Tax Analyst Programmer Jobs in Kitchener, ON (NOW HIRING)

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YOUR IMPACT

A career as an R&D Tax Analyst at OpenText is more than supporting tax claims, it's an opportunity to help drive innovation across one of the world's leading information management companies. In this role, you will partner with development, finance, and tax teams to support the successful execution of global R&D tax incentive programs. By leveraging your technical aptitude, organizational skills, and AI-enabled technologies, you will help improve processes, enhance documentation quality, and contribute to funding initiatives that support ongoing innovation and digital transformation across OpenText.

WHAT THE ROLE OFFERS

• Coordinate and manage end-to-end R&D tax workflows, ensuring project information, documentation, and deliverables are completed accurately and on time.
• Partner with development, finance, and tax stakeholders to gather, track, and validate information required for SR&ED and other global R&D tax incentive claims.
• Support the development of technical project descriptions and claim documentation by synthesizing information from multiple sources and stakeholders.
• Maintain project tracking, workflow reporting, and eligibility assessments to provide visibility into program progress and support informed decision-making.
• Leverage AI tools and emerging technologies to improve information gathering, documentation quality, workflow efficiency, and overall process effectiveness.
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives that enhance scalability, stakeholder experience, and operational excellence within the R&D tax function.
• Collaborate on special projects, reporting activities, presentations, and business initiatives that support the evolution and growth of the R&D tax program.
  

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Engineering, Information Systems, Data Analytics, or a related technical discipline.
• Strong ability to understand technical concepts, software development activities, and deelopment documentation.
• Experience coordinating projects, workflows, business operations, or cross-functional initiatives in a professional environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Demonstrated experience using AI tools such as Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, or similar technologies to improve productivity and business processes.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, along with collaboration tools such as Teams and SharePoint.
• Exposure to SR&ED, R&D tax incentives, Agile environments, JIRA, Confluence, technical writing, or innovation funding programs is considered an asset.
  

ONE LAST THING

OpenText is more than just a corporation; it's a global community where trust is foundational, the bar is raised, and outcomes are owned. Join a team that sits at the intersection of technology, innovation, artificial intelligence, and business strategy, where your contributions help enable investments in the next generation of breakthrough technologies.

OpenText's commitment to diversity and inclusion surpasses legal requirements, evident in our Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy which promotes a respectful and empowering environment for employees of all backgrounds, culture, national origin, race, color, gender, gender identification, sexual orientation, family status, age, veteran status, disability, religion, or other basis protected by applicable laws.
If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please submit a ticket at Ask HR. Our proactive approach fosters collaboration, innovation, and personal growth, enriching OpenText's vibrant workplace.
Compensation: At OpenText, we offer a thoughtfully designed benefits package that supports your physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing. As you move through the hiring process, we're happy to provide more details about our compensation programs, including variable and commission compensation opportunities for eligible roles, vacation entitlement, and paid time off.

Salary Range: $60,000 - $90,000; Depending on the candidate's education, experience, skills, geographical location, and alignment with internal equity and external market, actual salary may vary and be higher or lower than the range posted.

AI Usage Disclosure: As part of our commitment to transparency, we use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in various stages of our recruitment process, including resume screening, candidate matching, interview scheduling, and communications. These tools are designed to improve efficiency, reduce bias, and enhance candidate experience. All decisions regarding hiring are made by qualified human professionals, and we continuously monitor our AI systems to ensure fairness and compliance with applicable regulations.