Senior Consultant, Technical - SR&ED

About the role

Ryan is looking for a Senior Consultant, Technical - SR&ED in Mississauga. The consultant helps clients identify and claim SR&ED tax credits and assists the SR&ED Director in defending them when the Canada Revenue Agency reviews them. The work is project-based and sometimes requires onsite time at client facilities with engineers and technical staff.

Key responsibilities

• Interview clients to uncover all SR&ED eligible projects and the information needed for the T661 filing.
• Prepare technical narratives for SR&ED tax credit claims, identifying employees, subcontractors and materials used and the effort involved.
• Ensure claims are signed off by the SR&ED Director and clients and filed with the CRA within 45 days of the initial technical meeting.
• Advise clients before and during CRA technical reviews and respond to CRA correspondence on technology aspects of the claim.
• Record client interviews, save recordings centrally, and gather supporting documents.
• Take part in sales activities and business development meetings with the SR&ED practice Principal.
• Collaborate with technical advisors on improving the firm's SR&ED claim preparation tools.
• Track time by client and activity codes, help prepare proposal presentations, and assist in project planning and scheduling.

Required profile

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering (Chemical, Civil, Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical, Petroleum or related) or Science (Chemistry, Physics, Biology or all disciplines).
• Related industry experience and a minimum of two years of SR&ED tax credit experience.
• Excellent organization and time management, strong communication skills, willingness to learn and to be a team player.
• Valid driver's license; the role may involve supervisory duties such as training peers and checking work.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and internet research.

What we offer

• Base salary range of $68,000 - $102,000 CAD for Canadian candidates.
• Hybrid and remote work options.
• Personal time off, up to 20 weeks of parental leave top-up (adoption included), and monthly gym membership or equipment reimbursement.
• Health and dental benefits effective day one, RRSP with employer match, and tuition reimbursement after one year.