Senior Consultant, Technical - SR&ED

Ryan; Guelph; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Senior Consultant to assist clients in claiming SR&ED tax credits. This role involves project-based work, requiring on-site collaboration with engineers and technical teams. You will prepare technical narratives, advise clients during CRA reviews, and contribute to business development efforts. The ideal candidate will possess a relevant degree and have a minimum of two years of experience in SR&ED tax credits. Join a forward-thinking company that offers hybrid work options, generous PTO, and a supportive culture focused on professional growth.

Benefits

Hybrid and Remote Work Options

Generous Personal Time Off (PTO) Benefits

14 Weeks of Parental Leave Top-Up

Monthly Gym Membership or Equipment Reimbursement

Health and Dental Benefits Effective Day One

RRSP with Employer Match

Tuition Reimbursement After One Year

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of SR&ED tax credit experience required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients in identifying and claiming SR&ED tax credits.
• Prepare technical narratives for SR&ED tax credit claims.
• Collaborate with technical advisors for claim preparation.

Skills

Excellent organization skills

Strong communication skills

Time management skills

Research skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT or related field

Master's degree in Engineering or related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Access

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Why Ryan?

• Hybrid and Remote Work Options

• Award-Winning Culture

• Generous Personal Time Off (PTO) Benefits

• 14 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 Service

The Scientific Research and Experimental Development (“SR&ED”) Senior Consultant (“Senior Consultant”) 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:

• Interviews clients, uncovering all SR&ED eligible projects and all information required to prepare the T661 filing.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Collaborates with the firm’s key technical advisors on an ongoing development of the firm’s tools for preparing SR&ED claims.
• Tracks time by client and activity codes.
• 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.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's or Master's degree in IT, Software Development, Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical or related disciplines) or Science, related industry experience, and a minimum two 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, Access, 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.