Manager, Scientific Research and Experimental Development

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

Benefits offered by this job

Top-up parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

RRSP with employer match

Health and dental coverage

Hybrid/remote work options

Job summary

Ryan LLC in Winnipeg, Canada is seeking a SR&ED Manager to assist clients in identifying and claiming SR&ED tax credits and defend those credits during CRA reviews. The role is project-based and may require onsite work with engineers and technical personnel.

The responsibilities include interviewing clients to uncover eligible projects, preparing technical narratives, coordinating with the SR&ED Director and Principal, and ensuring claims are filed within 45 days of the initial meeting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering or Science and at least four years of SR&ED tax credit experience.
• Strong organization and time management; excellent communication; team player.
• Willingness to learn and collaborate with technical advisors and clients.

Responsibilities

• Interview clients to identify SR&ED eligible projects and gather required information.
• Prepare technical narratives and document expense treatment for CRA filing.
• Defend claims during CRA reviews and respond to CRA correspondence.
• Develop project work plans with the SR&ED Director and Principal.
• Ensure claims are signed off and filed within 45 days of the initial meeting.

Skills

SR&ED tax credits

Engineering degree

Client interviewing

Technical documentation

Microsoft Excel

Education

Engineering or Science degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Why Ryan?Hybrid and Remote Work OptionsAward-Winning CultureGenerous Personal Time Off (PTO) BenefitsUp to 20 Weeks of Parental Leave Top-up (Adoption IncludedMonthly Gym Membership OR Gym Equipment ReimbursementHealth and Dental Benefit Eligibility Effective Day OneRRSP with Employer MatchTuition 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 ResultsPeople: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.Equal Opportunity Employer: disability/veteran