Line of Service
Tax

Industry/Sector
Not Applicable

Specialism
General Tax Consulting

Management Level
Director

Job Description & Summary
A career in our SR&ED tax 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.

The Opportunity

As a SR&ED Director, unlock your potential and embrace the chance to drive meaningful outcomes that'll elevate your career. Your role will include, but isn't limited to:

• Lead the completion of SR&ED claims (Canada) and R&D tax credit claims (US).
• Complete assignments on time and within budget to meet client expectations
• Provide practical solutions to optimize clients' returns from SR&ED and other government incentives
• Lead meetings and support clients during SR&ED reviews
• Manage a portfolio of clients, reporting to Partners
• Lead the financial management of clients
• Lead business development activities to identify and research opportunities to grow the practice
• Contribute to the development of your own and the team's technical acumen
• Develop strategies to solve complex technical challenges
• Manage and deliver larger projects

What You'll Bring

Your skills, knowledge, and experiences are what set you apart. Here's what we look for:

• Extensive experience in computer science, IT, or technical management including competencies in Software development, hardware development and IT systems
• A degree or education in a STEM field or related discipline
• Broad knowledge of current development technologies including web development, XML, Java, JavaScript, C#, database technologies, open source, mobile apps, and other related technologies
• Prior experience with the SR&ED tax credit program including preparing and supporting IT or software based SR&ED claims
• Strong client-service orientation focused on achieving high quality, timely and profitable results
• Excellent written and oral communication skills combined with intellectual curiosity and creative problem-solving abilities
• Creative problem-solving skills to apply the SR&ED rules to client opportunities and the skill and experience needed to lead claim preparation and review engagements
• Proven track record in business development
• PwC Canada is committed to cultivating an inclusive, hybrid work environment. Exact expectations for your team can be discussed with your interviewer

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 $147,300 - $197,300. 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, Influence, Innovation, Intellectual Curiosity, Learning Agility, Optimism, Partnership Tax, Professional Courage, Rapid Experimentation, Reframing, Relationship Building, Research and Development (R&D) Tax Credits {+ 18 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
August 21, 2026