Manager, Scientific Research & Experimental Development

MNP • Burlington, ON

13d • $85,000 - $135,000

About The Position

Make an impact with our Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED)
team as a Manager (or Senior Manager). This diverse team of professionals
delivers customized tax strategies within a complex and dynamic regulatory
framework. As a trusted advisor, you’ll ensure clients capitalize on
opportunities to receive government support for innovation by identifying
eligible projects and navigating the multitude of government incentive programs
and funding opportunities available. This opportunity is available in the
following locations across Canada: Markham, Toronto, Mississauga, Burlington or
Waterloo, Ontario.

MNP is proudly Canadian. Providing business strategies and solutions, we are a
leading national accounting, tax and business advisory firm in Canada.
Entrepreneurial to our core, our talented team members transcend obstacles into
opportunities and are successfully transforming mid-market business practices.

Requirements

• CPA designation with a bachelor’s or master’s degree in finance/accounting or a related field
• 2 to 5 years of public accounting experience such as SR&ED Tax credits and other incentives, corporate income tax returns, financial accounting, financial analysis, financial reporting, preparing/reviewing SR&ED claims
• Tax software experience is an assent (TaxCycle, TaxPrep, Profile, etc.)

Nice To Haves

• Completion of In-Depth Tax program or other tax specialist courses/designations are considered an asset
• Knowledge of Canada’s SR&ED program is preferred, and knowledge of SR&ED within MPCs would be an asset
• Bilingual (English and French) would be an asset

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of SR&ED tax engagements for Medical Doctors and Life Science clients, in addition to other industry segments who are conducting leading-edge Scientific Research & Experimental Development (SR&ED) activities
• Review financial statements, general ledgers, trial balances, T2s, and other client source information to maximize the SR&ED tax credits
• Deliver industry and technical expertise relating to SR&ED through client interactions, reports, technical work, management presentations and high-quality deliverables
• Evaluate business processes and help clients (such as Doctors with Medical Professional Corporations (MPCs) identify and track eligible projects and costs under the SR&ED investment tax credit program
• Manage a portfolio of clients – deliver projects on time and on budget
• Gather supporting documentation and evidence of experimentation sufficient to satisfy the requirements of the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). Present arguments for eligibility in a clear and concise written format compliant with CRA criteria
• Network across MNP and as needed in the local business community for business development opportunities
• Maintain flexibility to travel, as necessary

Benefits

• With a focus on high-potential earnings, MNP is proud to offer customized rewards that support our unique culture and a balanced lifestyle to thrive at work and outside of the office.
• You will be rewarded with generous base pay, vacation time, 4 paid personal days, a group pension plan with 4% matching, voluntary savings products, bonus programs, flexible benefits, mental health resources, exclusive access to perks and discounts, professional development assistance, MNP University, a flexible ‘Dress For Your Day’ environment, firm sponsored social events and more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager