Manager - SR&ED (General Engineering and IT)

We are the leading provider of professional services to the middle market globally, our purpose is to instill confidence in a world of change, empowering our clients and people to realize their full potential. Our exceptional people are the key to our unrivaled, inclusive culture and talent experience and our ability to be compelling to our clients. You’ll find an environment that inspires and empowers you to thrive both personally and professionally. There’s no one like you and that’s why there’s nowhere like RSM.

Our Credits and Incentives practice (CIM) focuses on expansion and growth, with a history of nurturing the development and progression of our valued team members. We are a national team of engineers, scientists, technologists, and financial professionals who specialize in identifying and securing government funding, with teams focusing on SR&ED, Grants, Digital Media tax credits, and other incentive programs.

Step into a role where your talent and motivation are not only recognized but are also essential. We invite skilled Engineers, Technologists, Scientists, and technically adept professionals to join our exceptional Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED) team. As a SR&ED consultant, you will play an integral role towards advancing our clients’ innovative research initiatives. You will assist a variety of clients with their SR&ED claims and become a trusted advisor through providing insightful best practices and immersing yourself in the diverse industries of our client base.

At RSM, we combine the resources of a large professional services firm with the personalized, tailored approach and team centric structure of a boutique SR&ED practice to deliver premium quality work while ensuring an outstanding client experience. We have cultivated an inclusive environment of teamwork, accountability, ongoing education, and flexibility where team members can work in-office, hybrid, or fully remote. Responsibilities:

• Client Engagement: Connect with clients to uncover SR&ED opportunities, offering tailored and industry leading guidance and support throughout the claim lifecycle, ensuring optimal outcomes. Professionally manage the preparation process to impress the client with your expertise and become a key resource in supporting their overall business objectives.
• Exceptional Deliverables: Prepare SR&ED submissions with a unerring commitment to the SR&ED criteria, impressing our clients with your insight and ability to distill their complex and challenging projects into succinct and clear descriptions of technological advancements. Identify and deliver on opportunities to ensure all eligible aspects of the work is strongly captured and supported.
• Financial Collaboration: Partner with our adept financial team to identify eligible costs, formulate strategic plans, and guarantee a seamless claims process. Enhance the SR&ED claim journey for clients, implementing streamlined approaches that ensure efficiency as client satisfaction is paramount.
• Claim Defense: Be the advocate for your assigned clients in interactions with Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) and provincial bodies to work in our client’s best interest, leading them through the FTCAS or Review/Audit process, gather and submit requested information and documents, and attending CRA or provincial meetings.
• Strategic Insight: Offer specialized guidance and training to your clients on SR&ED Eligibility, opportunities to expand SR&ED, and strengthening their SR&ED programs. Stay abreast of changes to SR&ED federal and provincial programs and other relevant tax incentives. Comfortable with research as required, reviewing the Income Tax Act, CRA policies, and relevant case law.
• Business Insights: Cultivate a comprehensive understanding of clients’ operational landscapes, leading multiple engagements to success with informed strategies. Stay up to date with relevant internal and external professional and industry development and pursue ongoing education opportunities.

Required Qualifications:

• SR&ED Experience: Candidates having 2-5 years previous SR&ED experience would be at an advantage, although we also value potential and a learning mindset. Experience in Industrials, Electronics, Civil Engineering, or Mining is preferred.
• Academic Background: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Applied Science, Technology, or Diploma in related technologies from an accredited institution.
• Professional Background: Over 5 years’ experience in your field of expertise with demonstrated strengths in performance and achievements. Hands on experience in Industrials, Electronics, Civil Engineering, or Mining are preferred fields.
• Communication Skills: Exceptional verbal and written communication abilities, with the aptitude to convey complex concepts clearly and effectively.
• Client Service Excellence: Exhibit exemplary client service, marked by effective communication, empathy, and solution-oriented approaches.
• Collaborative Spirit: Ability to flourish in both autonomous and team-based environments, contributing to collective goals and milestones.
• Quality Commitment: Be self-motivated, with an unwavering commitment to delivering quality work that echoes professionalism and excellence.
• Adaptability to Dynamic Environment: Possess the capabilities to excel and adapt within a dynamic, fast-paced workplace while navigating complex tasks to deliver highest quality work to clients.
• Time Management Expertise: To effectively provide an outstanding client experience, it is essential to have the ability to juggle multiple client assignments, prioritize tasks, and work autonomously to meet deadlines.
• Interpersonal Skills: This role requires effective verbal and written communications and the ability to work professionally with other individuals and groups, ranging from RSM colleagues, to client stakeholders, to accounting partners, and to leadership.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Language: Bilingualism (English/French) would be an asset.
• Location: Role is National, although preferences will be given to candidates located near our office locations or in Northern Ontario with the ability to travel to clients once per year.

At RSM, we offer a competitive benefits and compensation package for all our people. We offer flexibility in your schedule, empowering you to balance life’s demands, while also maintaining your ability to serve clients. Learn more about our total rewards at https://rsmcanada.com/careers/life-at-rsm/rewards-and-benefits.html.

RSM does not tolerate discrimination and/or harassment based on race; colour; creed; sincerely held religious beliefs, practices or observances; sex (including pregnancy or disabilities related to nursing); gender (including gender identity and/or gender expression); sexual orientation; national origin; ancestry; familial or marital status; age; physical or mental disability; citizenship; political affiliation; medical condition (including family and medical leave); domestic violence victim status; past, current or prospective service in the Canadian uniformed service; Canadian Military/Veteran status; pre-disposing genetic characteristics or any other characteristic protected under applicable provincial employment legislation.   

Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request in connection with the recruitment process and/or employment/partnership. RSM is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, interview, or otherwise participate in the recruiting process, please call us at 800-274-3978 or send us an email at careers@rsmus.com.

At RSM, an employee’s pay at any point in their career is intended to reflect their experiences, performance, and skills for their current role. The salary range (or starting rate for interns and associates) for this role represents numerous factors considered in the hiring decisions including, but not limited to, education, skills, work experience, certifications, location, etc. As such, pay for the successful candidate(s) could fall anywhere within the stated range.

Individuals selected for this role will be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on firm and individual performance.