Senior Manager, SR&ED Tax

Grant Thornton - Canada; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Manager in Tax specializing in Research and Development & Government Incentives. This role involves leading the strategic management of the National SR&ED practice, collaborating with various teams to prepare tax incentive claims, and mentoring junior staff. The firm prides itself on its community-oriented culture while delivering professional services. With a focus on innovation and technology, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on Canadian businesses. If you are driven, curious, and eager to contribute to a thriving organization, this could be the perfect fit for you.

Benefits

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

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of experience in a SR&ED consulting environment.
• Previous coaching and mentoring experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Support management and expansion of the National SR&ED practice.
• Serve as primary liaison with the CRA and oversee audits.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication

Client service skills

Interpersonal skills

Self-motivation

Initiative

Curiosity about technology and science

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Education

CPA designation

Tools

Excel

Taxprep

Profile software

Job description

Who we are
You know those big cities that still feel like small towns? Where everyone’s friendly and helps each other out? That’s like Doane Grant Thornton. Except here we’re all professionals and there isn’t a mayor or a general store. What we’re trying to say is that we’re a large and growing professional services firm that still feels like a community. We employ over 3000 people across Canada, and we truly care about our colleagues, our clients and the communities where we work and live. That’s what’s most important to us. We’re building a thriving organization that’s purpose driven and still want to remember what your favourite milkshake flavour is.

As a Senior Manager, Tax [Research and Development & Government Incentives] your responsibilities will include:

1. Support the strategic management and expansion of the National SR&ED practice
2. Serve as the primary liaison with the CRA and oversee CRA audits related to SR&ED
3. Guide teams in understanding all aspects of SR&ED policies and administration, focusing on financial and tax matters
4. Manage client engagements, ensuring accurate preparation, comprehensive reviews, and finalization of detailed summaries that reflect incurred SR&ED expenses
5. Collaborate closely with tax and assurance teams to prepare and review SR&ED tax incentive entries for claims
6. Coach, mentor and develop the performance of junior team members

Think you’ve got what it takes to be a Senior Manager, Tax [Research and Development & Government Incentives]? Like the colour purple? Great. Here's a few more boxes we’re also hoping you can tick:

1. Be Professional – You have excellent written and verbal communications skills, the ability to convey ideas in a simple manner and the capability to manage multiple priorities effectively. Your professional and personal demeanour coupled with excellent client service and interpersonal skills has a proven track record of positive client and people experiences. As a self-motivated team player, you are willing to take initiative and are eager to learn from others.
2. Be Curious – our clients are some of the most technologically advanced in Canada and the entire world. An interest in technology and science is key.
3. Be Collaborative – We work as a national team to assist our clients wherever they are located. You will work with stakeholders throughout our firm and our client’s organizations to better understand, document and support their research and development processes. You will collaborate with teammates across all levels to complete SR&ED tax incentive claims.
4. Be Diligent – our work is deadline driven, highly confidential and important to driving the Canadian economy forward through job creation and investment. We are proud of the impact we have on Canadian businesses and ensure we capture every eligible aspect of work performed.
5. CPA designation
6. Minimum 8 years previous experience in a SR&ED consulting environment
7. Previous coaching/mentoring experience
8. Proficient with the use of Excel, Taxprep and Profile software

At Doane Grant Thornton we’re focused on making a difference in the lives of our clients, our colleagues and our communities. That’s our purpose. Or, as we like to say, living our purple.

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!

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?

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