Business Tax Incentives (SR&ED) Specialist – Mechanical/Electrical Engineering

Job description

In EY Tax, you’ll have the opportunity to help the world’s leading multinational organizations meet complex tax obligations around the world. You’ll get a unique glimpse deep inside a company’s business and become a trusted advisor, working collaboratively on a team that influences major business decisions.  Demand has made this a rapidly growing area, and the relationships we build here translate into big business in other areas, making this a true priority. 

 

The opportunity


As a Tax Services Staff, you will be a part of ourBusiness Tax Incentives (BTI) practice. OurBusiness Tax Incentives (BTI) teamspecializes in tax credits for Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED).  You will be part of a dynamic, multidisciplinary group of tax, audit and science & technology professionals who work with companies of all sizes in many different industries, helping them maximize their tax credits and achieve their business objectives.

Your key responsibilities

As a Tax Staff, you will be part of a team responsible for assessing projects in client firms, to determine whether they qualify for tax credits or other incentives under federal and provincial BTI programs.

 

Skills and attributes for success

·  Meet with technical and financial professionals across client organizations, including the owner/managers or "C" level executives
·  Help clients draft technical documents in order to obtain their tax benefits and meet goals
·  Work with both client and the appropriate authorities to settle tax credit claims
·  Prepare in-depth financial information through job costing strategies
·  Keep abreast of current and emerging technical developments and explain their impact to clients
·  Develop specialized expertise, as well as internal/external contacts and profile in a focus area
·  Provide creative solutions to problems, scope out major projects or engagements, and develop practical plans for their completion
·  Present assignment deliverables to clients, as appropriate, and ensure client satisfaction
·  Maintain regular contact with current clients to identify and communicate service opportunities
·  Organize, prepare, and clearly present information to others and respond to their questions in one-on-one and group situations.

 

To qualify for the role you must have

·  Strong skills in Excel
·  Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering
·  One year of experience in a similar position
·  Excellent interpersonal and communication skills including ability to work in teams
·  Good interviewing skills, with the ability to probe for information
·  Organizational skills, analytical ability and detail focused
·  EY is committed to diversity and equity.

Ideally, you’ll also have

·  Tax background

 

What we look for

We’re interested in strong team players who support their colleagues in reaching their goals while also considering their own workload and development. We’re looking for people with a genuine passion for tax, and the future of tax, and are inspired to help the world’s leading multinational organizations meet complex tax obligations around the world. If you have the confidence to speak up and influence a team that affects big businesses worldwide, this role is for you.

What working at EY offers

 

At EY, our Total Rewards package supports our commitment to creating a leading people culture - built on high-performance teaming - where everyone can achieve their potential and contribute to building a better working world for our people, our clients and our communities. It's one of the many reasons we repeatedly win awards for being a great place to work.

 

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. In addition, our Total Rewards package allows you decide which benefits are right for you and which ones help you create a solid foundation for your future.  Our Total Rewards package includes a comprehensive medical, prescription drug and dental coverage, a defined contribution pension plan, a great vacation policy plus firm paid days that allow you to enjoy longer long weekends throughout the year, statutory holidays and paid personal days (based on province of residence), and a range of exciting programs and benefits designed to support your physical, financial and social well-being. Plus, we offer:

·  Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues in the industry
·  Learning opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
·  The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you

About EY

 

As a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services, we’re using the finance products, expertise and systems we’ve developed to build a better working world. That starts with a culture that believes in giving you the training, opportunities and creative freedom to make things better. Whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime. Recognized as one of Canada's top employers, EY continually strives to be a great place to work and with a commitment to hiring and developing the most passionate people, we’ll make our ambition to be the best employer by 2020 a reality. 

 

If you can confidently demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.

 

Make your mark. Apply today .

 

EY is committed to inclusiveness, equity and accessibility.  We encourage all qualified candidates to apply.