Overview
Manager – Innovation Funding/SR&ED Jobs in Vancouver – British Columbia at Leyton
Title: Manager – Innovation Funding/SR&ED
Company: Leyton
Location: Vancouver – British Columbia
Category: Management, Finance & Banking
Position: Manager – Innovation Funding (SR&ED)
THE COMPANY:
As a Manager
Innovation
Funding for Leyton, your primary mission is to help clients navigate the complex SR&ED program, maximize their eligible claims, and ensure compliance with the program’s guidelines. SR&ED stands for “Scientific Research and Experimental Development.” It is a tax
incentive program
in Canada that encourages businesses, both large and small, to conduct research and development (R&D) activities within the country.
Join our
dynamic
teams at Leyton, and leverage your expertise to help our clients. As a a Manager
Innovation
Funding, you will play a crucial role in providing valuable insights and practical solutions that drive financial success for our clients.
MISSIONS:
SR&ED Application:
Provide technical and financial expertise to companies throughout Canada in a wide range of industries to successfully secure non-dilutive funding as part of their growth and expansion. The senior consultant has a portfolio of large and complex clients.
Participate in the growth strategy of our current Government Incentives practice.
Draft government funding applications.
Identify funding opportunities for new and existing clients by staying up to date with government budgets and initiatives. Client Management:
Maintain perfect
communication
with our current clients to support them throughout the non-dilutive application process.
Offer clients
cross-selling
opportunities to enhance
customer satisfaction
. Staying Updated: SR&ED consultants stay
up-to-date
with any changes to the SR&ED program, tax laws, and regulations.
Communication
with Stakeholders:
Interact with the tax authority, to defend the claim if necessary.
Run workshops, address seminars, conferences, etc., to express professional views regarding new government funding initiatives. Invoicing:
Keeping track of the generated and collected invoices.
Chasing clients for invoice payment. Management:
Lead and guide SR&ED team to foster a
collaborative
and productive
work environment
.
Participate in the recruitment of
Innovation
Funding Consultants and other profiles.
Conduct regular team meetings and performance reviews to discuss progress, challenges, and strategies for improvement.
Prepare weekly reports on team performance, key achievements, and areas of focus.
Identify
cross-selling
opportunities within the existing client base to maximize revenue.
Ensure team adherence to internal tools processes and guidelines to minimize errors and exceptions.
REQUIREMENTS:
Minimum 5 years of experience in a consulting firm or prior experience in SRED services.
Degree in Science, Engineering, Software or related disciplines:
Software:
Backend stacks, Cloud, Machine Learning, and overall understanding of programming concepts.
Engineering:
Mechanical, Industrial, Electronic, Energy….Good knowledge of Word and Excel.
Excellent oral and written
communication skills
in English and French (for Montreal positions) and ability to convey complex ideas as simple concepts.
Curiosity, awareness and an interest in science, technology and
innovation
.
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