Senior Manager, Scientific Research and Experimental Development

Ryan LLC; Mississauga; Hybrid; CAD 84,000 - 126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Remote work

PTO

Parental leave (up to 20 weeks)

RRSP with employer match

Health and dental benefit from day one

Tuition reimbursement

Gym membership or reimbursement

Job summary

Ryan LLC in Mississauga invites a Senior Manager to lead SR&ED tax credit engagements for diverse clients. You’ll supervise a multidisciplinary team, interview clients, gather project details, and prepare technical narratives for T661 filings while coordinating with CRA reviews on technical considerations.

This role blends advisory work with project management, requires advanced degrees, and offers on-site client collaboration, ongoing training, and competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Engineering or Science and at least six years SR&ED tax credit experience.
• Strong leadership, organization and communication skills.
• Willingness to learn and work with clients and CRA reviews.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of Managers and Consultants.
• Interview clients to identify SR&ED eligible projects and collect data.
• Prepare technical narratives for SR&ED tax credit claims.
• Support clients during CRA reviews and respond to inquiries.
• Develop forecasts and allocate work to team members.
• Present on SR&ED topics at training and industry events.

Skills

SR&ED tax credits

Leadership

Communication

Time management

Client interviewing

Education

Master's or PhD in Engineering or Science

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Why Ryan?

• Hybrid and Remote Work Options
• Award-Winning Culture
• Generous Personal Time Off (PTO)
• Up to 20 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

Senior Manager

The Scientific Research and Experimental Development (&ED) Senior Manager ("Senior Manager") 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, scientists 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:

• People: Provides leadership, guidance, coaching and mentoring to a team of Managers and Consultants. Along with principal and practice leader performs strategic planning, operational oversight, staff administration, and performance evaluation.
• Client: Interviews clients, uncovering all SR&ED eligible projects and all information required to prepare the T661 filing. Prepares or supervises the preparation of 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.
• 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. Gathers samples of client supporting documents as claim(s) are prepared. 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 and provides analysis to Principals on engagement level economics.
• Value: Creates forecasts for future claims and allocates work to team members accordingly. Supports the team in the research of SR&ED tax court cases for client eligibility, developing training sessions based on this research. Assists the Principal and Client Services team in preparing client presentations for proposals, planning strategies, and ideas. Leverages experience and knowledge to maintain and/or attract new clients in various fields. Makes presentations on SR&ED at Ryan’s formal training with clients, internal meetings and industry events. Meets and develops relationships with CRA auditors on an on-going basis. Contributes to keeping the firm’s SR&ED tax law knowledge base current. Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

• Master's or PhD degree in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical or related disciplines) or Science (Chemistry, Physics, or related disciplines), related industry experience, and a minimum six 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

disability/veteran Canada Salary: $84,000 - $126,000 CAD. Certain roles may be eligible for incentive compensation.

Ryan offers outstanding opportunities to work in a dynamic, rapidly expanding tax services firm serving the world’s most respected Global 5000 companies. Our innovative work environment, accelerated growth path for high performers, competitive benefits package, and outstanding earning potential provide the most rewarding career experience available in the industry. Ryan employees are given the freedom to do their best work in the way they work best. With a clear understanding of expectations and accountabilities, our employees are given ownership of their time and flexibility to meet the demands of their professional and personal lives.

Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States and with Ryan LLC (i.e., H1-B visa, F-1 visa (OPT), TN visa or any other non-immigrant status).

Job duties related to this role are to be conducted in a manner that adheres to privacy laws, as well as follows internal governance related to protecting confidential information and trade secrets, and to securing data and company records.

Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Accommodation

Ryan, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to compliance with all applicable laws prohibiting employment discrimination. It is our policy to take all employment actions and make all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, sex (including pregnancy), affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, citizenship status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, disability, military status, status as a disabled or other protected veteran or any other protected status under applicable law. It is Ryan's policy to make reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities. Ryan welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities.