SR&ED Technical Advisor, Manager

At PwC, our people in tax services focus on providing advice and guidance to clients on tax planning, compliance, and strategy. These individuals help businesses navigate complex tax regulations and optimise their tax positions.In specialised tax services at PwC, you will focus on providing tax advice and solutions to clients in complex and niche areas of taxation. This includes areas such as accounting methods, fixed-assets and research and development tax credits.
A career in our SR&ED tax practice at PwC Canada offers the opportunity to help clients solve business issues related to tax credits and incentives. You will assist in identifying and maximizing federal and state tax credits and incentives, providing valuable analysis and tracking to support clients' business objectives. Our team focuses on creating proactive and value-added programs to enhance client engagement and ensure compliance with applicable tax laws and rules.

Meaningful work you'll be part of
As a SR&ED Manager, you'll work with a team of professionals to help our clients with the preparation of their tax incentive claims. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
• Participate in the completion of SR&ED claims (Canada) and R&D tax credit claims (US).
• Complete assignments on time and within budget to meet client expectations
• Provide practical solutions to optimize clients' returns from SR&ED and other government incentives
• Attend meetings and support clients during SR&ED reviews
• Assist in managing a portfolio of clients, reporting to Senior Managers and above
• Be involved in the financial management of clients
• Engage in business development activities to identify and research opportunities
• Contribute to the development of your own and the team's technical acumen
• Develop strategies to solve complex technical challenges
• Assist in managing and delivering large projects

Experiences and skills you'll use to solve
• Proven experience in computer science, IT, or technical management including competencies in Software development, hardware development and IT systems
• A degree or education in a STEM field or related discipline
• Broad knowledge of current development technologies including web development, XML, Java, JavaScript, C#, database technologies, open source, mobile apps, and other related technologies
• Prior experience with the SR&ED tax credit program including preparing and supporting IT or software based SR&ED claims
• Strong client-service orientation focused on achieving high quality, timely and profitable results
• Excellent written and oral communication skills combined with intellectual curiosity and creative problem-solving abilities
• Creative problem-solving skills to apply the SR&ED rules to client opportunities and the skill and experience needed to lead claim preparation and review engagements
• PwC Canada is committed to cultivating an inclusive, hybrid work environment. Exact expectations for your team can be discussed with your interviewer

Why you'll love PwC
We're inspiring and empowering our people to change the world. Powered by the latest technology, you'll be a part of diverse teams helping public and private clients build trust and deliver sustained outcomes. This meaningful work, and our continuous development environment, will take your career to the next level. We reward your impact, and support your wellbeing, through a competitive compensation package, inclusive benefits and flexibility programs that will help you thrive in work and life. Learn more about our Application Process and Total Rewards Package at: https://jobs-ca.pwc.com/ca/en/life-at-pwc
PwC Canada acknowledges that we work and live across Turtle Island, on the land that is now known as Canada, which are the lands of the ancestral, treaty and unceded territories of the First Nations, Métis and Inuit Peoples. We recognize the systemic racism, colonialism and oppression that Indigenous Peoples have experienced and still go through, and we commit to allyship and solidarity.
At PwC Canada, our most valuable asset is our people and we grow stronger as we learn from one another. We're committed to creating an equitable and inclusive community of solvers where everyone feels that they truly belong. We understand that experience comes in many forms and building trust in society and solving important problems is only possible if we reflect the mosaic of the society we live in.
We're committed to providing accommodations throughout the application, interview, and employment process. If you require an accommodation to be at your best, please let us know during the application process.