
Ryan LLC
Why Ryan?
- Hybrid and Remote Work Options
- Award-Winning Culture
- Generous Personal Time Off (PTO) Benefits
- 14 Weeks of Parental Leave Top-Up (Adoption Included)
- Monthly Gym Membership OR Gym Equipment Reimbursement
- Health and Dental Benefit Eligibility Effective Day One
- RRSP with Employer Match
- Tuition Reimbursement After One Year of Service
The Scientific Research and Experimental Development (“SR&ED”) Senior Consultant (“Senior Consultant”) 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:
- Interviews clients, uncovering all SR&ED eligible projects and all information required to prepare the T661 filing.
- Prepares the technical narratives for SR&ED tax credit claims of clients, including the identification of specific employees, subcontractors, and material expended in connection with the eligible activities identified.
- 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.
- Advises and supports clients before and during any CRA technical review for SR&ED tax credit claims.
- Records all client interviews and saves the recordings in Ryan’s central file service.
- Gathers samples of client supporting documents as claims are prepared.
- Participates in sales activities and attends business development meetings with the firm’s SR&ED practice Principal.
- Collaborates with the firm’s key technical advisors on the ongoing development of the firm’s tools for preparing SR&ED claims.
- Tracks time by client and activity codes.
- Assists the practice Principal in preparing client presentations for proposals and planning strategies.
- Assists the SR&ED Director in developing project work plans and scheduling associated project deliverables.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical or related disciplines) or Science, related industry experience, and a minimum of two 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, Access, 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.
About Us
Ryan offers outstanding opportunities to work in a dynamic, rapidly expanding tax services firm serving the world’s most respected Global 5000 companies. Our innovative work environment, accelerated growth path for high performers, competitive benefits package, and outstanding earning potential provide the most rewarding career experience available in the industry.
Ryan employees are given the freedom to do their best work in the way they work best. With a clear understanding of expectations and accountabilities, our employees are given ownership of their time and flexibility to meet the demands of their professional and personal lives.
Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States and with Ryan LLC.
Job duties related to this role are to be conducted in a manner that adheres to privacy laws, as well as follows internal governance related to protecting confidential information and trade secrets, and to securing data and company records.
Ryan, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to compliance with all applicable laws prohibiting employment discrimination. It is our policy to take all employment actions and make all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, sex (including pregnancy), affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, citizenship status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, disability, military status, status as a disabled or other protected veteran or any other protected status under applicable law.
It is Ryan’s policy to make reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities. Please contact our People Group at 972.934.0022 or peoplegroup@ryan.com if you are interested in applying and need assistance to submit your application, or if you are interested in a position and believe you may require a reasonable accommodation.
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*Notice to Canada Candidates – In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Canadian Human Rights Act, Ryan ULC will provide accommodation, accessible formats and communication supports for the interview upon request. Ryan welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities.*
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