Toronto - Business Tax Incentives - SRED - Senior Tax Staff - Applied Sciences

EY’s multidisciplinary Business Tax Incentives - BTI - team, is part of our Business Tax Services practice and specializes in credits and grants related to discretionary incentives, sustainability, and capital investments as well as scientific research and experimental development – SRED.  We are a dynamic, multidisciplinary group of tax, audit, science and technology professionals who work with companies of all sizes in a variety of industries to help them maximize their tax benefits and achieve their business objectives. We’re looking for a professional with an applied sciences background to take on the role of Senior Tax Staff and deliver advisory services to our clients in Ontario.

Opportunity:

This is an ideal opportunity for someone who has a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering, mechanical engineering or technology and wants to continue their career in that space but with more exposure to the business and financial side of an organization. If you are inquisitive and expressive, you will find this position both stimulating and rewarding, with great growth and learning opportunities.

Position description:

In conjunction with engagement leaders a Senior Tax Staff in EY’s BTI SRED practice may meet with CEOs, CTOs and Technical Engineers to assess their project's eligibility to receive funding, establish claim size, and write technical project descriptions detailing the innovation and development activities. You will discuss new prototypes, experimental trials, process improvements, and new product development for some of the leading companies in Canada. If you want to be exposed to exciting research and development initiatives and learn from leaders in the field, this role is for you.

Core elements of the role include

• Working with engagement Managers and clients to ensure clients are provided with the most up to date legislative developments and direct funding programs
• Meeting with clients to leverage your broad knowledge of scientific and engineering principles to identify opportunities for claiming SRED. This includes assessing their eligibility to receive funding, establishing how much they can claim, and writing technical project descriptions that detail the innovation and development activities for each project
• Executing on a variety of corporate tax credit and incentive assignments including planning, compliance, and review with government authorities
• Coaching and mentoring tax staff to ensure accuracy and completeness of assignments
• Working collaboratively with internal financial experts to prepare robust and defensible claims
• Communicating with internal colleagues and external stakeholders to balance a portfolio of clients and prioritize deadlines while maintaining exceptional client service
• Demonstrating professionalism through a positive and cooperative approach and by maintaining the confidential and proprietary nature of client relationships and related work products
   

Qualifications: 

• A Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Engineering, Science, Technology or related discipline. A Graduate’s Degree is an asset.
• Knowledge of manufacturing or other sectors with burgeoning technological advancement.
• The ability to think creatively and deliver on the spot solutions for client problems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong interpersonal abilities and an unwavering focus on client-centricity.
• The drive needed to be a self-starter as well as the ability to understand stakeholder needs and work proactively to build strong, enduring relationships.
• The ability to work effectively within a dynamic, team environment while managing pressure and adhering to strict deadlines.
   

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Prior work experience in Tax or Business Incentives and a strong interest in learning more about innovative research and development
• 2 or more years of technical writing experience for SRED claims, grant funding or similar applications
• A broad interest in emerging science and technology along with a passion for helping Canadian innovators grow their businesses

What we look for

We’re interested in strong team players who support their colleagues in reaching their goals while also considering their own workload and development. We’re looking for people with a genuine passion for tax, and the future of tax, and are inspired to help the world’s leading multinational organizations meet complex tax obligations around the world. If you have the confidence to speak up and influence a team that affects big businesses worldwide, this role is for you.

What we offer

At EY, our Total Rewards package supports our commitment to creating a leading people culture - built on high-performance teaming - where everyone can achieve their potential and contribute to building a better working world for our people, our clients and our communities. It's one of the many reasons we repeatedly win awards for being a great place to work.

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 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 comprehensive medical, prescription drug and dental coverage, 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

About EY

As a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services, we’re using the finance products, expertise and systems we’ve developed to build a better working world. That starts with a culture that believes in giving you the training, opportunities and creative freedom to make things better. Whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime.

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