Incentives and Capital Investments - SRED - Finance - Senior Tax Staff - Toronto

The opportunity

EY’s Incentives and Capital investments team helps organizations make the most of tax incentives and funding programs that support innovation, technology advancement, sustainability and capital investment. Our work spans SRED, clean economy and capital investment incentives, discretionary grants and other programs designed to support business growth.

As a Senior Tax Staff, you’ll build on your accounting experience while developing specialized expertise in business incentives. You’ll work directly with clients to understand their operations, identify eligible activities and expenditures, and translate complex financial and technical information into well-supported tax positions.

It’s an exciting opportunity for an accounting professional looking to broaden their experience beyond traditional tax compliance and build expertise in an evolving area of the tax landscape.

This job posting relates to an existing vacancy within our organization.

Your key responsibilities

• Participate in client discussions to identify eligible SRED projects, expenditures and other incentive opportunities.
• Prepare qualifying expenditure analyses, tax schedules and supporting documentation.
• Review project costs for accuracy and determine appropriate Capital Cost Allowance - CCA -classifications.
• Work with engineers and other specialists to connect technical project information with tax requirements.
• Research legislation and prepare analyses supporting client tax positions.
• Support client engagements, CRA reviews and other deliverables while managing timelines and expectations.
• Stay current on legislative and program developments and contribute to team knowledge and thought leadership.

Skills and attributes for success

• Curiosity and an interest in building expertise in tax, business incentives and emerging investment programs.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail, particularly when working with financial data and documentation.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality work in a deadline-driven environment.
• Clear, confident communication skills and the ability to make complex information understandable and practical.
• A collaborative approach and desire to work with professionals across accounting, tax, science, engineering and technology.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related discipline.
• 2 or more years of relevant experience in one of accounting, Canadian corporate tax, SRED or business incentives.

Ideally, you’ll also have

A CPA designation or progress toward another relevant professional or advanced tax qualification.
Experience with SRED, tax incentives or investment-related tax programs.

What we look for

We’re looking for someone who wants to use their accounting and tax foundation in a broader way. You’re curious about how businesses innovate, invest and grow, and interested in developing specialized knowledge in areas such as SRED, clean economy incentives and capital investment programs. You bring strong analytical skills, sound judgment and a collaborative approach, along with the confidence to ask good questions and turn complex information into practical, well-supported solutions.

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 skills.

• Toronto: $72,000 - $108,000

What we offer

We 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

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.

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