Manager SR&ED (Mechanical/ Chemical Engineering)

KPMG LLP Canada; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tax incentives firm in the Waterloo region is seeking a Manager with a background in engineering to join their team. In this role, you will assist clients in identifying eligible SR&ED activities and prepare technical reports for claims. The ideal candidate has a university degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering and 3-5 years of experience in consulting. Strong analytical skills and client management abilities are essential. Join us at KPMG to foster technological innovation while growing your career.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience as a senior SR&ED consultant/manager.
• Experience with R&D related government tax incentive programs is an asset.
• Strong analytical skills to understand technical issues.

Responsibilities

• Participate in client technical interviews and examine operations.
• Assist in preparation and review of SR&ED claims.
• Plan and execute multiple engagements on time and within budget.
• Develop and manage client relationships.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Chemical Engineering

Analytical Thinking

Microsoft Office Tools

Client Management

Education

University degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering

Job description

Overview

At KPMG, you’ll join a team of diverse and dedicated problem solvers, connected by a common cause: turning insight into opportunity for clients and communities around the world.

Canada’s Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED) program is one of the country’s largest tax incentive programs. It is intended to create a supportive environment for Canadians to carry out research and development (R&D) and foster technological innovation. KPMG’s Tax Incentives Practice (TIP) consists of a multi-disciplinary team of engineers and accountants that assist our clients to obtain tax savings through incentive programs like SR&ED.

KPMG is currently seeking to add a Manager to the team with a solid engineering background that has a desire to be exposed to new state‑of‑the‑art innovations in a wide range of industries. In this role you will assist our clients in identifying eligible SR&ED activities and describe these activities in a technical report. We will provide you with specialized training on Canada’s SR&ED Tax Incentive Program which encourages businesses operating in Canada to develop new products or processes or improve existing ones in the field of science or technology.

What you will do

• Be exposed to new and exciting technologies and state‑of‑the‑art innovations in a range of industries with a focus on mechanical/chemical engineering.
• Working with Senior Managers, you will participate in and support client technical interviews and examine operations to identify SR&ED eligible projects/activities.
• Assist in the preparation and review of SR&ED claims submissions.
• Project Management: Plan, organize and execute multiple engagements on time and within budget.
• Client Management: Successfully develop and manage client relationships.

What you bring to the role

• A university degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering or related field.
• 3-5 years of progressive experience as a senior SR&ED consultant/manager is a must.
• Experience in other R&D related government tax incentive programs is an asset.
• Ability to conduct conversations to understand root causes for technical/scientific issues and understand key development concepts in R&D scope.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office Tools (Excel, Word, etc.).
• Keen interest in staying up-to-date with cutting edge technologies and trends.
• Analytical thinker who can draw inferences and make unexpected connections.
• Highly driven, autonomous, resilient and team player with a strong work ethic.

Providing you with the support you need to be at your best

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Our Values, The KPMG Way

Integrity, we do what is right | Excellence, we never stop learning and improving | Courage, we think and act boldly | Together, we respect each other and draw strength from our differences | For Better, we do what matters.

KPMG in Canada is a proud equal opportunities employer and we are committed to creating a respectful, inclusive and barrier‑free workplace that allows all of our people to reach their full potential. A diverse workforce is key to our success and we believe in bringing your whole self to work. We welcome all qualified candidates to apply and hope you will choose KPMG in Canada as your employer of choice.

Adjustments and accommodations throughout the recruitment process

At KPMG, we are committed to fostering an inclusive recruitment process where all candidates can be themselves and excel. We aim to provide a positive experience and are prepared to offer adjustments or accommodations to help you perform at your best. Adjustments (informal requests), such as extra preparation time or the option for micro breaks during interviews, and accommodations (formal requests), such as accessible communication supports or technology aids, are tailored to individual needs and role requirements. You will have an opportunity to request an adjustment or accommodation at any point throughout the recruitment process. If you require support, please contact KPMG’s Employee Relations Service team by calling 1-888-466-4778.