Manager, Tax [Research and Development & Government Incentives]

Grant Thornton; Mississauga; Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A professional services firm is seeking a Manager for Tax related to Research and Development & Government Incentives. The ideal candidate will lead discussions with clients in engineering and technology sectors, oversee SR&ED tax claims, and mentor junior colleagues. A university degree in STEM and at least 5 years of relevant experience are required. You will enjoy profit sharing, flex days, and opportunities for professional development in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Profit sharing

Flex days

Wellness benefits

Work from anywhere in Canada in the summer

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in a SR&ED consulting environment.
• You’re an experienced technical writer.
• Pride in the outcome and quality of work.

Responsibilities

• Lead discussions with engineering and technology clients.
• Prepare and review SR&ED tax incentive claims.
• Write technical reports reflecting client's experimentation.

Skills

Technical writing

Curiosity in technology and science

Project costing

Coaching/mentoring

Education

University degree from a STEM discipline

Tools

TaxPrep

Excel

Job description

Who we are

Doane Grant Thornton is a large and growing professional services firm that still feels like a community. We employ over 3000 people across Canada and care about our colleagues, clients and the communities where we work and live.

The Research and Development and Government Incentives practice is a national team of engineers, scientists, and financial professionals that assist clients in identifying and securing Government funding for research & development, innovation, employment and international market expansion. Our clients focus on advancing technology development in Canada and cover agri-food, advanced manufacturing, biotechnology/pharma and software/IT disciplines.

Role

Manager, Tax [Research and Development & Government Incentives] responsibilities include:

• Lead discussions with engineering and technology focused clients to gather information on proprietary, cutting-edge R&D within the Manufacturing and Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Sectors - e.g. AI, ML, NLP, Big Data, Software Development and Telecommunications
• Prepare and review Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED) tax incentive claims
• Involving project costing, technical reports / documentation review and tax return inputs
• Write and prepare technical reports to reflect experimentation, analysis, and testing performed by our clients
• Stay updated on industry trends and align funding opportunities with our client's business activities
• Coach and develop the performance of junior team members

People and culture

Doane Grant Thornton invites you to be part of a team that values collaboration, curiosity, and growth. We believe in putting “we before me,” offering flexAbility, and supporting one another. You will work with inspiring leaders who support your development, both personally and professionally, and you will have opportunities to gain exposure to diverse perspectives.

Want to learn more about who we are and how we live our purple every day? Read our colleagues’ stories at www.discoveryourpurple.ca

Qualifications

Think you’ve got what it takes to be a Manager, Tax [Research and Development & Government Incentives]? Here are a few baseline qualifications:

• You’ve achieved a University degree from a STEM discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math)
• You have minimum 5 years' previous experience in a SR&ED consulting environment
• You’re an experienced technical writer
• You have a keen interest and curiosity in the technology and science space
• You take pride in the outcome and quality of your work

Nice to have

• You have previous coaching/mentoring experience
• You are proficient with the use of TaxPrep and Excel (preference to use of macros)
• You’ve worked in a technology-focused industry

What’s in it for you?

Profit sharing, Flex days, RRSP contributions, Firmwide holiday closure, Wellness benefits, Concierge-like benefits, Work from anywhere in Canada in the summer for 4 weeks, and more!

Model and expectations

Our special culture shines through when we have the opportunity to connect in person. That’s why we’re working in a model where teams are required to be together in the office 4 days per week.

Are you ready to Discover Your Purple?