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Senior Manager, SR&ED (Software Engineer)KPMG • Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Senior Manager, SR&ED (Software Engineer)

Senior Manager, SR&ED (Software Engineer)

KPMG • Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
10 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description
Overview
At KPMG in Canada, our people bring their unique perspectives to Canada's most important challenges. Here, you can build momentum that reaches beyond our business, develop skills for the future, and take ownership of your career with support at every stage. Join a firm where your career can make a difference.

KPMG's Tax Incentives Practice (TIP) supports leading organizations in navigating Canada's SR&ED program by combining deep technical expertise with tax advisory insight. As the practice continues to expand in the software and emerging technology space, there is a need for a Senior Manager to lead complex client portfolios and contribute to the ongoing growth of the practice.

This opportunity offers the chance to advise on large-scale, multi-faceted R&D initiatives, lead high-performing teams, and play a central role in client development, delivery excellence, and market expansion within the software engineering domain.

What you will do
  • Lead complex SR&ED engagements for large and mid-market software clients, ensuring technical accuracy and strategic alignment
  • Provide trusted advisor support to senior client stakeholders on R&D positioning, claim strategy, and risk management
  • Oversee the review and approval of technical reports and supporting documentation for SR&ED submissions
  • Drive engagement quality, profitability, and delivery consistency across a portfolio of clients
  • Mentor and develop Managers and junior team members, strengthening technical and client delivery capabilities
  • Contribute to business development efforts, including proposals, client presentations, and market outreach
  • Identify emerging trends in software innovation and translate them into actionable insights for clients and the practice
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including tax specialists and other advisory groups, on multidisciplinary engagements
What you bring to the role
  • Lead complex SR&ED engagements for large and mid-market software clients, ensuring technical accuracy and strategic alignment
  • Provide trusted advisor support to senior client stakeholders on R&D positioning, claim strategy, and risk management
  • Oversee the review and approval of technical reports and supporting documentation for SR&ED submissions
  • Drive engagement quality, profitability, and delivery consistency across a portfolio of clients
  • Mentor and develop Managers and junior team members, strengthening technical and client delivery capabilities
  • Contribute to business development efforts, including proposals, client presentations, and market outreach
  • Identify emerging trends in software innovation and translate them into actionable insights for clients and the practice
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including tax specialists and other advisory groups, on multidisciplinary engagements
  • Participating in project planning, resource management, and engagement economics

KPMG BC Region Pay Range Information
The expected base salary range for this position is $102,500 to $200,000 and may be eligible for bonus awards. The determination of an applicant's base salary within this range is based on the individual's location, skills & competencies, and unique qualifications. In addition, KPMG offers a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards program.

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Integrity, we do what is right | Excellence, we never stop learning and improving | Courage, we think and act boldly | Together, we respect each other and draw strength from our differences | For Better, we do what matters

KPMG in Canada is a proud equal opportunities employer and we are committed to creating a respectful, inclusive and barrier-free workplace that allows all of our people to reach their full potential. A diverse workforce is key to our success and we believe in bringing your whole self to work. We welcome all qualified candidates to apply and hope you will choose KPMG in Canada as your employer of choice.

Adjustments and accommodations throughout the recruitment process
At KPMG, we are committed to fostering an inclusive recruitment process where all candidates can be themselves and excel. We aim to provide a positive experience and are prepared to offer adjustments or accommodations to help you perform at your best. Adjustments (informal requests), such as extra preparation time or the option for micro breaks during interviews, and accommodations (formal requests), such as accessible communication supports or technology aids, are tailored to individual needs and role requirements. You will have an opportunity to request an adjustment or accommodation at any point throughout the recruitment process. If you require support, please contact KPMG's Employee Relations Service team by calling 1-888-466-4778.

AI Usage
Weembrace the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance the candidate experience and streamline our recruitment processes. AI tools may help with organizing applications or surfacing relevant qualifications. However, no hiring decisions are made using AI. Every hiring decision is made by our hiring managers and recruitment professionals, who are equipped with training that empowers them to use these tools responsibly. AI technologies used in our recruitment process undergo detailed risk assessments, including security and privacy requirements, that align with KPMG's Trusted AI framework.

We believe technology should empower human judgment, not replace it. It's one of the many ways we're delivering on our vision of being a technology-first, people-driven firm.
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