R&D Tax Incentives Manager (SR&ED)
Core
Manage the end-to-end process for claiming R&D tax credits (SR&ED) for a visual effects studio by identifying eligible technical work, coordinating documentation with engineering teams, and defending claims during tax audits.
Role type
Manager, R&D Tax Incentives (SR&ED)
Builds
Annual SR&ED tax credit claims and supporting documentation for federal and provincial programs
Domain
Taxation / Visual Effects & Animation
Required skills
R&D tax credit program knowledge, technical documentation translation, audit defense, project coordination, financial data consistency, process improvement, Excel proficiency
Preferred skills
Experience with SR&ED claims, knowledge of software development/visual effects technologies, participation in technical claim reviews
Technologies
Excel, project tracking tools
Responsibilities
Identify and analyze eligible R&D work across studio projects; coordinate technical descriptions and expense documentation with development teams; manage claim schedules and file finalization; support tax authority audits and defend claimed positions; implement evidence collection and retention methods; monitor program changes and propose process improvements
Seniority
Manager, hands-on coordination & process ownership
