SR&ED Costing Manager
- Windsor, ON, Canada
Full-time
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Be part of something bigger. Build with us today - Now, for tomorrow.
At Baker Tilly, we care about the impact you make. That’s why we’re invested in your growth from day one - because the steps you take today define your tomorrow.
We are looking for a SR&ED Costing Manager to join our team - a role where your expertise will drive meaningful outcomes and your ambition will help shape what comes next. Here, you’ll collaborate with a dynamic team of professionals, united by a shared commitment to making a difference - for our clients, our communities, and one another.
Baker Tilly is a leading advisory and accounting firm dedicated to building better futures. With global reach and local roots, we combine the scale of a network with the trust of strong relationships. From audit and tax to consulting and specialist advisory services, we help clients navigate complexity and seize opportunity with clarity.
Your role:
When you join Baker Tilly, you become part of something bigger - an ambitious, forward-thinking company that puts people first. Ideas matter, perspectives count, and every contribution builds a stronger future. If you’re ready to make an impact, we’re ready to meet you. We offer a competitive remuneration package based on experience and qualifications. If you are a qualified candidate, please apply now. While we appreciate all applications, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
At Baker Tilly, we care about the impact you make. That’s why we’re invested in your growth from day one - because the steps you take today define your tomorrow.
We are looking for a SR&ED Costing Manager to join our team - a role where your expertise will drive meaningful outcomes and your ambition will help shape what comes next. Here, you’ll collaborate with a dynamic team of professionals, united by a shared commitment to making a difference - for our clients, our communities, and one another.
Baker Tilly is a leading advisory and accounting firm dedicated to building better futures. With global reach and local roots, we combine the scale of a network with the trust of strong relationships. From audit and tax to consulting and specialist advisory services, we help clients navigate complexity and seize opportunity with clarity.
Your role:
- Prepare and review detailed SR&ED expenditure calculations for federal and applicable provincial claims.
- Analyze payroll, subcontractor, materials, overhead, and other expenditures for eligibility under the SR&ED program.
- Apply the prescribed proxy amount or traditional method, as appropriate, and document the methodology used.
- Complete and review the financial portions of SR&ED filings, including Form T661 and related schedules.
- Reconcile claim calculations to payroll records, general ledgers, financial statements, and corporate income tax returns.
- Work with clients to establish reasonable project allocation and time-tracking methodologies.
- Collaborate with technical SR&ED consultants to ensure the financial claim aligns with the eligible work described in the technical documentation.
- Identify opportunities to improve claim completeness while maintaining a practical, well-supported, and compliant approach.
- Manage multiple client engagements, timelines, information requests, and filing deliverables.
- Provide timely, high-quality client service throughout the engagement.
- Lead or support responses to CRA financial review questions and requests for information.
- Prepare organized supporting documentation packages and explain costing assumptions and allocation methodologies.
- Attend CRA meetings with clients and the SR&ED engagement team, as required.
- Assist with objections or other claim defence activities in collaboration with the firm’s tax professionals.
- Review the work of junior team members and provide practical coaching and feedback.
- Develop and improve costing templates, checklists, procedures, and quality-control practices.
- Monitor changes to SR&ED legislation, CRA policies, and relevant federal and provincial tax incentives.
- Support client presentations, proposals, referral relationships, and other business development activities.
- Build strong working relationships with internal tax teams, partners, and technical SR&ED professionals.
- Undergraduate degree in accounting, finance, taxation, business administration, or a related field.
- CPA designation is preferred. A strong combination of relevant education and experience will also be considered.
- Five or more years of experience in SR&ED consulting, public accounting, taxation, corporate finance, or a related field.
- Demonstrated experience preparing SR&ED cost calculations and supporting clients through CRA reviews.
- Strong knowledge of payroll allocations, project costing, financial statement analysis, and corporate tax concepts.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills. Experience with TaxPrep, CaseWare, or similar tax and accounting systems is an asset.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, sound professional judgment, and careful attention to detail.
- Ability to manage several engagements and deadlines while maintaining consistent quality.
- Claims are accurate, reconciled, well-supported, and filed on time.
- Clients understand the financial requirements of the SR&ED program and are better prepared for future claims.
- Technical and financial workstreams are coordinated effectively.
- Junior staff receive clear direction and the practice continues to improve its tools and processes.
When you join Baker Tilly, you become part of something bigger - an ambitious, forward-thinking company that puts people first. Ideas matter, perspectives count, and every contribution builds a stronger future. If you’re ready to make an impact, we’re ready to meet you. We offer a competitive remuneration package based on experience and qualifications. If you are a qualified candidate, please apply now. While we appreciate all applications, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
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Responsibilities
Prepare, review, and reconcile SR&ED expenditure calculations and financial filing components, coordinating with clients and technical consultants to ensure claims are accurate, compliant, and well-supported. Manage client engagements and CRA review support, coach junior staff, improve practice processes, and contribute to business development.
Requirements
A degree in accounting, finance, taxation, business administration, or a related field is requested, with a CPA designation preferred; equivalent relevant education and experience may also be considered. Candidates should have at least five years of relevant experience, demonstrated SR&ED costing and CRA review support experience, strong financial and tax knowledge, advanced Excel skills, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
Skills
- SR&ED Costing
- Expenditure Eligibility Analysis
- Payroll Allocation
- Project Costing
- Financial Statement Analysis
- Corporate Tax
- Microsoft Excel
- Tax Filing
- CRA Review Support
- Documentation and Reconciliation
- Engagement Management
- Team Coaching
- Quality Control
- Written and Verbal Communication
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Categories
- Finance & Accounting
- Consulting
- Management & Leadership
Keywords
- SR&ED
- SR&ED Expenditure Calculations
- Form T661
- Federal and Provincial Tax Incentives
- Prescribed Proxy Amount
- Traditional Method
- Payroll Allocations
- Subcontractor Costs
- Materials Costs
- Overhead Costs
- Project Costing
- Time Tracking
- General Ledger Reconciliation
- Financial Statements
- Corporate Income Tax Returns
- CRA Financial Reviews
- Claim Defence
- Microsoft Excel
- TaxPrep
- CaseWare
- CPA
- Tax Compliance
- Client Engagement Management
- Quality Control
- Business Development