Financial Manager/Senior Manager, Scientific Research & Experimental Development (SR&ED) (Remote, Hybrid or In office) (Bilingual)

DIFFERENT BY DESIGN At MNP we pride ourselves on being different - it's our entrepreneurial drive that sets us apart. It's the same drive that's helped us become Canada's fastest growing national firm.

We foster collaboration, value your ideas, promote based on talent, live balanced lifestyles and make time for FUN. We are one firm, one team, collaborating to support you wherever you want to take your career.

Make an impact with our Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED) team as a Senior Manager. Providing the highest level of excellence, MNP is a leading national accounting, tax and business consulting firm in Canada.

Specifically, our SR&ED team consists of industry-leading professionals who have the knowledge and experience to help businesses take full advantage of funding opportunities and the multitude of available provincial incentives.

This opportunity is available in the following locations across Canada : Montreal, Quebec, and Drummondville. This bilingual opportunity is also available on MNP's Postes avec expérience job board in French.

Please submit one application only to be considered for this opportunity. Thank you.

YOUR ROLE @ MNP

Performance Expectations

• Interface with client finance departments / CFO's / controllers at technology and manufacturing companies related to government incentives such as : Scientific Research & Experimental Development (SR&ED), E-Business, Digital Media, C3I programs, and others
• Interface and work together with MNP's SR&ED team members to prepare SR&ED and E-Business claims, and others
• Assist clients in identifying, determining eligibility and claiming activities and eligible expenditures
• Gather supporting documentation and evidence of experimentation sufficient to satisfy the requirements of the tax authorities Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), and Revenue Quebec
• Manage multiple clients; deliver projects on time and on budget
• Interact with peers, clients, Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) and Revenue Quebec representatives as needed
• Network and market MNP SR&ED services to existing and prospective clients

Credentials

• Possess a Bachelor's Degree in accounting,; a Master's Degree in a related field would be considered an asset
• CPA designation is preferred
• Bilingual (French / English)
• Minimum of 3 years of accounting experience working with SR&ED and E-Business claims, corporate income tax
• Focus on achieving high quality, timely and profitable results
• Knowledge of how financial service organizations like MNP operate
• Additional CPA courses such as the "In-Depth Tax Program" are considered an asset
• Flexibility and willingness to work on mandates across Canada
• Strong computer literacy including effective working skills of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Some travel may be required

Core Competencies and Personal Characteristics

• Integrity - professional whose honesty, integrity, confidentiality and high ethical standards contributes to effective leadership and optimal business relationships
• Energy - displays enthusiasm, optimism and passion while maintaining a high level of productivity and a balanced lifestyle
• Diversity - understands the importance of different backgrounds, perspectives and experiences and is respectful of individual differences
• Communication - effectively expresses ideas and conveys information in business writing, conversations and interactions with others that make an impact and persuade their intended audience(s)
• Problem Solving - innovative and able to generate workable solutions by analyzing, gathering and organizing all relevant information
• Client Service Excellence - understands the importance of quality client service, proactively identifies client needs and creates strategies to proficiently serve clients
• Business Development - looks for and seizes profitable business opportunities while focusing on the ability to gain increased presence in the community
• Forward Thinking - anticipates the implications of situations, takes appropriate action as needed and prepares for possible contingencies
• Agility with Change - initiates, sponsors and implements change by taking a facilitative catalyst role
• People Management & Leadership - goal-driven leader who effectively manages self, others and teams to achieve goals
• Coaching - takes responsibility for one's own and team members' performance by setting clear goals and tracking progress against those goals, promptly addresses performance issues, is highly organized and uses personal judgement and decision making

With a focus on high-potential earnings, MNP is proud to offer customized rewards that support our unique culture and a balanced lifestyle to thrive at work and outside of the office.

You will be rewarded with generous base pay, vacation time, 4 paid personal days, a group pension plan with 4% matching, voluntary savings products, bonus programs, flexible benefits, mental health resources, exclusive access to perks and discounts, professional development assistance, MNP University, a flexible 'Dress For Your Day' environment, firm sponsored social events and more!

We embrace diversity as a core value and celebrate our differences. We believe each team member contributes unique gifts and amplifying their potential makes our business stronger.

We encourage people with disabilities to apply!