Senior Consultant/Manager, Tax Incentives Practice

Overview

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KPMG’s Tax Incentives Practice consists of a multidisciplinary team of engineers, scientists, accountants and tax experts that assist our clients to obtain tax savings through various tax incentive programs like Canada’s Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED) program – one of the country’s largest tax incentive programs, Clean Economy ITCs and other government grants and incentives.

KPMG is currently seeking a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) to join its growing Calgary Tax Incentives Services practice as a Senior Consultant/Manager.

What you will do

• Keep abreast of current and the latest tax legislations, jurisprudence and trends related to the SR&ED program and Clean Economy ITCs
• Review, analyze and document client financial records to identify opportunities for tax credit claims and other government incentive applications
• Evaluate projects and assets eligibility under various programs and articulate strong financial positions to support project expenditures in accordance with legislative guidelines
• Assist with the preparation and review of working papers to support financial positions and the calculation of grants, incentives and federal and provincial tax credits
• Project manage, plan, organize and execute multiple engagements on time and within budget
• Successfully develop and manage client relationships/expectations at multiple client levels
• Research, analysis, and writing of memos on a wide variety of incentive tax issues
• Conduct engagement profitability analysis and identify improvement opportunities
• Supporting our client’s entire engagement from the preparation of claims to audit defense and final claim review

What you bring to the role

• A bachelor's degree in accounting or finance
• Successful completion of the CFE or working towards a CPA designation
• A minimum of 2-3 years of professional accounting experience
• Experience with tax incentive programs and government funding in a professional services firm considered an asset
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment as well as independently
• Strong time-management abilities and self-motivation with the ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously and consistently achieve delivery milestones
• Excellent client service skills with an aptitude to understand the clients' business and maintain strong client relationships and manage client expectations
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills specifically in MS Excel (tables, formulas, macros, pivot tables etc.), Copilot, Microsoft Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and other AI platforms such as ChatGPT or Claude

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KPMG in Canada is a proud equal opportunities employer and we are committed to creating a respectful, inclusive and barrier-free workplace that allows all of our people to reach their full potential. A diverse workforce is key to our success and we believe in bringing your whole self to work. We welcome all qualified candidates to apply and hope you will choose KPMG in Canada as your employer of choice.

Adjustments and accommodations throughout the recruitment process

At KPMG, we are committed to fostering an inclusive recruitment process where all candidates can be themselves and excel. We aim to provide a positive experience and are prepared to offer adjustments or accommodations to help you perform at your best. Adjustments (informal requests), such as extra preparation time or the option for micro breaks during interviews, and accommodations (formal requests), such as accessible communication supports or technology aids, are tailored to individual needs and role requirements. You will have an opportunity to request an adjustment or accommodation at any point throughout the recruitment process. If you require support, please contact KPMG’s Employee Relations Service team by calling 1-888-466-4778.

AI Usage

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