Job Overview
As a Remote Manager, Tax and SR & ED for our Canadian sites, you will be responsible for the management and execution of Charles River Laboratories Canada's Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED) program. This role owns the end-to-end SR&ED process, including project identification, claim preparation, financial reporting, tax authority audits, notices of objection, and ultimate realization of tax credits.
The position serves as the primary liaison between scientific, operational, finance, and tax stakeholders to ensure that eligible activities are identified, appropriately documented, and supported through claim filing and audit resolution. In addition to SR&ED responsibilities, this role supports the Canadian Tax Director with Canadian income tax compliance, tax provision activities, tax audits, incentive planning initiatives, and special projects.
The Manager, Tax and SR&ED will work closely with external advisors and tax authorities while supporting the Company's broader tax strategy, financial reporting obligations, and process improvement initiatives.
In this role, primary responsibilities include:
- SR&ED and Tax Incentive Management
- Own the annual SR&ED claim process from project identification through filing, audit defense, objection support, and final settlement of claims.
- Coordinate documentation gathering with scientific, operational, and financial stakeholders.
- Develop and maintain detailed project listings, including project scope, sponsors, eligibility assessments, timelines, and supporting documentation.
- Gather, analyze, and validate data required for SR&ED and other incentive claims.
- Prepare detailed project costing analyses, including salaries, subcontractors, materials, overhead expenses, capital expenditures.
- Prepare supporting analyses for Quebec and other provincial incentive programs, including the Credit for Research, Innovation and Commercialization (CRIC) and other available tax credits and incentives.
- Identify opportunities to maximize available federal and provincial tax incentive benefits.
- Maintain supporting documentation and audit-ready files that meet CRA and provincial requirements.
- Develop and maintain processes and controls that improve efficiency, consistency, and audit readiness of SR&ED and related incentive programs.
- Participate in long-term planning related to SR&ED projects and credit utilization strategies.
- Financial Reporting and Tax Accounting
- Prepare quarterly SR&ED calculations, tax entries, and supporting schedules.
- Support quarterly and annual income tax provision calculations related to SR&ED in accordance with U.S. GAAP (ASC 740) and applicable statutory reporting requirements.
- Assist with external audit requests and provide supporting documentation related to tax credits and incentive programs.
- Audit Defense and Tax Authority Relations
- Support and coordinate SR&ED audits and reviews conducted by federal and provincial tax authorities.
- Prepare responses to tax authority inquiries and audit requests.
- Partner with external consultants and legal advisors on audit strategy, technical positions, notices of objection, appeals, and dispute resolution.
- Participate in meetings and discussions with CRA and provincial tax authorities as required.
- Monitor the progress of audits and disputes and ensure timely resolution of outstanding issues.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Act as the primary liaison among scientific, operational, finance, accounting, and tax teams for SR&ED and incentive-related matters.
- Educate business partners regarding SR&ED requirements, documentation standards, and legislative developments.
- Respond to day-to-day inquiries regarding SR&ED eligibility, credit calculations, incentive opportunities, and client-related requests.
Workplace Requirements:
As a remote worker, has sufficient internet and technical infrastructure and a home-based location suitable for creating a professional environment for video conference calls.
Role Specific Information:
- Location: Remote
- Schedule: Monday to Friday, day schedule. Overtime required during peak periods
- Permanent position as of the hiring, full-time 37.5hrs per week.
- Salary: The hiring range for this position is $ 105,000 - 127,00 CAD. Please note that salaries vary within the range based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, skills, education, certifications and location.
Why Charles River ?
- We offer competitive benefits and advantages from day one to support your well-being;
- Employee and family assistance program;
- Excellent welcome program for new employees
- Access to a doctor and various health professionals (telemedicine);
- 4 weeks’ Vacation & 10 Personal day policy;
- Many social activities!
If you are interested in contributing to the well-being of our communities, not only across the country but around the world, please join us. This is Your Moment.
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