Senior Associate, Scientific Research & Experimental Development (SR&ED), Ottawa
PwC's Scientific Research & Experimental Development (SR&ED) Tax Practice in Ottawa consists of a dedicated group of professionals with backgrounds in the fields of science, technology, engineering, tax and finance. As a team, our highly skilled professionals offer their expertise to our clients in maximizing the tax benefit entitlement from their R&D projects under the SR&ED Tax Program. Rapid growth of our business in this sector requires a talented tax and financial SR&ED associate specialist to become a part of our Ottawa practice.
SR&ED Senior Associate (Tax & Financial) Profile
Specialist Knowledge
- Prepare / review corporate SR&ED claims and corporate tax returns;
- Research tax issues and support managers and partners in providing advice to clients on the tax implications of their Canadian and/or foreign operations and recommending strategies;
- You will use your tax and financial skills and experience to work in collaboration with our technical SR&ED specialists to identify and contribute to the preparation of SR&ED claims
- You will develop and use your tax expertise in SR&ED to assist clients with complex SR&ED tax legislation and interpretation, including assisting our clients with understanding SR&ED tax impacts.
- Participate in proposals for prospective clients and other business development initiatives; and
- You will be involved in supporting SR&ED claims through CRA audits.
Business & Project Management
- You will be required to effectively prioritize and manage multiple assignments and you have a positive attitude and the ability to work effectively under pressure
- You will proactively communicate progress on assignment to clients, partners and staff, identifying solutions to potential obstacles and managing client expectations.
- At PwC, SR&ED is a National practice; accordingly, occasional travel to other Canadian cities may be required.
Personal Development
- You will liaise with senior finance and technical staff and their teams to manage tax and financial aspects of SR&ED claims.
- You have an intellectual curiosity and a desire for continuous learning.
- You work well both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
Business Development
- You will have an opportunity to network with existing and prospective clients, to gain broad exposure within the firm locally, and across Canada.
- You will participate in presentations and business development opportunities and contribute learnings to other team colleagues.
Education/Experience Requirement:
- Bachelors or Masters degree in Accounting or Business with a Chartered Accountancy (CA) or other accounting/professional designation.
- Completion of or enrolment in the CICA In-Depth Tax course (Part I and II) is an asset.
- Minimum of 3 - 5 years experience in industry or professional services environment and a strong technical tax background with 1 - 2 years of SR&ED experience.
- Strong client-service orientation with a focus on achieving high quality, timely and profitable results.
- You contribute positively to a team environment and have good communications skills;
- You are an individual who will ultimately have the ability to use his/her tax experience to provide pro-active advice and to become an essential advisor to our client's business operations; and
- Excellent written and oral communication skills combined with intellectual curiosity and creative problem-solving abilities.
What can YOU expect from a career in tax?
- On-going career development opportunities;
- Exposure to different industry groups;
- The opportunity to develop superior problem solving skills, excellent verbal, written and presentation skills;
- Teamwork and knowledge sharing;
- The opportunity to work in a fast paced and dynamic environment;
- Regular coaching and performance feedback; and
- Interaction with client and tax staff.
A supportive team environment, access to continuous learning, a competitive base salary and benefits package and the ability to participate in our bonus program for tax staff all await the successful candidate. PwC offers you the opportunity to make your mark, working with top clients in diverse, leading-edge industries, and with bright, energetic team-mates.
We thank all applicants in advance for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
For more information, please visit the PwC website at http://www.pwc.com/ca/en/index.jhtml.
PricewaterhouseCoopers is committed to building a diverse workforce representative of the communities we serve. We encourage qualified candidates, including Aboriginals and Persons with Disabilities, to apply.
