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Manager – SR&ED/Finance & Tax Jobs in Kitchener – Ontario at RSM
Title: Manager – SR&ED/Finance & Tax
Company: RSM
Location: Kitchener – Ontario
Category: Finance & Banking, Accounting
Position: Manager – SR&ED (Finance & Tax)
We are the leading provider of professional services to the middle market globally, our
purpose
is to instill confidence in a world of change, empowering our clients and people to realize their full potential. Our exceptional people are the key to our unrivaled,
inclusive culture
and talent experience and our ability to be compelling to our clients. You’ll find an environment that inspires and empowers you to thrive both personally and professionally.
There’s no one like you and that’s why there’s nowhere like RSM.As a member of our Credits, Incentives and Methods (CIM) group, you will be performing tax consulting and advisory services related to Research and Development (R&D) tax credits. These services involve performing R&D tax credit studies, quantifying R&D activities and costs, compiling proper documentation and support and developing an overall methodology to assist the company in quantifying and supporting past, current and future credits.
In addition, you will be responsible for assisting with IRS and federal and state controversy and appeals related to the R&D credit. As a member of the FCI team, you will be interacting with both internal tax professionals and external client stakeholders. Step into a role where your talent and motivation are not only recognized but are also essential. We invite skilled Accounting and Tax 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.
Responsibilities:
We are looking for a Manager with expertise in accounting and tax to join our SR&ED team:
Expert Consultation:
Preparation of higher complexity SR&ED tax incentive claims and assist with review of claims as required. Maintaining regular contact with assigned clients – communicating directly with client personnel in operations, finance, accounting, payroll, and engineering – and their accountants to gather relevant information to prepare project costing and complete tax return input.
Client Partnership:
Cultivate strong relationships with clients to uncover SR&ED opportunities, offering bespoke consultation and support throughout the SR&ED claim lifecycle. Meet with clients in-person and virtually to establish engagement plans, assist with evaluation of eligible activities, and gather supporting documentation. Provide timely, high quality client service that meets or exceeds their expectations.
Technical
Collaboration:
Partner with our adept technical 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 client’s best interest, leading them through the FTCAS or Review/Audit process, gather and submit …
