Manager, Finance and Tax, Scientific Research and Experimental Development

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