Development manager Jobs in Markham, ON

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Description

Inspirational, innovative and entrepreneurial - this is how we describe our empowered teams. Combine your passion with purpose and join a culture that is thriving in the face of change.

Make an impact with our Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED) team as a Manager (or Senior Manager). This diverse team of professionals delivers customized tax strategies within a complex and dynamic regulatory framework. As a trusted advisor, you’ll ensure clients capitalize on opportunities to receive government support for innovation by identifying eligible projects and navigating the multitude of government incentive programs and funding opportunities available. This opportunity is available in the following locations across Canada: Markham, Toronto, Mississauga, Burlington or Waterloo, Ontario.

MNP is proudly Canadian. Providing business strategies and solutions, we are a leading national accounting, tax and business advisory firm in Canada. Entrepreneurial to our core, our talented team members transcend obstacles into opportunities and are successfully transforming mid-market business practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of SR&ED tax engagements for Medical Doctors and Life Science clients, in addition to other industry segments who are conducting leading-edge Scientific Research & Experimental Development (SR&ED) activities
• Review financial statements, general ledgers, trial balances, T2s, and other client source information to maximize the SR&ED tax credits
• Deliver industry and technical expertise relating to SR&ED through client interactions, reports, technical work, management presentations and high-quality deliverables
• Evaluate business processes and help clients (such as Doctors with Medical Professional Corporations (MPCs) identify and track eligible projects and costs under the SR&ED investment tax credit program
• Manage a portfolio of clients – deliver projects on time and on budget
• Gather supporting documentation and evidence of experimentation sufficient to satisfy the requirements of the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). Present arguments for eligibility in a clear and concise written format compliant with CRA criteria
• Network across MNP and as needed in the local business community for business development opportunities
• Maintain flexibility to travel, as necessary

Skills and Experience

• CPA designation with a bachelor’s or master’s degree in finance/accounting or a related field
• Completion of In-Depth Tax program or other tax specialist courses/designations are considered an asset
• 2 to 5 years of public accounting experience such as SR&ED Tax credits and other incentives, corporate income tax returns, financial accounting, financial analysis, financial reporting, preparing/reviewing SR&ED claims
• Tax software experience is an assent (TaxCycle, TaxPrep, Profile, etc.)
• Knowledge of Canada’s SR&ED program is preferred, and knowledge of SR&ED within MPCs would be an asset
• Bilingual (English and French) would be an asset