Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED) Manager

About the role

Ryan is looking for an SR&ED Manager in Mississauga. The role assists clients in identifying and claiming SR&ED tax credits, then helps the SR&ED Director defend them when the Canada Revenue Agency reviews the claim. The work is project-based and sometimes involves onsite time at client facilities with engineers and technical staff.

Key responsibilities

• Research tax law, document expense treatment and complete detailed models and calculations.
• Interview clients to identify all SR&ED eligible projects and the information needed for the T661 filing.
• Prepare technical narratives for claims, identifying employees, subcontractors and materials and the effort involved.
• Advise and support clients before and during CRA technical reviews, responding to CRA correspondence on technology aspects of the claim.
• Ensure claims are signed off by the SR&ED Director and the client and filed with the CRA within 45 days of the initial technical meeting.
• Record client interviews, save recordings in the central file service, gather supporting documents and track time by client and activity codes.
• Collaborate with technical advisors on tools for preparing claims, help the Principal with client presentations and project plans, and occasionally attend sales and business development meetings.
• May supervise peers, train them and check their work for accuracy and completeness.

Required profile

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in engineering (chemical, civil, mechanical, industrial, electrical, petroleum-oil and gas or related) or science (chemistry, physics, biology or related).
• Related industry experience and a minimum of four 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; occasional independent travel (0 to 10%).

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 candidates in Canada.
• Hybrid and remote work options.
• Personal time off, up to 20 weeks of parental leave top-up (adoption included), health and dental benefits effective day one, RRSP employer match, tuition reimbursement after one year, and gym membership or equipment reimbursement.