Why Ryan
Hybrid and Remote Work Options
AwardWinning Culture
Generous Personal Time Off (PTO) Benefits
14 Weeks of Parental Leave TopUp (Adoption Included)
Monthly Gym Membership OR Gym Equipment Reimbursement
Health and Dental Benefit Eligibility Effective Day One
RRSP with Employer Match
Tuition Reimbursement After One Year of Service
The Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED) Senior Consultant (Senior Consultant) is responsible for assisting clients in identifying and claiming SR&ED tax credits and then assisting the SR&ED Director in defending those credits when necessary in the context of a review by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). The work is projectbased and sometimes requires the team to spend time onsite at client facilities working with engineers and technical personnel. This role includes performing and supervising tasks such as researching tax law documenting expense treatment and completing detailed models and calculations.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Interviews clients uncovering all SR&ED eligible projects and all information required to prepare the T661 filing.
- Prepares the technical narratives for SR&ED tax credit claims of clients. This will also include the identification of specific employees subcontractors and material expended in connection with the eligible activities identified and determining the amount of effort relating thereto.
- Ensures all claims are prepared signed off by the SR&ED Director and the clients and completed for CRA filing within 45 days of the initial technical meeting.
- Advises and supports clients before and during any CRA technical review for SR&ED tax credit claims and responds to correspondence that is initiated by CRA arguing technology aspects of the submitted SR&ED claim if any.
- Records all client interviews and saves the recordings in Ryans central file service.
- Gathers samples of client supporting documents as claim(s) are prepared.
- Participates in sales activities and attends from time to time in sales and business development meetings with the firms SR&ED practice Principal and business development professionals.
- Collaborates with the firms key technical advisors on an ongoing development of the firms tools for preparing SR&ED claims.
- Tracks time by client and activity codes.
- Assists the practice Principal in preparing client presentations for proposals planning strategies and ideas.
- Assists the SR&ED Director in developing project work plans and scheduling associated project deliverables.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Education and Experience:
Bachelors or Masters degree in IT Software Development Engineering (Chemical Mechanical Industrial Electrical or related disciplines) or Science related industry experience and a minimum two years of SR&ED tax credit experience required. Must have excellent organization and time management skills strong communication skills and willingness to learn and be a team player.
Computer Skills:
To perform this job successfully an individual must be proficient in Microsoft Excel and have a working knowledge of Microsoft Word Access PowerPoint Outlook and Internet navigation and research.
Certificates and Licenses:
Valid drivers license required.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
This position may require supervisory responsibilities including training peers and checking work for accuracy and completeness.
Required Experience:
Senior IC