Manager - SRED General Engineering and IT - Remote Eligible

Our Credits and Incentives practice (CIM) focuses on expansion and growth with a history of nurturing the development and progression of our valued team members. We are a national team of engineers scientists technologists and financial professionals who specialize in identifying and securing government funding with teams focusing on SR&ED Grants Digital Media tax credits and other incentive programs.

Step into a role where your talent and motivation are not only recognized but are also essential. We invite skilled Engineers Technologists Scientists and technically adept professionals to join our exceptional Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED) team. As a SR&ED consultant you will play an integral role towards advancing our clients innovative research initiatives. You will assist a variety of clients with their SR&ED claims and become a trusted advisor through providing insightful best practices and immersing yourself in the diverse industries of our client base.

At RSM we combine the resources of a large professional services firm with the personalized tailored approach and team centric structure of a boutique SR&ED practice to deliver premium quality work while ensuring an outstanding client experience. We have cultivated an inclusive environment of teamwork accountability ongoing education and flexibility where team members can work inoffice hybrid or fully remote. Responsibilities:

• Client Engagement: Connect with clients to uncover SR&ED opportunities offering tailored and industry leading guidance and support throughout the claim lifecycle ensuring optimal outcomes. Professionally manage the preparation process to impress the client with your expertise and become a key resource in supporting their overall business objectives.
• Exceptional Deliverables: Prepare SR&ED submissions with a unerring commitment to the SR&ED criteria impressing our clients with your insight and ability to distill their complex and challenging projects into succinct and clear descriptions of technological advancements. Identify and deliver on opportunities to ensure all eligible aspects of the work is strongly captured and supported.
• Financial Collaboration: Partner with our adept financial team to identify eligible costs formulate strategic plans and guarantee a seamless claims process. Enhance the SR&ED claim journey for clients implementing streamlined approaches that ensure efficiency as client satisfaction is paramount.
• Claim Defense: Be the advocate for your assigned clients in interactions with Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) and provincial bodies to work in our clients best interest leading them through the FTCAS or Review/Audit process gather and submit requested information and documents and attending CRA or provincial meetings.
• Strategic Insight: Offer specialized guidance and training to your clients on SR&ED Eligibility opportunities to expand SR&ED and strengthening their SR&ED programs. Stay abreast of changes to SR&ED federal and provincial programs and other relevant tax incentives. Comfortable with research as required reviewing the Income Tax Act CRA policies and relevant case law.
• Business Insights: Cultivate a comprehensive understanding of clients operational landscapes leading multiple engagements to success with informed strategies. Stay up to date with relevant internal and external professional and industry development and pursue ongoing education opportunities.

Required Qualifications:

• SR&ED Experience: Candidates having 25 years previous SR&ED experience would be at an advantage although we also value potential and a learning mindset. Experience in Industrials Electronics Civil Engineering or Mining is preferred.
• Academic Background: Bachelors degree in Engineering Applied Science Technology or Diploma in related technologies from an accredited institution.
• Professional Background: Over 5 years experience in your field of expertise with demonstrated strengths in performance and achievements. Hands on experience in Industrials Electronics Civil Engineering or Mining are preferred fields.
• Communication Skills: Exceptional verbal and written communication abilities with the aptitude to convey complex concepts clearly and effectively.
• Client Service Excellence: Exhibit exemplary client service marked by effective communication empathy and solutionoriented approaches.
• Collaborative Spirit: Ability to flourish in both autonomous and teambased environments contributing to collective goals and milestones.
• Quality Commitment: Be selfmotivated with an unwavering commitment to delivering quality work that echoes professionalism and excellence.
• Adaptability to Dynamic Environment: Possess the capabilities to excel and adapt within a dynamic fastpaced workplace while navigating complex tasks to deliver highest quality work to clients.
• Time Management Expertise: To effectively provide an outstanding client experience it is essential to have the ability to juggle multiple client assignments prioritize tasks and work autonomously to meet deadlines.
• Interpersonal Skills: This role requires effective verbal and written communications and the ability to work professionally with other individuals and groups ranging from RSM colleagues to client stakeholders to accounting partners and to leadership.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Language: Bilingualism (English/French) would be an asset.
• Location: Role is National although preferences will be given to candidates located near our office locations or in Northern Ontario with the ability to travel to clients once per year.