Toronto - Business Tax Incentives - SRED - Senior Tax Staff - IT

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 and 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 a software development or information technology background to take on the role of Senior Tax Staff and deliver advisory services to our clients in Ontario.

Opportunity:

As a Business Tax Incentives, IT Senior Tax Staff you will work with engagement leaders and a variety of clients from entrepreneurs to public corporations, to evaluate and prepare SRED claims. Leveraging your thorough understanding of web technologies and software architectures, you will work alongside a team of engineers and data scientists to provide value to clients by assessing the client's 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. You will discuss new prototypes, innovative software architectures, improved algorithms, and new frameworks This is an ideal opportunity for someone who has a Computer Science degree and work experience in the field who wants to continue their career in technology with more exposure to the business and financial side of an organization.

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 and using your broad knowledge of current technologies to identify opportunities for claiming SRED in the fields of software development, cyber security, wireless networks, data analytics, defense, and robotics as well as AI. 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
• Working collaboratively with internal financial experts to prepare robust and defensible claims
• Coaching and mentoring tax staff to ensure accuracy and completeness of assignments
• 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 or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related discipline.
• An MBA credential is an asset.
• Advanced knowledge of web technologies, cloud computing, programming languages, and telecommunication technologies
• Previous practical experience with the SRED program is strongly preferred.
• The ability to think creatively and innovate on the spot solutions to client issues.
• Excellent interpersonal abilities and exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to work under pressure, manage multiple priorities and deliver high quality work in a deadline-oriented environment.

What we look for

We seek collaborative individuals who actively contribute to their team's success while managing their responsibilities and personal growth. We value candidates with a deep enthusiasm for Technology, IT, and taxation, as well as their future evolution.

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

Diversity and Inclusion at EY 

Diversity and inclusiveness are at the heart of who we are and how we work. We’re committed to fostering an environment where differences are valued, policies and practices are equitable, and our people feel a sense of belonging. We embrace diversity and are committed to combating systemic racism, advancing gender equity and women in leadership, advocating for the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, promoting our neuroinclusion and accessibility initiatives, and are dedicated to amplifying the voices of Indigenous peoples (First Nations, Inuit, and Métis) nationally as we strive towards reconciliation. Our diverse experiences, abilities, backgrounds, and perspectives make our people unique and help guide us. Because when people feel free to be their authentic selves at work, they bring their best and are empowered to build a better working world.