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Manager, Scientific Research and Experimental Development

  • Toronto, ON, Canada

For candidates in Canada, the base salary hiring range is $68,000 - $102,000 CAD. · Full-time

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For candidates in Canada, the base salary hiring range is $68,000 - $102,000 CAD.
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Original job description

Archived listing. The details below describe a past opening.

Why Ryan?

  • Hybrid and Remote Work Options
  • Award-Winning Culture
  • Generous Personal Time Off (PTO) Benefits
  • Up to 20 Weeks of Parental Leave Top-up (Adoption Included
  • Monthly Gym Membership OR Gym Equipment Reimbursement
  • Health and Dental Benefit Eligibility Effective Day One
  • RRSP with Employer Match
  • Tuition Reimbursement After One Year of Service

The Scientific Research and Experimental Development (“SR&ED”) Manager (“Manager”) is responsible for assisting clients in identifying and claiming SR&ED tax credits and then assisting the SR&ED Director in defending those credits when necessary in the context of a review by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). The work is project-based and sometimes requires the team to spend time onsite at client facilities, working with engineers and technical personnel. This role includes performing and supervising tasks such as researching tax law, documenting expense treatment, and completing detailed models and calculations.

Duties and responsibilities, as they align to Ryan’s Key Results

People

  • Create a positive team member experience.
  • Collaborates with the firm’s key technical advisors on an ongoing development of the firm’s tools for preparing SR&ED claims.
  • Assists the practice Principal in preparing client presentations for proposals, planning strategies, and ideas.
  • Assists the SR&ED Director in developing project work plans and scheduling associated project deliverables.

Client

  • Interviews clients, uncovering all SR&ED eligible projects and all information required to prepare the T661 filing.
  • Advises and supports clients before and during any CRA technical review for SR&ED tax credit claims, and responds to correspondence that is initiated by CRA arguing technology aspects of the submitted SR&ED claim, if any.

Value

  • Prepares the technical narratives for SR&ED tax credit claims of clients. This will also include the identification of specific employees, subcontractors and material expended in connection with the eligible activities identified, and determining the amount of effort relating thereto.
  • Ensures all claims are prepared, signed off by the SR&ED Director and the clients, and completed for CRA filing within 45 days of the initial technical meeting.
  • Records all client interviews and saves the recordings in Ryan’s central file service.
  • Gathers samples of client supporting documents as claim(s) are prepared.
  • Participates in sales activities and attends, from time to time, in sales and business development meetings with the firm’s SR&ED practice Principal and business development professionals.
  • Tracks time by client and activity codes.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Education And Experience

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering (Chemical, Civil, Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical, Petroleum-Oil & Gas, or related disciplines) or Science (Chemistry, Physics, Biology, or related discipline), related industry experience, and a minimum four years of SR&ED tax credit experience required. Must have excellent organization and time management skills, strong communication skills, and willingness to learn and be a team player.

Computer Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be proficient in Microsoft® Excel and have a working knowledge of Microsoft® Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Internet navigation and research.

Certificates And Licenses

Valid driver’s license required.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position may require supervisory responsibilities, including training peers and checking work for accuracy and completeness.

Work Environment

  • Standard indoor working environment.
  • Occasional long periods of sitting while working at computer.
  • Position requires regular interaction with employees at all levels of the Firm; interface with clients and external vendors as necessary.
  • Independent travel requirement: 0 to 10%.

Compensation Disclosure

The Company makes offers based on many factors, including qualifications and experience.

Certain roles may be eligible for incentive compensation.

For candidates in Canada, the base salary hiring range is $68,000 - $102,000 CAD.

Equal Opportunity Employer: disability/veteran

More about this job

Responsibilities

Manage the preparation and filing of client SR&ED tax credit claims, including interviewing clients, identifying eligible activities and expenses, writing technical narratives, and completing supporting calculations. Support clients during CRA reviews, coordinate project plans and deliverables, contribute to business development, and help ensure claims are completed accurately and on time.

Requirements

A bachelor's or master's degree in engineering or science, related industry experience, and at least four years of SR&ED tax credit experience are required. Candidates must have strong organization, time management, and communication skills, proficiency in Microsoft Excel, working knowledge of other Microsoft Office applications, and a valid driver's license.

Skills

  • SR&ED Tax Credit Claims
  • Tax Law Research
  • Technical Writing
  • Client Interviews
  • CRA Technical Reviews
  • Project Planning
  • Scheduling
  • Expense Analysis
  • Financial Modeling
  • Calculations
  • Client Presentations
  • Communication
  • Organization
  • Time Management
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Teamwork

Benefits

  • Hybrid and Remote Work Options
  • Award-Winning Culture
  • Generous Paid Time Off
  • Parental Leave Top-Up
  • Gym Membership or Gym Equipment Reimbursement
  • Health and Dental Benefits
  • Employer-Matched RRSP
  • Tuition Reimbursement

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Categories

  • Finance & Accounting
  • Management & Leadership
  • Consulting
  • Engineering
  • Science & Research

Keywords

  • Scientific Research and Experimental Development
  • SR&ED
  • Tax Credits
  • Canada Revenue Agency
  • CRA
  • T661 Filing
  • Tax Law
  • Technical Narratives
  • Eligible Activities
  • Expense Treatment
  • Client Interviews
  • Technical Reviews
  • Project Work Plans
  • Project Scheduling
  • Financial Models
  • Calculations
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Word
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Engineering
  • Chemistry
  • Physics
  • Biology
  • Client Presentations
  • Business Development
  • Claim Documentation
  • Supervision
  • Quality Checking

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