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The Tax Incentives team is looking for an accountant at the manager level to join its team at KPMG’s Montreal office. The practice brings together a multidisciplinary group of engineers, scientists, accountants, and tax professionals who support clients in achieving tax savings through incentive programs such as the Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED) program and clean economy tax credits.

The team provides specialized consulting services to businesses across all sectors, helping them optimize SR&ED claims and access other federal and provincial tax incentive programs throughout the full engagement lifecycle.

• Review, analyze, and document client financial records to support SR&ED claims and other federal and provincial incentives
• Assess project eligibility and develop defensible financial positions in accordance with SR&ED program guidelines
• Prepare and review working files supporting financial positions and the calculation of federal and provincial tax credits
• Plan, manage, and execute multiple engagements simultaneously, on time and on budget
• Develop and manage client relationships while interacting with engagement teams and tax authorities
• Conduct research, analysis, and draft memos on tax issues related to incentives, including costbenefit considerations
• Stay informed on tax legislation, case law, and emerging trends related to the SR&ED program and other incentive regimes
• Lead internal initiatives to improve operational efficiency and supervise, coach, and support team members

• Minimum of five years of professional accounting experience
• Undergraduate or graduate degree in a relevant field
• Experience with tax incentive programs and government funding within a professional services environment is an asset
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly to diverse audiences
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet delivery objectives in a deadlinedriven environment
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative team
• Professional judgment and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with clients, colleagues, and leadership

This position requires written and oral fluency in English because it involves interpretation and application of English standards, guidance, laws and regulations, servicing of English-speaking clients located across Canada and collaboration with English Speaking colleagues located outside of Quebec.

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• Minimum of five years of professional accounting experience
• Undergraduate or graduate degree in a relevant field
• Experience with tax incentive programs and government funding within a professional services environment is an asset
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly to diverse audiences
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet delivery objectives in a deadlinedriven environment
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative team
• Professional judgment and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with clients, colleagues, and leadership

This position requires written and oral fluency in English because it involves interpretation and application of English standards, guidance, laws and regulations, servicing of English-speaking clients located across Canada and collaboration with English Speaking colleagues located outside of Quebec.

Providing you with the support you need to be at your best