Senior Manager, SR&ED Tax

Grant Thornton - Canada; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services firm in Mississauga is seeking a professional with a CPA designation and at least 8 years of experience in SR&ED consulting. The role involves managing client engagements, overseeing CRA audits, and collaborating with national teams. Candidates should possess excellent communication skills and a keen interest in technology. The firm offers benefits such as profit sharing, wellness programs, and work-from-anywhere options during summer. Join us in making a difference in the lives of our clients and communities.

Benefits

Profit sharing

Flex days

RRSP contributions

Firmwide holiday closure

Wellness benefits

Concierge-like benefits

Work from anywhere in Canada for 4 weeks

Qualifications

• Proven track record of positive client and people experiences.
• Willing to take initiative and eager to learn from others.
• Previous coaching/mentoring experience required.

Responsibilities

• Support the strategic management of the National SR&ED practice.
• Serve as the primary liaison with the CRA and oversee CRA audits.
• Guide teams in understanding SR&ED policies, focusing on financial matters.
• Manage client engagements related to SR&ED expenses.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Client service and interpersonal skills

Interest in technology and science

Team collaboration

Diligence in deadline-driven work

Education

CPA designation

Minimum 8 years in SR&ED consulting

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.

Responsibilities

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

Who we are

If you’re a bit like us, you’re driven to connect with how others are feeling and thinking. Here we walk in others shoes before taking action. Just imagine being part of a team that puts “we before me”, where flexAbility is a mindset, and where you trust your colleagues to have your back. At Doane Grant Thornton, you’ll work with inspiring leaders who support your development, both personally and professionally. This is a place where your insatiable curiosity enables you to think, see and hear from a variety of perspectives, a place where every day is different and having the courage to grow is part of who you are. And when all this comes together, well that’s when the magic happens!

Want to learn more about who we are and how we live our purple every day? Read our colleagues’ stories at www.discoveryourpurple.ca

What we’re looking for

• Be Professional – You have excellent written and verbal communication skills, the ability to convey ideas simply and the capability to manage multiple priorities effectively. Your professional and personal demeanor 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• CPA designation
• Minimum 8 years previous experience in a SR&ED consulting environment
• Previous coaching/mentoring experience
• Proficient with the use of Excel, Taxprep and Profile software

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
• 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?

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.