Manager – Scientific Research and Experimental Development

Why Ryan?

• Flexibility Built for Life: Hybrid and remote work options, depending on the role
• Benefits Starting Day One: Health and dental coverage effective on your first day for you and your eligible dependents
• Support for Growing Families: 20 weeks parental leave top-up, including adoption, plus access to a fertility assistance program
• Generous Paid Time Off: Time away to rest, recharge, and manage life outside of work
• Investing in Your Future: RRSP employer match and tuition reimbursement after one year of service
• Fitness Reimbursement: Choose a monthly gym membership or eligible home fitness equipment reimbursement
• An Award-Winning Workplace: Join a culture recognized for its team member experience

The Scientific Research and Experimental Development (“SR&ED”) Manager (“Manager”) is responsible for assisting clients in identifying and claiming SR&ED tax credits and then assisting the SR&ED Director in defending those credits when necessary in the context of a review by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). The work is project-based and sometimes requires the team to spend time onsite at client facilities, working with engineers and technical personnel. This role includes performing and supervising tasks such as researching tax law, documenting expense treatment, and completing detailed models and calculations.

Duties and responsibilities, as they align to Ryan’s Key Results

People:

• Create a positive team member experience.
• Collaborates with the firm’s key technical advisors on an ongoing development of the firm’s tools for preparing SR&ED claims.
• Assists the practice Principal in preparing client presentations for proposals, planning strategies, and ideas.
• Assists the SR&ED Director in developing project work plans and scheduling associated project deliverables.

Client:

• Interviews clients, uncovering all SR&ED eligible projects and all information required to prepare the T661 filing.
• Advises and supports clients before and during any CRA technical review for SR&ED tax credit claims, and responds to correspondence that is initiated by CRA arguing technology aspects of the submitted SR&ED claim, if any.

Value:

• Prepares the technical narratives for SR&ED tax credit claims of clients. This will also include the identification of specific employees, subcontractors and material expended in connection with the eligible activities identified, and determining the amount of effort relating thereto.
• Ensures all claims are prepared, signed off by the SR&ED Director and the clients, and completed for CRA filing within 45 days of the initial technical meeting.
• Records all client interviews and saves the recordings in Ryan’s central file service.
• Gathers samples of client supporting documents as claim(s) are prepared.
• Participates in sales activities and attends, from time to time, in sales and business development meetings with the firm’s SR&ED practice Principal and business development professionals.
• Tracks time by client and activity codes.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering (Chemical, Civil, Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical, Petroleum-Oil & Gas, or related disciplines) or Science (Chemistry, Physics, Biology, or related discipline), related industry experience, and a minimum four years of SR&ED tax credit experience required. Must have excellent organization and time management skills, strong communication skills, and willingness to learn and be a team player.

Computer Skills:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be proficient in Microsoft® Excel and have a working knowledge of Microsoft® Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Internet navigation and research.

Certificates and Licenses:

Valid driver’s license required.  

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This position may require supervisory responsibilities, including training peers and checking work for accuracy and completeness.

Work Environment:

• Standard indoor working environment.

• Occasional long periods of sitting while working at computer.
• Position requires regular interaction with employees at all levels of the Firm; interface with clients and external vendors as necessary.
• Independent travel requirement: 0 to 10%.

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Compensation Disclosure:

The Company makes offers based on many factors, including qualifications and experience.

Certain roles may be eligible for incentive compensation.

For candidates in Canada, the base salary hiring range is $68,000 - $102,000 CAD.

Equal Opportunity Employer: disability/veteran

About Ryan

Build More Than a Career. Create Your Future.

Ryan is an award-winning global tax services and software provider and the only global-scale specialist in business tax. We combine deep tax expertise with consulting, technology, advocacy, and compliance solutions to solve complex challenges and help clients pay only what they owe, freeing capital to invest, grow, and thrive.

At Ryan, team members contribute to meaningful work for many of the world’s most respected organizations. From day one, you’ll have opportunities to solve complex problems, build deep expertise, take ownership of your work, and make a measurable impact while growing at the speed of your own ability.

Our high-performance, people-first culture is supported by the acclaimed myRyan work environment. You’ll have the freedom to innovate, grow professionally and personally, and benefit from support that adapts to your life. Our flexible work philosophy, commitment to work-life success, and comprehensive benefits help you perform at your best. And with a team invested in your success, your contributions are recognized and celebrated.

It’s a culture built to empower you to accelerate, transform, and win—together.