The opportunityEY's Incentives and Capital Investments team helps organizations access tax incentives and funding programs that support innovation, technology, sustainability and capital investment, including SRED, clean economy incentives, tax credits and discretionary grants.
As a Manager, you'll lead client engagements, identify incentive opportunities and help clients navigate the financial and tax considerations behind their investments. You'll work with finance, tax and operational leaders, guide multidisciplinary teams and build relationships across a varied client portfolio.
This is an opportunity to broaden your incentives experience while taking on greater responsibility for client delivery, team development and market growth.
This job posting relates to an existing vacancy within our organization.
Your key responsibilities- Lead SRED, tax credit and business incentive engagements from assessment through claim preparation and review.
- Identify incentive opportunities related to innovation, technology, sustainability and capital investment.
- Work with client finance, tax and operational teams to understand activities, expenditures and supporting documentation.
- Review expenditure analyses, tax schedules, costing methodologies and supporting positions.
Interpret legislation and program requirements and translate them into practical client recommendations. - Support clients through CRA reviews, audits and other government enquiries.
- Manage engagement scope, budgets, timelines and client expectations.
- Coach and review the work of team members.
- Build client relationships and contribute to proposals and business development.
- Stay current on legislative and program developments.
Skills and attributes for success- Strong knowledge of SRED, tax credits, government incentives or related funding programs.
- A solid understanding of financial statements, corporate tax principles, project costing and supporting financial documentation.
- Sound judgment and the ability to turn complex information into clear, practical recommendations.
- Experience managing multiple engagements, budgets and deadlines.
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills with both financial and non-financial stakeholders.
- Confidence leading teams and developing junior professionals.
- Curiosity about emerging incentive programs and the investments they support.
Qualifications- A bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business or a related discipline.
- A Canadian CPA designation or another relevant professional qualification.
- Typically, five or more years of relevant experience in SRED, Canadian corporate tax, tax credits, incentives, government funding or a related area.
- Experience managing and developing junior professionals.
Ideally, you'll also have- Experience in professional services, accounting, tax advisory or incentives consulting.
- Knowledge of clean economy tax credits, capital investment incentives or discretionary grants.
- Experience supporting CRA reviews, audits or other government examinations.
- Experience contributing to proposals and building client relationships.
What we look forWe're looking for an experienced incentives professional who can connect the technical requirements of a claim with the financial realities behind a client's investments. You bring strong judgment, commercial awareness and the confidence to lead engagements, develop people and build strong client relationships.
You're also interested in looking beyond a single incentive program and helping clients understand the broader tax and funding opportunities available as they innovate, invest and grow.
What we offerWe offer a competitive compensation package where you'll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. In addition, our Total Rewards package allows you to decide which benefits are right for you and which ones help you create a solid foundation for your future. Our Total Rewards package includes a discretionary bonus program, a comprehensive medical, prescription drug and dental coverage plan, a defined contribution pension plan, a great vacation policy plus firm paid days that allow you to enjoy longer long weekends throughout the year, statutory holidays and paid personal days (based on province of residence), and a range of exciting programs and benefits designed to support your physical, financial and social well-being. Plus, we offer:
- Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues in the industry
- Learning opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
- The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that's right for you
EY reports salary ranges in accordance with applicable provincial pay transparency legislation. Individual salaries within the anticipated salary ranges noted below are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to internal equity, education, relevant experience, knowledge, and applicable skill sets.
- Toronto: $92,000 - $138,000
Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.
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