Tax Manager, SR&ED

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


EY’s multidisciplinary Business Tax Incentives (BTI) team, specializes in tax credits for Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED) and Cost Segregation Assignments.  We are 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. We’re looking for qualified accountants or tax professionals to join our team in Toronto.

 

We are looking for a candidate with outstanding verbal and written communication skills with a teaming mentality to join our practice. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who has an Accounting degree and work experience and wants to continue their career working with new technologies, innovative companies and more exposure to the business and financial side of an organization. If you are inquisitive and expressive, you will find this position both stimulating and rewarding. 

Your key responsibilities

As a BTI Financial Manager you will be part of a team working with a variety of clients at the forefront of technology, from entrepreneurs to public corporations, to evaluate and prepare their SR&ED claims and find other incentives and cash tax savings to help their business. This involves meeting with CTOs, CFOs, engineers, scientists and tax professionals to assess the client's eligibility to receive funding, establishing how much they can claim, and work with EY’s technical team to identify and prepare SR&ED claims, cost segregation engagements and incentives applications. You will be responsible for managing relationships to provide value to clients and developing skills in project management, risk assessment and business development. If you want to be exposed to exciting R&D initiatives in a myriad of different industries, this role is for you.

·  Participate in scoping sessions to determine if there are eligible SR&ED projects or expenditures
·  Preparation of qualifying expenditure summaries
·  Assist with the preparation of the tax submission
·  Work with systems and tools related to SR&ED and tax incentives
·  Review expenditures on major capital projects
·  Assist and lead reviews with the Canada Revenue Agency.
·  Manage client expectations and strict deadlines.
·  Work as part of a cross-functional national team.

To qualify for the role you must have

·  Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Accounting or related discipline.
·  Professional accounting or legal designation
·  Assurance experience considered an asset
·  Experience with the SR&ED program would be considered a strong asset
·  Strong skills in Excel, sharepoint and familiarity with tax preparation software
·  Ideally, at least two years experience in a similar position
·  Good interviewing skills, with the ability to probe for information
·  Creative thinker - ability to innovate solutions to client problems on the spot.
·  Excellent communication skills (outgoing personality, written, verbal, and listening).
·  Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines Ideally, you’ll also have
 
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. 

 

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.