SR&ED Technical Advisor, Director

PwC•Toronto, ON

1d•CA$147,300 - CA$197,300•Hybrid

About The Position

A career in our SR&ED tax 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 SR&ED Director, unlock your potential and embrace the chance to drive meaningful outcomes that’ll elevate your career. Your role will include, but isn’t limited to: Lead the completion of SR&ED claims (Canada) and R&D tax credit claims (US). Complete assignments on time and within budget to meet client expectations Provide practical solutions to optimize clients' returns from SR&ED and other government incentives Lead meetings and support clients during SR&ED reviews Manage a portfolio of clients, reporting to Partners Lead the financial management of clients Lead business development activities to identify and research opportunities to grow the practice Contribute to the development of your own and the team’s technical acumen Develop strategies to solve complex technical challenges Manage and deliver larger projects This newly created role reflects our commitment to growth and delivering distinctive value for our clients and stakeholders.

Requirements

Extensive experience in computer science, IT, or technical management including competencies in Software development, hardware development and IT systems
A degree or education in a STEM field or related discipline
Broad knowledge of current development technologies including web development, XML, Java, JavaScript, C#, database technologies, open source, mobile apps, and other related technologies
Prior experience with the SR&ED tax credit program including preparing and supporting IT or software based SR&ED claims
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
Creative problem-solving skills to apply the SR&ED rules to client opportunities and the skill and experience needed to lead claim preparation and review engagements
Proven track record in business development

Responsibilities

Lead the completion of SR&ED claims (Canada) and R&D tax credit claims (US).
Complete assignments on time and within budget to meet client expectations
Provide practical solutions to optimize clients' returns from SR&ED and other government incentives
Lead meetings and support clients during SR&ED reviews
Manage a portfolio of clients, reporting to Partners
Lead the financial management of clients
Lead business development activities to identify and research opportunities to grow the practice
Contribute to the development of your own and the team’s technical acumen
Develop strategies to solve complex technical challenges
Manage and deliver larger projects