Financial Consultant - Tax Accountant, SR&ED

Financial Consultant - Tax Accountant, SR&ED

Mobile Capital Network (MCN) is a team of highly skilled engineers, scientists, finance professionals, and business consultants helping technology companies access various government research and development tax credits and grants, such as SR&ED, OIDMTC, and IRAP. We provide our clients with expertise and insight into what’s possible, uncover opportunities and help with execution.

As a Financial Consultant, you will be responsible for all financial aspects of SR&ED claims and other programs an MCN client may be applying for. You will work in a team led by an Account Manager and coordinate your work with other team members. We are seeking a professional individual capable of working independently and managing multiple projects with strict deadlines.

• Dynamic, team-oriented, supportive and nurturing environment
• Ready access to technical, financial and business expertise
• High level of autonomy

• Assuming full responsibility for all the financial aspects of MCN’s consulting engagements with clients.
• Liaising with client executives, accountants and bookkeepers; identifying eligible expenditures and preparing costing summaries for inclusion in a client’s tax credit claims; analyzing and preparing documentation of a financial nature as may be required during the term of MCN engagement with the client.
• Assisting with analysis of clients' business processes, financial practices and corporate structure to help clients optimize them in order to ensure compliance with tax reporting requirements as well as to maximize the client's return.
• Interfacing with the CRA on filing statuses and other issues, responding to the CRA’s requests for information and assisting through the claim review process.

• High level of professionalism and personal integrity
• Strong financial background and good knowledge of accounting/costing principles
• Advanced Excel skills and familiarity with other MS Office software
• Ability to work in a highly autonomous environment with minimal supervision
• Excellent communication skills (in-person and over the phone)
• Ability to work independently and simultaneously handle multiple projects with firm deadlines
• Familiarity with tax software such as iFirm, Taxprep, Tax Cycle, Profile, and Cantax is an asset
• Prior experience in corporate tax preparation, SR&ED tax credit claims preparation, bookkeeping and accounting is an asset
• University degree in accounting and taxation, finance or similar is required
• Curiosity and interest in technology

This is a full-time engagement. Starting compensation range for this position is $60,000-$67,000, commensurate with experience. MCN is an equal-opportunity employer. Only selected candidates will be contacted for a telephone and/or in-person interview.

Mid-Senior level

Full-time

Accounting/Auditing and Finance

Business Consulting and Services