Supervisor

Join Our Team at RSM

As the leading provider of professional services to the middle market globally, our purpose is to instill confidence in a world of change, empowering our clients and people to realize their full potential. Our exceptional people are the key to our unrivalled, inclusive culture and our ability to be compelling to our clients. We are dedicated to contributing meaningful impacts to our clients businesses and contributing positively to communities. At RSM, you'll find an environment that inspires and empowers you to thrive both personally and professionally.

Our Credits and Incentives practice (CIM) focuses on expansion and growth, with a history of nurturing the development and progression of our valued team members. We are a national team of engineers, scientists, technologists, and financial professionals who specialize in identifying and securing government funding, with teams focusing on SR&ED, Grants, Digital Media tax credits, and other incentive programs.

Join Our SR&ED Consulting Team

Step into a role where your talent and motivation are not only recognized but are also essential. We invite skilled Engineers, Technologists, Scientists, and technically adept professionals to join our exceptional Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED) team. As a SR&ED consultant, you will play an integral role towards advancing our clients innovative research initiatives. You will assist with a variety of files preparing SR&ED claims, helping the RSM SR&ED Team become a trusted advisor through providing insightful best practices and immersing yourself in the diverse industries of our client base.

At RSM, we combine the resources of a large professional services firm with the personalized, tailored approach and team centric structure of a boutique SR&ED practice to deliver premium quality work while ensuring an outstanding client experience. We have cultivated an inclusive environment of teamwork, accountability, and ongoing education..

Responsibilities

We are looking for a Supervisor with experience in SR&ED and your area of technical expertise to join our SR&ED team:

• Colleague Engagement: Working with the SR&ED Technical Lead, collaborate on files to understand the SR&ED opportunities and client expectations to meet, and exceed, our commitment to clients.

• Exceptional Deliverables: Prepare SR&ED submissions, both technical reports and eligible expenses rationale, with an unerring commitment to the SR&ED criteria and RSM standards. Impress the RSM SR&ED Technical Lead on files with your insight and ability to distill complex and challenging technical projects from available documentation and discussions into succinct and clear descriptions of technological advancements and experimental work ready for client review and incorporation into the T661. Identify and deliver on opportunities to ensure all eligible aspects and expenses of the work is captured and supported with logical rationales.
• Financial Collaboration: Collaborate with our adept Financial Team and SR&ED Technical Leads to identify eligible costs, formulate strategic plans, develop rationale to claim expenses, and guarantee a seamless claims preparation process with clear and efficient internal communications.
• Claim Defense: Participate in preparing defense strategies and presentations together with the SR&ED Technical Lead and Finance Team for your assigned clients. Prepare the defense to be clear, concise, and organized, proactively addressing any CRA questions and instilling confidence in our clients with our expertise and professionalism.
• Proactive Growth: Stay abreast of changes to SR&ED federal and provincial programs and other relevant tax incentives. Research scenarios as required, reviewing the Income Tax Act, CRA policies, and relevant case law to identify opportunities to strengthen and expand SR&ED opportunities or defense.
• Technology Confidence: use your proficiency in Microsoft products and platforms, including advanced technologies, to accelerate your research and efficiency while keeping high quality and a critical eye as the utmost priority.

Required Qualifications

• SR&ED Experience: Candidates having a minimum of two years of SR&ED experience would be at a strong advantage, although we also value potential and a learning mindset. SR&ED experience in Information Technology, Software, Communications Technology or similar fields is preferred.
• Academic Background: Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, Applied Science, Technology, or Diploma in Information Technology, Software, Communications Technology or related technologies from an accredited institution is required.
• Professional Background: Over 3-5 years experience in your field of expertise with demonstrated strengths in performance and achievements.
• Communication Skills: Exceptional verbal and written communication abilities, with the aptitude to convey complex technical concepts clearly and effectively.
• Team Service Excellence: Exhibit exemplary teamwork, marked by effective communication, empathy, and solution-oriented approaches.
• Collaborative Spirit: Ability to flourish in both autonomous and team-based environments, contributing to collective goals and milestones.
• Quality Commitment: Be self-motivated, with an unwavering commitment to delivering quality work that echoes professionalism and excellence.
• Adaptability to Dynamic Environment: Possess the capabilities to excel and adapt within a dynamic, fast-paced workplace while navigating complex tasks to deliver highest quality work to clients.
• Time Management Expertise: To effectively provide outstanding client experience, it is essential to have the ability to juggle multiple client assignments, prioritize tasks, and work autonomously to meet deadlines.
• Interpersonal Skills: This role requires effective verbal and written communications and the ability to work professionally with other individuals and groups, ranging from RSM colleagues, to accounting partners, and to leadership.
• Technology and Tools: Proficiency in Microsoft products and advanced technology platforms and adopting best practices to support your work and research will drive efficiency and collaboration with colleagues.