PWC

SR&ED Technical Advisor, Manager

PWC$84K — $134K *
Business Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in tax consulting, especially SR&ED claims
  • Background in computer science, IT, or technical management
  • Degree in STEM or related field
  • Familiarity with current development technologies (Java, XML, mobile apps)
  • Proven record in managing client portfolios and projects
  • Strong communication and problem-solving abilities
  • Experience with client service and delivering high-quality results

Responsibilities

  • Participate in the completion of SR&ED and R&D tax credit claims
  • Ensure timely and budget-compliant project completion
  • Provide solutions to optimize client returns from tax incentives
  • Support clients during SR&ED reviews
  • Manage a diverse client portfolio, reporting to senior leadership
  • Assist in financial management of client projects
  • Engage in business development and opportunity research

Benefits

  • Commitment to an inclusive, hybrid work environment
  • Opportunities for variable incentive pay based on achievements
  • Emphasis on continuous professional development
  • Focus on work-life balance through flexible working arrangements
  • Access to resources and support for personal growth and technical skills development
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 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.

Meaningful work you'll be part of

As a SR&ED Manager, you'll work with a team of professionals to help our clients with the preparation of their tax incentive claims. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Participate in 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
  • Attend meetings and support clients during SR&ED reviews
  • Managing a portfolio of clients, reporting to Senior Managers and above
  • Be involved in the financial management of clients
  • Engage in business development activities to identify and research opportunities
  • Contribute to the development of your own and the team's technical acumen
  • Develop strategies to solve complex technical challenges
  • Assist in managing and delivering larger projects


Experiences and skills you'll use to solve

  • Proven 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
  • PwC Canada is committed to cultivating an inclusive, hybrid work environment. Exact expectations for your team can be discussed with your interviewer


This position ensures continuity and upholds our standards of excellence following the departure of a valued team member.

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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Size
284,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1998

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