Line of Service

Tax

Industry/Sector

Engineering and Construction

Specialism

General Tax Consulting

Management Level

Senior Manager

Job Description & Summary

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 a part of 

As a SR&ED Senior Manager you’ll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:   

 

Lead the completion of SR&ED and R&D tax credit claims, ensuring timely and budget-compliant delivery 

Develop and implement practical solutions to maximize clients' returns from government incentives 

Oversee client meetings and provide support during SR&ED reviews 

Manage a diverse portfolio of clients, reporting to senior leadership 

Drive business development activities to identify and capitalize on new opportunities 

Formulate strategies to address complex technical challenges 

Mentor, coach, and supervise staff to enhance team performance 

Leverage extensive experience in technology environments to provide expert guidance 

Apply creative problem-solving skills to SR&ED rules and lead claim preparation 

Build and maintain strong client relationships, promoting SR&ED services 

Experiences and skills you’ll use to solve:  

Extensive experience in computer science, IT, or technical management, with 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 

Proven ability to apply creative problem-solving skills to SR&ED rules and lead claim preparation and review engagements 

Demonstrated ability to ask the right questions and elicit relevant information from technical people 

Highly motivated with strong relationship development skills to network with and market SR&ED services to clients 

Commitment to cultivating an inclusive, hybrid work environment, with exact expectations to be discussed with the interviewer 

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. 

Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified)

Degrees/Field of Study required:

Degrees/Field of Study preferred:

Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified)

Required Skills

Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Analytical Thinking, Coaching and Feedback, Communication, Creativity, Domestic Restructuring (Taxes), Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Inclusion, Income Tax Provisions, Influence, Intellectual Curiosity, Learning Agility, Optimism, Partnership Tax, Professional Courage, Rapid Experimentation, Relationship Building, Retail and Consumer (Taxes), Self-Awareness, Service Excellence, Storytelling {+ 12 more}

Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)

Travel Requirements

Not Specified

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

No

Government Clearance Required?

No

Job Posting End Date

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.

To learn more about inclusion and diversity at PwC Canada: https://www.pwc.com/ca/en/about-us/diversity-inclusion.html. Be a part of The New Equation.

Chez PwC Canada, notre atout le plus précieux, c’est notre personnel. Et c’est en apprenant les uns des autres que nous devenons plus forts. Nous avons à cœur de créer une communauté équitable et inclusive de professionnels de la résolution de problèmes, dans laquelle chacun se sent vraiment à sa place. Nous savons que l’expérience peut prendre diverses formes et, pour nous, donner confiance au public et résoudre des problèmes importants n’est possible que si notre milieu de travail reflète la diversité de la société dans laquelle nous vivons.

Nous tenons à répondre à vos besoins tout au long du processus de demande d’emploi, d’entrevue et d’embauche. Si vous avez besoin de mesures d’adaptation pour être parfaitement à l’aise, faites-le-nous savoir à l’étape de la demande d’emploi.

Pour en savoir plus sur l’inclusion et la diversité chez PwC Canada: https://www.pwc.com/ca/fr/about-us/diversity-inclusion.html. Faites partie de La Nouvelle équation.