Senior Manager, SR&ED (Software Engineer)

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KPMG’s Tax Incentives Practice (TIP) supports leading organizations in navigating Canada’s SR&ED program by combining deep technical expertise with tax advisory insight. As the practice continues to expand in the software and emerging technology space, there is a need for a Senior Manager to lead complex client portfolios and contribute to the ongoing growth of the practice.

This opportunity offers the chance to advise on large-scale, multi-faceted R&D initiatives, lead high-performing teams, and play a central role in client development, delivery excellence, and market expansion within the software engineering domain.

• Lead complex SR&ED engagements for large and mid-market software clients, ensuring technical accuracy and strategic alignment
• Provide trusted advisor support to senior client stakeholders on R&D positioning, claim strategy, and risk management
• Oversee the review and approval of technical reports and supporting documentation for SR&ED submissions
• Drive engagement quality, profitability, and delivery consistency across a portfolio of clients
• Mentor and develop Managers and junior team members, strengthening technical and client delivery capabilities
• Contribute to business development efforts, including proposals, client presentations, and market outreach
• Identify emerging trends in software innovation and translate them into actionable insights for clients and the practice
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including tax specialists and other advisory groups, on multidisciplinary engagements

• Lead complex SR&ED engagements for large and mid-market software clients, ensuring technical accuracy and strategic alignment
• Provide trusted advisor support to senior client stakeholders on R&D positioning, claim strategy, and risk management
• Oversee the review and approval of technical reports and supporting documentation for SR&ED submissions
• Drive engagement quality, profitability, and delivery consistency across a portfolio of clients
• Mentor and develop Managers and junior team members, strengthening technical and client delivery capabilities
• Contribute to business development efforts, including proposals, client presentations, and market outreach
• Identify emerging trends in software innovation and translate them into actionable insights for clients and the practice
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including tax specialists and other advisory groups, on multidisciplinary engagements
• Participating in project planning, resource management, and engagement economics

KPMG BC Region Pay Range Information 

The expected base salary range for this position is $102,500 to $200,000 and may be eligible for bonus awards. The determination of an applicant’s base salary within this range is based on the individual’s location, skills & competencies, and unique qualifications. In addition, KPMG offers a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards program.

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