State and Local Tax Credit & Incentives Senior Manager

In our Tax Services practice, we help clients manage their tax opportunities and responsibilities. Our Canadian and global practices are linked, which means clients look to us for expert advice and guidance. We're the first choice when it comes to strategies on reducing taxes, innovative tax planning, and the effective management of reporting burdens.\n\nOur Scientific Research & Experimental Development (SR&ED) and Incentive's practice consists of a strong and dedicated team of professionals with science, technical, tax accounting, and financial backgrounds. This team works within a larger national practice which has a strong presence in the marketplace and an enviable top-tier client list.
What to consider before applying

•This role has the option of being based out of our Montreal or Quebec City offices
•This role requires the candidate to be fluent in French and English

Purpose-led work you'll be part of

As a 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:
• You are an experienced Engineer or Computer Scientist with extensive and varied hands-on experience in technology environments including software development and IT systems. You may also understand networking, mobile platforms, and hardware development
• You have experience with the SR&ED tax credit program including preparing and supporting IT or software-based SR&ED claims
• You have an intellectual curiosity and a desire for continuous learning
• You have the demonstrated ability to ask the right questions and elicit relevant information from technical people
• You are highly motivated, and will use your relationship development skills to network with and market our SR&ED services to existing and prospective clients
• You have a proven client-service orientation and a demonstrated ability to understand different technologies in your interactions with clients
• You work well both independently and as part of a collaborative team
• You will use creative problem-solving skills to apply the SR&ED rules to client opportunities and the skill and experience needed to lead claim preparation and review engagements

Experiences and skills you'll use to solve

• An interest in upskilling for a digital world and technology trends, an openness to learning new tools and adapting how you work
• Bachelors or Master of Applied Science / Engineering degree in Software Engineer, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, 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 SR&ED experience including writing and supporting SR&ED claims
• Proven success with relationship management
• 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
• Fluent in French and English
• A demonstrated commitment to valuing differences, developing, and coaching diverse teams, and ensuring diverse perspectives are heard

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 amazing teams helping public and private clients build trust and deliver sustained outcomes. This purpose-led 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 us at http://pwc.com/ca/whypwc .

Your Application to PwC

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Putting the safety of our people and clients first as we look to a hybrid future

At this time, PwC does not require, but strongly encourages, full vaccination in order to access its offices. Some of our clients may require vaccination and other restrictions to be in place to access their premises. You may, therefore, be required to be vaccinated and comply with all other restrictions where applicable. At PwC, the future ways of work will be a hybrid of in-person and virtual, allowing choice and flexibility to explore new ways of working and collaborating, based on client, team and individual needs.

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.

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Accounting