Toronto or Montreal - Business Tax Incentives - SRED Costing - Senior Tax Staff

EY’s multidisciplinary Business Tax Incentives - BTI - team, specializes in tax credits for Scientific Research and Experimental Development – SRED - and Capital Asset Reviews - CAR.  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 credits and achieve their business objectives. We’re looking for qualified accountants or tax professionals to join our team in Montreal or Toronto.

Position description:

As a Senior Tax Staff, BTI Costing Specialist you will be part a team working with clients at the forefront of technology, from entrepreneurs to public corporations, evaluating and preparing their SRED claims and finding other incentives and cash tax savings to help their business. This involves meeting with CTOs, CFOs, engineers, scientists and tax professionals to assess the client's eligibility to receive funding, establish how much they can claim, and work with EY’s technical people to identify and prepare SRED claims, capital asset reviews and incentives applications. You will be responsible for managing relationships to provide value to clients and developing skills in project management, risk assessment and business development. If you want to be exposed to exciting Research and Development initiatives in a myriad of industries, this role is for you.

Opportunity:

This is an ideal opportunity for someone with an accounting degree and a few years of relevant work experience who wants to continue their career working with new technologies, innovative companies and gain 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.

As a BTI Costing specialist, you will:

• Participate in scoping sessions to determine if there are eligible SRED projects or expenditures
• Prepare qualifying expenditure summaries
• Assist with the preparation of the tax submission
• Work with systems and tools related to SRED and tax incentives
• Review expenditures on major capital projects
• Assist and lead reviews with the Canada Revenue Agency
• Manage client expectations and meet client deliverables within strict deadlines
• Work as part of a cross-functional national team

Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Accounting or related discipline
• Strong skills in Excel, SharePoint and familiarity with tax preparation software
• Two years experience in a similar position and knowledge of the SRED program is preferred
• Previous experience in a professional services firm in a tax or audit capacity is an asset  
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills plus the ability to interview and effectively probe for information
• The ability to think quickly and creatively to determine innovative solutions for client issues
• Proven ability to work well under pressure and meet strict deadlines
• Fluency in English is required as this position services clients across Canada; fluency in French is an asset

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.

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, advocating for the 2SLGBT+ community, promoting our Neurodiversity Centre of Excellence and Accessibility initiatives, and are dedicated to amplifying the voices of Indigenous people (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.