Calgary - Incentives and Capital Investments - Manager - Finance
EY
Calgary, AB, CanadaPosted about 2 months agoDiscoveredMatch locked
Full-time4+ years exp
About the role
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The opportunity
EY's multidisciplinary Incentives and Capital Investments team specializes in assisting our clients in maximizing opportunities related to Scientific Research and Experimental Development - SRED, Canada's clean economy tax credits, discretionary grants and broader capital investments.
As an Incentives and Capital Investments Tax Manager, you will work with many of Canada's most innovative companies and entrepreneurs as they develop breakthrough technologies that are transforming industries and shaping our country and society's future. You will build expertise in SRED, Clean Economy Investment Tax Credits, and other government incentive programs while working alongside engineers, scientists, and business leaders on projects ranging from advanced products and materials, resource recovery, novel manufacturing processes and advanced software solutions to critical minerals, carbon capture, and clean energy technologies.
In this role, you will apply your strong accounting and tax knowledge to help clients navigate and optimize their incentive strategies, assess technical and financial eligibility, and prepare robust submissions that unlock funding for innovation and investment. This is a unique opportunity to combine technical curiosity, strategic thinking, and tax expertise to drive meaningful economic and environmental impact across Canada
This job posting relates to an existing vacancy within our organization.
Your key responsibilities
- Reviewing project financial summaries provided by clients and ensuring accuracy in eligibility and classifications.
- Assessing costs for tax credit eligibility, analyzing tax legislation, and applying it to project-specific scenarios.
- Interpreting technical project details and consulting with our team of engineers to align tax classifications and eligibility criteria.
- Drafting technical analysis, legislative references, and conclusions to support client tax memos and positions.
- Providing timely and high-quality services and work products that exceed client expectations.
- Coaching and mentoring junior staff to execute assignments with accuracy and completeness.
- Enhancing technical skills by remaining up to date on trends, new legislative developments and tax authority decisions and applying them to complex situations relevant to the client.
- Identifying opportunities for providing other specialty tax services
- Contributing to thought leadership materials.
- Demonstrating professionalism through a positive and cooperative attitude and by maintaining the confidential and proprietary nature of client relationships and related work products.
Skills and attributes for success
- A high level of motivation and a commitment to learning in a tax technology environment.
- Strong project management and organizational skills with a proven ability to consistently meet tight deadlines.
- A process-oriented nature and excellent documentation skills.
- Exceptional verbal and written communication abilities.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively with high degree of professional accountability and self-motivation.
Requirements
- A bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, law or another relevant discipline.
- 4 or more years' experience in SRED or Canadian Corporate tax.
- A professional accounting or legal credential, such as CPA, CPA In-depth Tax Course, master's in taxation or master of tax law is an asset.
What we look for
We're looking for individuals who are energized by the opportunity to work in a space shaped by innovation, policy and evolving business needs. You bring a collaborative mindset, a strong sense of ownership and a desire to contribute to a team helping organizations invest in research, technology and a more sustainable future. You're curious and motivated to build expertise in areas like SRED and clean economy incentives, and you're comfortable navigating complexity to uncover value for clients. You're also confident sharing your perspective, bringing ideas forward and helping drive work to impact. If you're looking to grow in a dynamic, forward-looking environment, you'll thrive here.
What we offer you
We offer a competitive compensation package where you'll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. In addition, our Total Rewards package allows you to decide which benefits are right for you and which ones help you create a solid foundation for your future. Our Total Rewards package includes a discretionary bonus program, a comprehensive medical, prescription drug and dental coverage plan, a defined contribution pension plan, a great vacation policy plus firm paid days that allow you to enjoy longer long weekends throughout the year, statutory holidays and paid personal days (based on province of residence), and a range of exciting programs and benefits designed to support your physical, financial and social well-being. Plus, we offer:
- Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues in the industry
- Learning opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
- The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that's right for you
Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.
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