Specialized Tax Credits and Incentives (SR&ED), Manager

Pwc Canada•Vancouver, BC

About The Position

A career in our Tax Credits and Incentives practice at PwC Canada offers the opportunity to help clients solve business issues related to tax credits and incentives. You will assist in identifying and maximizing federal and provincial tax credits and incentives, providing valuable analysis and tracking to support clients' business objectives. Our team focuses on creating proactive and value-added programs to enhance client engagement and ensure compliance with applicable tax laws and rules. As a Tax Credits and Incentives Manager, you’ll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve business issues, deliver high quality client service and operational efficiency. You'll work with a team of professionals to help our clients with the preparation of their tax incentive claims, with a focus on Clean Economy Investment Tax Credits (ITCs) - Clean Technology ITC, Clean Technology Manufacturing ITC, Clean Hydrogen ITC, CCUS ITC, Clean Electricity ITC, EV Supply Chain ITC (proposed) - for clients undertaking energy transition, decarbonization, critical mineral and other eligible capital projects. Your responsibilities also extend beyond Clean Economy ITCs to include identifying, evaluating and accessing direct grants and incentives, Scientific Research & Experimental Development (SR&ED) tax credits and other government funding opportunities.

Requirements

Degree or education in a STEM field
Minimum of 3 years of experience in clean technology, energy, critical minerals, electric vehicles or heavy industry, preferably in chemical, electrical or mechanical engineering
Strong analytical skills to understand the business and financial aspects of capital asset projects, interpret tax legislation related to incentive programs, and communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders
Strong client-service orientation focused on achieving high quality, timely and profitable results
Excellent written and oral communication skills combined with intellectual curiosity and creative problem-solving abilities

Nice To Haves

Prior experience with the Clean Economy ITC program and capital asset classification is an asset
Experience preparing and supporting SR&ED claims is preferred but not required

Responsibilities

Collaborate with engineers and accountants, both within PwC and at client organizations, to assess eligibility, quantify potential benefits, and support claim preparation for Clean Economy ITCs
Help clients navigate the broader tax credit, incentive, and funding landscape, including SR&ED claims (Canada), R&D tax credit claims (U.S.), and other government funding opportunities
Provide practical advice to help clients maximize returns from Clean Economy ITCs, SR&ED, and other government incentives
Attend client meetings and support clients during CRA reviews
Deliver engagements on time and within budget while meeting client expectations
Support the management of a portfolio of clients, reporting to Senior Managers and above
Assist with client financial management, including budgeting, forecasting, and billing
Contribute to business development activities by identifying, researching, and pursuing new opportunities
Build and strengthen your technical knowledge, while contributing to the development of the team’s capabilities
Develop practical approaches to address complex technical and client-related challenges
Support the management and delivery of larger, more complex engagements