Vancouver- Business Tax Incentives - SRED Costing - Manager

EY’s multidisciplinary Business Tax Incentives - BTI - team, is part of our Business Tax Services practice and specializes in tax credits for Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED), Capital Asset Reviews (CAR), and Clean Economy Investment Tax Credits (Clean ITCs).  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 cash/tax savings and achieve their business objectives. We’re looking for a qualified Tax Manager to join our team in Vancouver.

The opportunity

As a Tax Manager in BTI, you will have the opportunity to develop in-depth tax knowledge and a sophisticated understanding of business drivers to serve your clients to the best of your ability. With a constantly evolving suite of new incentives and tax credits being made available to companies across Canada, you will help shape how complex and innovative projects impact the Canadian economy for years to come.

As a Tax Manager in BTI, you will:

• Participate in scoping sessions to determine clients’ eligibility for various incentives
• Provide advice and support during various project planning phases
• Prepare qualifying expenditure summaries and review expenditures on major capital projects
• Assist with the preparation of incentive related forms
• Assist with and lead reviews with the Canada Revenue Agency
• Work with systems and tools related to various incentives and tax credits
• Lead and mentor junior members of the team to help them develop their skills and knowledge as well as exceed client expectations
• Build strong relationships with clients, manage their expectations and meet strict deliverable deadlines while still providing high-quality services and work products
• Manage client engagements including scheduling, resourcing and delivery
• Support our local Vancouver practice while integrating into our cross-functional national team
• Identify opportunities for providing other specialty tax services
• Demonstrate professionalism through a positive and cooperative attitude and by maintaining the confidential and proprietary nature of client relationships and related work products.

To qualify for the role, you must have

• A bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, law or another relevant discipline
• 4 or more years’ experience in Canadian Corporate tax or accounting; knowledge of the SRED program and/or the Clean Economy ITCs is an asset
• A professional accounting or legal credential, such as CPA, CPA In-depth Tax Course, Master’s in Taxation or Master of Tax Law
• Strong skills in Excel, SharePoint and familiarity with tax preparation software
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; the ability to interview and effectively probe for information
• The ability to think quickly and creatively to determine innovate solutions for client problems
• Proven ability to work well under pressure and meet strict deadlines, both on individual tasks and as part of multi-disciplinary client service team
• Previous experience in a professional services firm in a tax or audit capacity is an asset

What we look for

We’re interested in strong team players who supports 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

The salary range for this job in British Columbia is $82,000 to $125,000. Individual salaries within this range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills and work location city.

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, 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.