Why Ryan? Hybrid and Remote Work Options Award-Winning Culture Generous Personal Time Off (PTO) Benefits 14 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 Manager, Finance and Tax, Scientific Research and Experimental Development is responsible for determining and categorizing all expenditures qualifying for the SR&ED and Grants tax credits. This role includes researching tax law and working with clients' accountants on SR&ED related corporate tax return issues as well as Government Grants and Incentives. Duties and responsibilities, as they align to Ryan’s Key Results People: Create a positive team member experience. Contribute to the success of the engagement team by providing assistance in complex tax and financial issues to ensure the claim's integrity and eligibility. Interact with Revenue Canada to obtain interpretations on tax matters and to follow up on the status of the firm’s client submissions. Client: Attend client meetings and provide clients with professional and timely services and advice. Apply relevant and practical knowledge to discuss complex tax issues with clients. Assist and guide clients during financial audits with the CRA. Value: Demonstrate deep understanding of the tax principles and ability to produce effective solutions related to the SR&ED and Grants program. Prepare all the SR&ED tax forms for client submissions. Stay current with the latest developments and changes in the SR&ED and Grants legislature. Contact CRA for refund confirmation, as necessary; Validate notice of assessments or reassessments provided by clients Demonstrate an ability to research and understand the requirements of Grants and assist in the preparation of Grant applications. Education and Experience: Canadian Professional Accounting Designation. University degree in the field of business, finance, accounting or economics. Strong background in taxation and costing. Excellent financial modelling and analytical skills. Outstanding oral and written communication skills coupled with the ability to articulately discuss and convey financial and taxation matters pertaining to a variety of industries. Experience in preparing corporate income tax returns. Preparation of SR&ED tax credit claims or working for the CRA auditing SR&ED claims is preferred but not mandatory. High degree of professionalism and ability to work comfortably and effectively with external client personnel at all levels of management. Excellent time management skills as well as the ability to work independently and to simultaneously handle multiple client projects. Interact with clients to gather and prepare all post Grant approval compliance Interest in developing expert knowledge of taxation issues and financial aspect of the SR&ED tax incentive program and Grants program, as well as general interest in technology and innovation. Prior consulting experience considered an asset. Ability to travel to client locations. Computer Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual must have intermediate skills in Microsoft® Word, Access, Excel, Outlook, and Internet navigation and research. Certificates and Licenses: Valid driver’s license required. Supervisory Responsibilities: This position has no supervisory responsibilities. 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%. 40+ hour standard workweek requirement. Equal Opportunity Employer: disability/veteran Ryan offers outstanding opportunities to work in a dynamic, rapidly expanding tax services firm serving the world’s most respected Global 5000 companies. Our innovative work environment, accelerated growth path for high performers, competitive benefits package, and outstanding earning potential provide the most rewarding career experience available in the industry. Ryan employees are given the freedom to do their best work in the way they work best. With a clear understanding of expectations and accountabilities, our employees are given ownership of their time and flexibility to meet the demands of their professional and personal lives. Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States and with Ryan LLC (i.e., H1-B visa, F-1 visa (OPT), TN visa or any other non-immigrant status). Job duties related to this role are to be conducted in a manner that adheres to privacy laws, as well as follows internal governance related to protecting confidential information and trade secrets, and to securing data and company records. Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Accommodation Ryan, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to compliance with all applicable laws prohibiting employment discrimination. It is our policy to take all employment actions and make all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, sex (including pregnancy), affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, citizenship status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, disability, military status, status as a disabled or other protected veteran or any other protected status under applicable law. It is Ryan's policy to make reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities. Please contact our People Group at 972.934.0022 or peoplegroup@ryan.com if you are interested in applying and need assistance to submit your application, or if you are interested in a position and believe you may require a reasonable accommodation in order for you to perform its essential functions. Click here to view the entire EEO poster and supplement. 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