Tax Supervisor 1 – Federal Credits and Incentives

RSM US LLP

. Prepare SR&ED tax incentive claims and assist with claim reviews .

Posted 10/10/2026full-timeHyderabad • IndiaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in preparing SR&ED tax incentive claims, analyzing eligible expenditures, and providing strategic tax advice aligned with client goals. Proficient in managing multiple engagements while ensuring compliance with Canadian corporate taxation and SR&ED program requirements.

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SR&ED Claim PreparationCanadian Corporate TaxationTaxPrep/iFirm ProficiencyClient Service ExcellenceCosting and Expenditure Analysis

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Hard Skills

SR&ED ConsultingTax Incentives AnalysisProject CostingDocumentation SupportTax Return InputCost Data AnalysisTax Legislation InterpretationFinancial AnalysisExcel for CostingBusiness Understanding

Soft Skills

Outstanding Client ServiceEffective CommunicationDetail-OrientedSelf-StarterTeam Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeTaxPrepIFirm

Certifications & Qualifications

Chartered Accountant (CA)In-Depth Tax Course

Industry Keywords

SR&ED ProgramCRA PoliciesIncome Tax ActAlberta Innovation Employment GrantQuebec R&D Credit

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Prepare SR&ED tax incentive claims and assist with claim reviews
Work with RSM colleagues to gather information for project costing and tax return input
Identify and quantify eligible SR&ED expenditures, including salaries and wages, subcontractor costs, materials, capital, overhead, and other qualifying costs
Partner with technical practitioners, finance teams, and client stakeholders to connect project facts, cost support, tax legislation, and client-ready deliverables
Support CRA and provincial reviews or audits by preparing documentation, responses, claim defense materials, and addressing review questions
Advise on SR&ED tax credits and deductions in alignment with clients’ fiscal goals and tax reporting requirements
Research the Income Tax Act, CRA policies, relevant case law, SR&ED programs, and related tax incentives
Manage multiple SR&ED engagements, including work planning, data gathering, analysis, resource coordination, and timely delivery
Develop an understanding of clients’ businesses and operational landscapes
Maintain professional development and pursue ongoing education opportunities

Requirements

What you’ll need

4+ years of experience in public accounting, taxation, SR&ED consulting, tax incentives, or a related professional services environment
Finance/tax-focused experience including costing, eligible expenditure analysis, documentation support, and tax return input
Undergraduate university degree in business, accounting, tax, corporate finance, commerce, business administration, or equivalent
Experience preparing SR&ED claims, project costing analyses, supporting schedules, and related tax return inputs
Strong understanding of Canadian corporate taxation and the SR&ED program
Ability to understand business and financial aspects of client projects, interpret tax legislation and administrative guidance, analyze cost data, and communicate conclusions to technical and non-technical stakeholders
Proficient in TaxPrep/iFirm and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Strong Excel skills for costing, allocation, and support schedules
Outstanding client service abilities and superior verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work autonomously and in team-based environments
Ability to collaborate across SR&ED finance, technical, tax, and industry teams
Detail-oriented, self-starting, and committed to quality
Ability to adapt within a dynamic, fast-paced workplace and manage complex tasks
Ability to manage multiple client assignments, prioritize tasks, work autonomously, and meet deadlines
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Professional accounting designation (Chartered Accountant) completed or in progress preferred but not required
In-depth Tax course completion considered an asset
Experience claiming Alberta Innovation Employment Grant (IEG) and/or Quebec R&D credit preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive benefits and compensation package
Flexibility in your schedule
Accommodation for applicants with disabilities
Equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities