Vancouver - Business Tax Incentives - SRED - Manager

EY’s multidisciplinary Business Tax Incentives team, specializing in tax credits for Scientific Research and Experimental Development, SRED, is seeking an experienced candidate with a software development or information technology background to deliver advisory services to our clients in Vancouver and Western Canada. We offer an excellent opportunity for talented people to play a key role in EY’s rapidly growing and dynamic incentives practice. You will interact with clients at the forefront of technology and be exposed to exciting research and development initiatives in IT, software, and telecommunications.

Opportunity:

As a Business Tax Incentives, IT Manager you will lead a team while working with a variety of clients from entrepreneurs to public corporations, to evaluate and prepare their SRED claims. Leveraging your thorough understanding of web technologies and software architectures, you will be responsible for leading and developing a team of engineers and data scientists to provide value to clients. This involves meeting with CTOs, Chief Architects, and Software Developers to assess 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:

• 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.
• Mentoring and managing Tax Staff and Senior Tax Staff.
• Preparing and reviewing detailed project descriptions for clients’ research and development activities.
• Leading and assisting reviews with the Canada Revenue Agency.
• Managing client expectations, workflow and ensuring strict deadlines are met.

Qualifications:

• A Bachelor 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
• 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.

Preference will be given to those with previous practical SRED program experience.

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. If you possess the confidence to voice your ideas and impact a team that shapes major global enterprises, 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 $92,000 to $144,000. Individual salaries within this range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills and work city location.

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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.