PwC

Specialized Tax Credits and Incentives (SR&ED), Manager

Vancouver Full time

Line of Service

Tax

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

General Tax Consulting

Management Level

Manager

Job Description & Summary

A career in our Tax Credits and Incentives practice at PwC Canada offers the opportunity to help clients solve business issues related to tax credits and incentives. You will assist in identifying and maximizing federal and provincial tax credits and incentives, providing valuable analysis and tracking to support clients' business objectives. Our team focuses on creating proactive and value-added programs to enhance client engagement and ensure compliance with applicable tax laws and rules.

Meaningful work you’ll be part of 

As a Tax Credits and Incentives Manager, you’ll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve business issues, deliver high quality client service and operational efficiency. You'll work with a team of professionals to help our clients with the preparation of their tax incentive claims, with a focus on Clean Economy Investment Tax Credits (ITCs) - Clean Technology ITC, Clean Technology Manufacturing ITC, Clean Hydrogen ITC, CCUS ITC, Clean Electricity ITC, EV Supply Chain ITC (proposed) - for clients undertaking energy transition, decarbonization, critical mineral and other eligible capital projects. Your responsibilities also extend beyond Clean Economy ITCs to include identifying, evaluating and accessing direct grants and incentives, Scientific Research & Experimental Development (SR&ED) tax credits and other government funding opportunities.  

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:  

  • Collaborate with engineers and accountants, both within PwC and at client organizations, to assess eligibility, quantify potential benefits, and support claim preparation for Clean Economy ITCs 

  • Help clients navigate the broader tax credit, incentive, and funding landscape, including SR&ED claims (Canada), R&D tax credit claims (U.S.), and other government funding opportunities 

  • Provide practical advice to help clients maximize returns from Clean Economy ITCs, SR&ED, and other government incentives 

  • Attend client meetings and support clients during CRA reviews 

  • Deliver engagements on time and within budget while meeting client expectations 

  • Support the management of a portfolio of clients, reporting to Senior Managers and above 

  • Assist with client financial management, including budgeting, forecasting, and billing 

  • Contribute to business development activities by identifying, researching, and pursuing new opportunities 

  • Build and strengthen your technical knowledge, while contributing to the development of the team’s capabilities 

  • Develop practical approaches to address complex technical and client-related challenges 

  • Support the management and delivery of larger, more complex engagements 

Experiences and skills you’ll use to solve 

  • Degree or education in a STEM field, with a minimum of 3 years of experience in clean technology, energy, critical minerals, electric vehicles or heavy industry, preferably in chemical, electrical or mechanical engineering 

  • Prior experience with the Clean Economy ITC program and capital asset classification is an asset  

  • Experience preparing and supporting SR&ED claims is preferred but not required 

  • Strong analytical skills to understand the business and financial aspects of capital asset projects, interpret tax legislation related to incentive programs, and communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders 

  • 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 

This newly created role reflects our commitment to growth and delivering distinctive value for our clients and stakeholders.

The salary range for this position is $84,700 - $134,700. The posted salary range represents the expected hiring range for PwC locations in major city centres. Given our national recruiting approach, ranges may vary for positions in other locations. At PwC Canada, base salary is determined by your skills, experience, qualifications and work location. In addition to base salary, eligible employees may have opportunities to participate in variable incentive pay programs which are designed to reward individual and firm-wide achievements. We are committed to offering competitive compensation and adhere to all relevant pay transparency legislation. During the hiring process, our Talent Acquisition team will provide details about our comprehensive total rewards package.

  

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 diverse teams helping public and private clients build trust and deliver sustained outcomes. This meaningful 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 our Application Process and Total Rewards Package at: https://jobs-ca.pwc.com/ca/en/life-at-pwc 

PwC Canada acknowledges that we work and live across Turtle Island, on the land that is now known as Canada, which are the lands of the ancestral, treaty and unceded territories of the First Nations, Métis and Inuit Peoples. We recognize the systemic racism, colonialism and oppression that Indigenous Peoples have experienced and still go through, and we commit to allyship and solidarity. 

 

Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified)

Degrees/Field of Study required:

Degrees/Field of Study preferred:

Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified)

Required Skills

Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Analytical Thinking, Certified Payroll, Coaching and Feedback, Communication, Creativity, Domestic Restructuring (Taxes), Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Inclusion, Income Tax Provisions, Intellectual Curiosity, Learning Agility, Optimism, Partnership Tax, Professional Courage, Relationship Building, Research and Development (R&D) Tax Credits, Retail and Consumer (Taxes), Self-Awareness, Service Excellence, Strategic Questioning {+ 11 more}

Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)

Travel Requirements

Not Specified

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

No

Government Clearance Required?

No

Job Posting End Date

We’re committed to providing accommodation throughout the application, interview, and employment process. If you require accommodation to be at your best, please let us know during the application process.

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in recruiting is just getting started, so we know you have questions about how and why we use it. At certain points during our recruiting process, we rely on AI to improve your experience. This could be during resume review or curating personalized job recommendations, asking you clarifying questions via a chatbot or during our interview scheduling to improve your experience. Our use of AI helps ensure we combat bias by evaluating candidates equally and fairly, without seeing identity information, such as your name, or gender for example). AI also helps us better predict successful hires by reviewing all applicants for a role and the relationship between your skills, experience and likely success at PwC Canada. While AI supports parts of our recruitment process, final hiring decisions always involve human review. For more information about our use and protection of your data, please refer to our Privacy Policy (https://www.pwc.com/ca/en/privacy-policy.html).

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