Senior Consultant, SR&ED

BDO Canada; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Consultant or Manager to join their SR&ED and Government Incentives team. This role involves leading client engagements, providing exceptional service, and maximizing tax incentives for clients in manufacturing and environmental sectors. The firm fosters a people-first culture, offering extensive opportunities for professional growth and development. With a commitment to diversity and community involvement, this position is ideal for someone passionate about making a positive impact while advancing their career in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Flexible benefits

Competitive cash compensation

Personal time off policy

Wellness reimbursement

Community involvement opportunities

Qualifications

• University degree and/or strong technical expertise in science or engineering.
• 2+ years of SR&ED experience with excellent writing and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead SR&ED client engagements in various industries.
• Examine client operations to determine eligibility for grants and tax credits.

Skills

SR&ED experience

Technical writing

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Client service

Teamwork

Education

University degree in science or engineering

M.Sc. or PhD

Job description

BDO is a firm built on a foundation of positive relationships with our people and our clients. Each day, our professionals provide exceptional service, helping clients with advice and insight they can trust. In turn, we offer an award-winning environment that fosters a people-first culture with a high priority on your personal and professional growth.

Our Canadian offices are looking for a Senior Consultant or Manager to join the SR&ED and Government Incentives team and own the following responsibilities:

• Lead and support SR&ED client engagements focusing on the manufacturing, natural resources and clean technology/environmental industries, while also collaborating with BDO SR&ED industry teams across the country.
• Engage and maintain relationships with clients becoming a trusted and influential advisor, providing exceptional customer service to the firm's clients, by providing timely and responsive consulting services.
• Examine client operations and processes through interviewing of technical and financial personnel to determine eligibility for various grants, tax credits and funding programs. Through this process, you will develop the appropriate funding methodology to maximize tax incentives available to each client.
• Effectively communicate with team members regarding progress updates and issues on an ongoing basis.
• Provide clients with professional and timely advice related to documentation, and its compliance with SR&ED program requirements.
• Gather internal and external client resources utilization, and assist with costing activities that are corresponding with technical descriptions.
• Assist and guide clients during technical reviews with the CRA.

How do we define success for your role?

• You demonstrate BDO's core values through all aspects of your work: Integrity, Respect and Collaboration.
• You understand your clients’ industry, challenges, and opportunities; clients describe you as positive, professional, and delivering high quality work.
• You identify, recommend, and are focused on effective service delivery to your clients.
• You share in an inclusive and engaging work environment that develops, retains and attracts talent.
• You actively participate in the adoption of digital tools and strategies to drive an innovative workplace.
• You grow your expertise through learning and professional development.

Your experience and education

• You have a University degree and/or strong technical expertise in a specific field of science and engineering (B.Sc., M.Sc. or PhD).
• You are a recognized subject matter expert and have 2+ years of SR&ED experience.
• You have excellent technical writing skills, as well as strong editorial capabilities.
• You value teamwork, client service, and quality in detailed work.
• You display strong problem solving, analytical, and communication skills.

Why BDO?

Our people-first approach to talent has earned us a spot among Canada’s Top 100 Employers for 2024. This recognition is a milestone we’re thrilled to add to our collection of awards for both experienced and student talent experiences.

Our firm is committed to providing an environment where you can be successful in the following ways:

• We enable you to engage with how we change and evolve, being a key contributor to the success and growth of BDO in Canada.
• We help you become a better professional within our services, industries, and markets with extensive opportunities for learning and development.
• We support your achievement of personal goals outside of the office and making an impact on your community.

Giving back adds up: Where company meets community. BDO is actively involved in our communities by supporting local charity initiatives. We support staff with local and national events where you will be given the opportunity to contribute to your community.

Total rewards that matter: We pay for performance with competitive total cash compensation that recognizes and rewards your contribution. We provide flexible benefits from day one, and a market leading personal time off policy. We are committed to supporting your overall wellness beyond working hours and provide reimbursement for wellness initiatives that fit your lifestyle.

Everyone counts: We believe every employee should have the opportunity to participate and succeed. Through leadership by our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Leader, we are committed to a workplace culture of respect, inclusion, and diversity. We recognize and celebrate the valuable differences among each of us.

Flexibility: All BDO personnel are expected to spend some of their time working in the office, at the client site, and virtually unless accommodations or alternative work arrangements are in place.

Code of Conduct: Our Code of Conduct sets clear standards for how we conduct business. It reflects our shared values and commitments and includes guiding principles to help us make ethical decisions and maintain trust with each other, our clients, and the public.

Ready to make your mark at BDO? Click “Apply now” to send your up-to-date resume to one of our Talent Acquisition Specialists.