience. Certain roles may be eligible for incentive compensation. For candidates in Canada, the base salary hiring range is $68,000 - $102,000 CAD.