Senior Grant Writing Accountant Canada (Remote)

Yorktown Search Partners; Canada; Remote; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services firm is seeking a Senior Grant Writing Accountant in Canada to drive funding strategies for innovative clients. This role requires deep expertise in SR&ED and strong financial communication skills. The position offers flexible remote work and attractive compensation, ideal for candidates with extensive experience in Canadian funding.

Benefits

Flexible remote structure

Attractive compensation model

Long-term collaboration opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in Canadian innovation funding.
• Demonstrated success in securing funding across SR&ED, IRAP, and similar programs.
• Exceptional written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex funding strategies for high-growth clients.
• Translate financial models into persuasive applications.
• Prepare documentation for audits and compliance.

Skills

Grant Writing

Financial Communication

Client Advising

Education

CPA or equivalent

Job description

About the job Senior Grant Writing Accountant Canada (Remote)

Position Title: Senior Grant Writing Accountant Canada (Remote)
Location: Remote Canada-wide
Engagement Type: Contract / Fractional / Full-Time
Compensation: Monthly retainer, per-file fee, or performance-based structure
Start Date: Immediate

Confidential Search Mandate
This search is led by Yorktown Search Partners on behalf of a confidential professional services firm specializing in capital advisory and advanced non-dilutive funding solutions. The client works with Canadas top growth-stage companies across biotech, clean tech, deep tech, and advanced manufacturing.

About the Role

We are seeking a Senior Accountant with deep expertise in grant writing to lead complex funding strategies for high-growth, R&D-intensive clients. This role is ideal for a CPA (or equivalent) who has successfully navigated SR&ED, IRAP, SDTC, and other major Canadian programsnot just by preparing claims, but by crafting them strategically to maximize funding. Youll work alongside founders, CFOs, and engineers to convert innovation into capital.

Key Responsibilities

Lead SR&ED, IRAP, and multi-program grant strategies from financial and technical perspectives

Translate financial models, R&D budgets, and technical data into persuasive, eligible applications

Structure and sequence federal and provincial programs for optimal capital efficiency

Prepare defensible documentation for audits and compliance reviews

Advise clients during onboarding, claim cycles, and post-award processes

Maintain accurate internal tracking of timelines, applications, and success metrics

Ideal Candidate Profile

5+ years of experience in Canadian innovation funding, preferably as a CPA or SR&ED-focused accountant

Demonstrated success securing funding across SR&ED, IRAP, SDTC, Mitacs, and other innovation programs

Exceptional written and financial communication skills

Able to liaise with both executive leadership and technical R&D teams

Experienced working autonomously with high-performing clients in fast-paced environments

Bonus: Experience at a grant consultancy, SR&ED boutique, or advisory firm

Why This Role

Engage with Canadas most exciting and well-capitalized emerging tech companies

Work alongside a cross-functional team of lawyers, bankers, and strategists

Flexible remote structure with long-term collaboration opportunities

Attractive compensation model with uncapped upside for high performers

Position yourself as a lead technical strategist within a national innovation firm

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. All submissions will be treated with the utmost confidentiality.