Manager, SR&ED

Putting people first, every day

BDO is a firm built on a foundation of positive relationships with our people and our clients. Each day, our professionals provide exceptional service, helping clients with advice and insight they can trust. In turn, we offer an award-winning environment that fosters a people-first culture with a high priority on your personal and professional growth.

Your Opportunity

We are looking for a Manager to join the Technology SR&ED Consulting team and own the following responsibilities:

• Support SR&ED client engagements focusing on the software industry while also collaborating with BDO SR&ED team across the country.
• Provide leadership and coordination for a team of consultants on multiple client engagements to prepare a formal proposal to the client.
• Engage, identify and maintain relationships with clients becoming a trusted and influential advisor.
• Examine client operations and processes through interviewing of technical and financial personnel to determine eligibility for various government grants, tax credits and funding programs. Through this process, you will develop the appropriate funding methodology to maximize tax incentives available to each client.
• Facilitate communication amongst team members across teams for progress monitoring and resolving issues on an ongoing basis.
• Engage in training staff and invest in the professional development of your team.

How do we define success for your role?

• You demonstrate BDO's core values through all aspects of your work: Integrity, Respect and Collaboration
• You understand your clients’ industry, challenges, and opportunities; clients describe you as positive, professional, and delivering high quality work
• You identify, recommend, and are focused on effective service delivery to your clients
• You share in an inclusive and engaging work environment that develops, retains and attracts talent
• You actively participate in the adoption of digital tools and strategies to drive an innovative workplace
• You grow your expertise through learning and professional development

Your experience and education

• You are a recognized subject matter expert and leader with 5+ years of SR&ED experience, either through working in the software industry or supporting software clients within a SR&ED consulting practice.
• You are French/English bilingual (oral and written)
• You have strong technical writing skills in French and English
• You have a deep understanding of computer science and software engineering. Experience in electronics, life-science, and product development would be valuable asset.
• If you have experience working with software startup and incubatory ecosystems would be considered an asset.
• You value teamwork, client service, and quality in detailed work.
• You display strong problem solving, analytical, and communication skills.

Why BDO?

Our people-first approach to talent has earned us a spot among Canada’s Top 100 Employers for 2024. This recognition is a milestone we’re thrilled to add to our collection of awards for both experienced and student talent experiences.

Our firm is committed to providing an environment where you can be successful in the following ways:

• We enable you to engage with how we change and evolve, being a key contributor to the success and growth of BDO in Canada.

• We help you become a better professional within our services, industries, and markets with extensive opportunities for learning and development.

• We support your achievement of personal goals outside of the office and making an impact on your community.

Giving back adds up: Where company meets community. BDO is actively involved in our communities by supporting local charity initiatives. We support staff with local and national events where you will be given the opportunity to contribute to your community.

Total rewards that matter: We pay for performance with competitive total cash compensation that recognizes and rewards your contribution. We provide flexible benefits from day one, and a market leading personal time off policy. We are committed to supporting your overall wellness beyond working hours and provide reimbursement for wellness initiatives that fit your lifestyle.

Everyone counts: We believe every employee should have the opportunity to participate and succeed. Through leadership by our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Leader, we are committed to a workplace culture of respect, inclusion, and diversity. We recognize and celebrate the valuable differences among each of us, including race, religious beliefs, physical or mental disabilities, age, place of origin, marital status, family status, gender or gender identity and sexual orientation. If you require accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us.

Flexibility: All BDO personnel are expected to spend some of their time working in the office, at the client site, and virtually unless accommodations or alternative work arrangements are in place.

Our model is a blended approach designed to support the flexible needs of our people, the firm and our clients. It’s about creating work experiences that meet everyone’s needs and providing flexibility to adjust when, where and how we work to meet the expectations of our role.

Code of Conduct: Our Code of Conduct sets clear standards for how we conduct business. It reflects our shared values and commitments and includes guiding principles to help us make ethical decisions and maintain trust with each other, our clients, and the public.

Ready to make your mark at BDO? Click “Apply now” to send your up-to-date resume to one of our Talent Acquisition Specialists.

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