PWC

Specialized Tax Credits and Incentives (SR&ED), Manager

PWC$84K — $134K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Degree in a STEM field with minimum 3 years experience in clean technology or related industries.
  • Familiarity with Clean Economy ITC programs and capital asset classification is advantageous.
  • Experience preparing SR&ED claims is preferred but not essential.
  • Strong analytical skills for interpreting financial and business implications of tax legislation.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a focus on client engagement.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate to assess eligibility and quantify benefits for Clean Economy ITCs.
  • Guide clients through the tax credit and funding application process.
  • Provide strategic advice to maximize returns from incentives and tax credits.
  • Attend client meetings and offer support during CRA reviews.
  • Deliver projects on time and within budget, ensuring high standards are met.
  • Manage a client portfolio, reporting to Senior Managers and above.
  • Assist with financial management tasks, including budgeting and billing.

Benefits

  • Flexible working arrangements to promote work-life balance.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and continuous learning.
  • Access to diverse projects across various industries.
  • Engagements focused on environmental sustainability and innovation.
Full Job Description

Line of Service

Tax

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

General Tax Consulting

Management Level

Manager

Job Description & Summary

A career in our Tax Credits and Incentives practice at PwC Canada offers the opportunity to help clients solve business issues related to tax credits and incentives. You will assist in identifying and maximizing federal and provincial tax credits and incentives, providing valuable analysis and tracking to support clients' business objectives. Our team focuses on creating proactive and value-added programs to enhance client engagement and ensure compliance with applicable tax laws and rules.

Meaningful workyou’llbe part of

As aTax Credits and IncentivesManager,you’llwork as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve business issues, deliver high quality client service and operational efficiency. You'll work with a team of professionals to help our clients with the preparation of their tax incentive claims, with a focus onClean EconomyInvestment Tax Credits(ITCs)-Clean Technology ITC, Clean Technology ManufacturingITC, Clean Hydrogen ITC, CCUS ITC, Clean Electricity ITC,EV Supply Chain ITC(proposed) -for clients undertaking energy transition, decarbonization, critical mineraland other eligible capital projects.Your responsibilities also extend beyondClean EconomyITCs to includeidentifying,evaluatingand accessingdirect grants and incentives, Scientific Research & Experimental Development (SR&ED) tax credits and other government funding opportunities.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Collaborate with engineers and accountants, both within PwC and at client organizations, to assess eligibility, quantify potential benefits, and support claim preparation for Clean Economy ITCs

  • Help clients navigate the broader tax credit, incentive, and funding landscape, includingSR&EDclaims(Canada), R&D tax credit claims(U.S.), and other government funding opportunities

  • Providepractical advice to help clients maximize returns from Clean Economy ITCs,SR&ED, and other government incentives

  • Attend client meetings and support clients during CRA reviews

  • Deliverengagementson time and within budget while meeting client expectations

  • Support the management of a portfolio of clients, reporting to Senior Managers and above

  • Assistwith clientfinancial management, including budgeting, forecasting, and billing

  • Contribute to business development activities byidentifying, researching, and pursuing new opportunities

  • Build and strengthen your technical knowledge, while contributing to the development of the teams capabilities

  • Develop practical approaches to address complex technical and client-related challenges

  • Support the management and delivery of larger, more complex engagements

Experiences and skillsyou’lluse to solve

  • Degree or education in a STEM field, with a minimum of 3 years of experience in clean technology, energy, critical minerals, electricvehiclesor heavy industry, preferably in chemical,electricalor mechanical engineering

  • Prior experience with the Clean Economy ITC programand capital asset classificationis an asset

  • Experience preparing and supporting SR&ED claims is preferred but notrequired

  • Strong analytical skillsto understand the business and financial aspects of capital asset projects, interpret tax legislation related to incentive programs, and communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders

  • Strong client-service orientation focused on achieving high quality,timelyand profitable results

  • Excellent written and oral communication skills combined with intellectual curiosity and creative problem-solving abilities

This newly created role reflects our commitment to growth and delivering distinctive value for our clients and stakeholders.

The salary range for this position is $84,700 - $134,700. The posted salary range represents the expected hiring range for PwC locations in major city centres. Given our national recruiting approach, ranges may vary for positions in other locations. At PwC Canada, base salary is determined by your skills, experience, qualifications and work location. In addition to base salary, eligible employees may have opportunities to participate in variable incentive pay programs which are designed to reward individual and firm-wide achievements. We are committed to offering competitive compensation and adhere to all relevant pay transparency legislation. During the hiring process, our Talent Acquisition team will provide details about our comprehensive total rewards package.

Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified)

Degrees/Field of Study required:

Degrees/Field of Study preferred:

Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified)

Required Skills

Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Analytical Thinking, Certified Payroll, Coaching and Feedback, Communication, Creativity, Domestic Restructuring (Taxes), Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Inclusion, Income Tax Provisions, Intellectual Curiosity, Learning Agility, Optimism, Partnership Tax, Professional Courage, Relationship Building, Research and Development (R&D) Tax Credits, Retail and Consumer (Taxes), Self-Awareness, Service Excellence, Strategic Questioning {+ 11 more}

Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)

Travel Requirements

Not Specified

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

No

Government Clearance Required?

No

Job Posting End Date

About PWC

PwC is a multinational professional services network of firms headquartered in London, United Kingdom, operating as partnerships under the PwC brand. PwC ranks as the second-largest professional services network in the world and is considered one of the Big Four accounting firms, along with Deloitte, EY and KPMG. PwC firms operate in 157 countries, 742 locations, with 276,000 people. As of 2020, 26% of the workforce worked in the Americas, 26% in Asia, 32% in Western Europe, 5% in Middle East and Africa and 11% in Central and Eastern Europe and Central Asia.
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284,000 employees
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Founded
1998

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