Manager, SR&ED and Clean Economy Tax Credits, Finance/Tax

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About the role

  • RSM tax-credit manager preparing and defending SR&ED claims and Clean Economy incentives. Advising Canadian businesses on eligible costs, credits, grants, and compliance.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare higher-complexity SR&ED tax incentive claims and assist with claim reviews
  • Maintain contact with clients and gather information from operations, finance, accounting, payroll, engineering, and accounting partners
  • Prepare project costing and complete tax return input
  • Support client engagements involving Clean Economy Investment Tax Credits and other government incentives
  • Assess eligibility, classify eligible expenditures and capital assets, quantify potential benefits, and support documentation and claim preparation
  • Cultivate client relationships and provide consultation throughout the SR&ED claim lifecycle
  • Meet with clients in person and virtually to establish engagement plans, evaluate eligible activities, and gather supporting documentation
  • Collaborate with technical, engineering, accounting, tax, and finance professionals to bridge project facts, cost support, tax legislation, and client-ready deliverables
  • Lead clients through FTCAS or Review/Audit processes with the Canada Revenue Agency and provincial bodies
  • Gather and submit requested information and documents and attend CRA or provincial meetings
  • Advise on tax credits and deductions and develop practical advice on Clean Economy ITCs, grants, and incentives
  • Manage a portfolio of client engagements and deliver work on time and within budget
  • Assist with forecasting and management of larger or more complex engagements
  • Contribute to business development by identifying, researching, and pursuing incentives opportunities
  • Pursue ongoing education and contribute to development of the team’s SR&ED finance/tax, Clean Economy, and incentives capabilities

Requirements

  • 2 to 5+ years of previous experience claiming SR&ED tax credits and supporting claim defense
  • Finance/tax-focused experience including costing, eligible expenditure analysis, documentation support, and tax return input
  • Experience with, or strong interest in developing expertise in, Clean Economy ITCs or other federal and provincial incentives
  • Undergraduate university degree in business, accounting, tax, corporate finance, or equivalent
  • Strong ability to interpret tax legislation and administrative guidance, analyze cost and capital data, and communicate conclusions to technical and non-technical stakeholders
  • Proficiency using TaxPrep/iFirm and MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
  • Strong Excel skills for costing, allocation, and support schedules
  • Outstanding client service abilities and superior verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to collaborate across SR&ED finance, technical, tax, and industry teams
  • Ability to manage multiple client assignments, prioritize tasks, and work autonomously to meet deadlines
  • MPAcc or equivalent and/or CPA designation preferred but not required
  • In-depth Tax course completion considered an asset
  • Experience with other tax preparation software such as ProFile, TaxCycle, or CanTax preferred
  • Experience claiming Alberta Innovation Employment Grant and/or Quebec R&D credit preferred
  • Experience with Clean Technology, Clean Technology Manufacturing, Clean Hydrogen, CCUS, and Clean Electricity ITCs preferred
  • Familiarity with energy transition, decarbonization, critical minerals, clean technology, manufacturing, hydrogen, electricity, carbon capture, or other capital-intensive sectors preferred
  • Bilingualism in English and French would be an asset

Benefits

  • Discretionary bonus based on firm and individual performance
  • Competitive benefits and compensation package
  • Flexible schedule
  • Flexibility to work in-office, hybrid, or fully remote
  • Ongoing education and professional development opportunities

Job type

Full Time

Experience level

JuniorMid level

Salary

CA$84,000 - CA$155,000 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

HybridCalgaryCanada

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