Manager - Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED)
What does tremendous growth mean to you?
Analysts predict that over the next decade over $250 billion is going to be invested in Alberta by business and government. We are undergoing a migration of wealth to Alberta the likes Canada has never seen before.
We are making significant investments in our people to meet the needs of our clients. Our goal is to have the most well rounded professionals in the world.
What does this tremendous growth and investment in our people mean to you? Opportunity!
PricewaterhouseCoopers' continued success and expansion in Calgary has created unprecedented new opportunities for exceptional people to join the practice at an associate level. We are looking to appoint our future leaders. people with an outstanding track record in building a business and delivering results. people who have the vision and foresight to take their career to the next level and be part of a winning team.
The Calgary PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP office is currently seeking tax, accounting or technical professionals to join their growing SR&ED team. Our firm offers a supportive team environment, access to continuous learning, competitive remuneration, and the opportunity to work with bright, talented teammates, as well as two dedicated partners within this group, serving clients in diverse industries.
Our firm's Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED) practice has a solid presence in the marketplace and an enviable top-tier client list. We require SR&ED professionals to join our Calgary team and assist clients in various sectors.
Key Responsibilities
As a Manager of SR&ED, you will gain experience by:
- Assisting our clients in identifying SR&ED activities;
- Identifying eligibility for tax credits and other federal and provincial government assistance;
- Helping clients draft technical documents;
- Settling tax credit claims;
- Scoping out major projects or engagements;
- Presenting assignment deliverables to clients; and
- Organizing, preparing and clearly presenting information to others and responding to their questions;
- Working closely with VPs, CFOs, CEOs, etc;
- Obtaining exposure and understanding of client's business operations; and
- Varied industry activities across Oil and Gas, Manufacturing, Information Technology and Mining sectors.
Competencies Required
- Three to five years in the accounting environment or tax related field;
- A Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (ie: construction, electrical/computer, environmental, etc) with industry experience;
- An accounting designation with public practice or industry experience (working towards an accounting designation would be acceptable); would be considered an asset;
- Experience with the preparation of the SR&ED claims;
- Financial and/or science experience with SR&ED tax credit programs would be an asset;
- Good interviewing and analytical skills;
- Competent in using relevant computer software applications;
- Ability to work on a number of projects simultaneously; and
- Strong communication and organizational ability.
