Pocketed is hiring a Freelance SR&ED Consultant to accelerate our growth in pursuit of a powerful mission: eliminating financial barriers for entrepreneurs.
Pocketed helps businesses across North America easily access billions of dollars in free money (aka grants and tax credits). We're a female-founded, female-led company with a bold vision: to give entrepreneurs the power to create and build businesses without financial barriers. Today, more than 13,000 startups, and SMEs use Pocketed to get the capital they need to grow.
As a Freelance SR&ED (Scientific Research and Experimental Development) Consultant, you will play a crucial role in working with a diverse range of clients, primarily in the Innovation sector. You will leverage your technical expertise to identify, substantiate, and draft R&D tax credit claims for our clients across Canada. This role demands an understanding of cutting-edge technologies, in-depth knowledge of the SR&ED program, and the ability to translate complex technical information into compelling narratives that align with regulatory requirements.
Your Key Responsibilities
- Interact with Pocketed clients to identify eligible SR&ED activities.
- Develop the structure of SR&ED claims based on technical assessments.
- Identify eligible expenses related to SR&ED activities and government grants.
- Draft SR&ED claims and grants for submission to tax authorities, collaborating with clients and Pocketed accountant managers
- Document claims using relevant forms and technical reports to support the work.
- Assist clients during Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) audit processes as necessary.
Your Qualifications
- Minimum of one to five years of experience as an SR&ED consultant in a professional services organization.
- Degree in engineering, IT, electronics, science, computing, or related field.
- Knowledge of the SR&ED program.
- Ability to understand and articulate technological issues clearly.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Ability to conduct technical interviews with specialists across technical fields.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- You're radically independent, resourceful, and a driven problem-solver (