Core Tax Incentives Manager – Technical

Description About Alvarez & Marsal Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is a global consulting firm with entrepreneurial, action and results-oriented professionals. We take a hands-on approach to solving our clients' problems and assisting them in reaching their potential. Our culture celebrates independent thinkers and doers who positively impact our clients and shape our industry. The collaborative environment and engaging work—guided by A&M's core values of Integrity, Quality, Objectivity, Fun, Personal Reward, and Inclusive Diversity—are why our people love working at A&M. The Team The A&M Tax Canada Team offers comprehensive tax advisory services to clients in various sectors and industries. With a deep understanding of the Canadian tax landscape, the team helps clients navigate the complex and evolving tax issues that affect their business transactions, investments, and operations. The Opportunity A&M's Tax Incentives practice helps clients access government funding for innovation and capital investment. The practice covers Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED), Canada's clean economy investment tax credits (ITCs), discretionary grants and other incentive programs tied to major capital projects. You will use your technical background to assess whether projects and equipment qualify, and combine it with tax knowledge to help clients build and defend robust incentive claims. How You Will Contribute As a Manager within the A&M Tax Incentives team, you will:
• Assess the technical eligibility of client projects and capital assets under SR&ED and the clean economy ITCs (such as the Clean Technology, Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage, Clean Hydrogen, Clean Technology Manufacturing and Clean Electricity ITCs), including eligible property, processes and project scope.
• Prepare the technical narratives for client SR&ED claims, clearly demonstrating technological uncertainty, systematic investigation, and technological advancement.
• Review project financial summaries provided by clients, and assess costs and classifications for eligibility, including employees, subcontractors, materials and capital expenditures.
• Analyze tax legislation and administrative guidance and apply them to project-specific scenarios, drafting the technical analysis, legislative references and conclusions that support client tax memos and positions.
• Interview clients and their technical teams, onsite and remotely, to collect the pertinent information needed to prepare SR&ED (T661) filings and ITC submissions.
• Gather samples of client supporting documents as claims are prepared, and manage claims to completion, with sign-off by the practice leader and the client.
• Advise and support clients before and during CRA technical reviews and audits, including technical discussions and site visits, and respond to CRA correspondence that challenges the technical aspects of a submitted claim.
• Coach and mentor junior staff to deliver accurate, complete work, and review their work product.
• Stay current on legislative developments, tax authority decisions and program changes, and apply them to complex client situations.
• Identify opportunities to provide other specialty tax services to clients and contribute to thought leadership materials.
• Participate in sales activities and attend business development meetings.
• Maintain the confidential and proprietary nature of client relationships and related work products. Qualifications
• 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).
• 5+ years of progressive experience in SR&ED and/or Canadian clean economy ITCs or other government incentive programs, with working knowledge of the related legislation, CRA eligibility criteria (including Form T661) and CRA technical review processes. Experience in Canadian corporate tax is also valued.
• Demonstrated experience managing client engagements and leading teams of tax professionals.
• Strong technical tax research and analytical skills, with the ability to communicate complex technical and tax matters to diverse audiences.
• Proven project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and consistently meet tight deadlines.
• Process-oriented approach with excellent documentation skills.
• Strong written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Experience managing engagement economics, including budgeting, staffing, and client billing.
• Demonstrated business development and relationship management capabilities.
• Advanced Excel and tax technology proficiency preferred.
• Self-motivated professional with strong leadership, collaboration, and problem-solving skills, who works well both independently and as part of a team.
• Curious about innovation, policy and evolving business needs, and comfortable navigating complexity to uncover value for clients. Your journey at A&M We recognize that our people are the driving force behind our success, which is why we prioritize an employee experience that fosters each person’s unique professional and personal development. Our robust performance development process promotes continuous learning, rewards your contributions, and fosters a culture of meritocracy. With top-notch training and on-the-job learning opportunities, you can acquire new skills and advance your career. We prioritize your well-being, providing benefits and resources to support you on your personal journey. Our people consistently highlight the growth opportunities, our unique, entrepreneurial culture, and the fun we have together as their favorite aspects of working at A&M. The possibilities are endless for high-performing and passionate professionals. A&M is committed to providing an accessible recruitment process that meets our obligations under the Ontario Human Rights Code, the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and any other applicable legislation. We strive to maintain a strong and dynamic workforce that fosters respect and inclusivity for applicants of all abilities. Should you have any accessibility need(s) and/or require accommodation during the recruitment process, please notify Human Resources at HR@alvarezandmarsal.com and we would be pleased to assist you. A&M is committed to providing an accessible recruitment process that meets our obligations under the Alberta Human Rights Act, the Alberta Employment Standards Code and any other applicable legislation. We strive to maintain a strong and dynamic workforce that fosters respect and inclusivity for applicants of all abilities. Should you have any accessibility need(s) and/or require accommodation during the recruitment process, please notify Human Resources at HR@alvarezandmarsal.com and we would be pleased to assist you. New position: This posting is for a newly created position. The salary range is $125,000
- $175,000 annually, dependent on several variables including but not limited to education, experience, skills, and geography. In addition, A&M offers a discretionary bonus program which is based on a number of factors, including individual and firm performance. Please ask your recruiter for details.