Incentives and Capital Investments - Manager - Financial - Vancouver

At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence.   We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go.   Join EY and help to build a better working world.   The opportunity   Join EY’s Incentives and Capital Investments practice in Vancouver and build expertise across Canada’s evolving tax credit, funding and investment incentive landscape. As a Manager, you’ll work with a diverse team of tax, audit, science and technology professionals and lead organizations across industries to unlock value from Clean Economy ITCs, manufacturing and processing tax credits, capital investments, government grants and SRED incentives.   This job posting relates to an existing vacancy within our organization.   Your key responsibilities

Review client financial, operational, and project information to identify opportunities across Clean Economy ITCs, manufacturing and processing tax credits, capital asset reviews, government funding, and other incentive programs. Assess expenditures and investments for eligibility, including CCA classification and accelerated depreciation opportunities. Interpret tax legislation, program guidelines, case law, and administrative policy and apply them to complex client situations. Collaborate with engineers, scientists, operations teams, and industry specialists to assess technical projects, manufacturing activities, capital investments, and innovation against incentive requirements. Review and prepare technical analyses, incentive assessments, cost workbooks, memoranda, client presentations, and audit-ready documentation. Support clients through government reviews, audits, and compliance matters, including responding to information requests and defending filing positions. Manage multiple client engagements, ensuring high-quality, timely delivery while coaching and developing staff and senior team members. Stay current on legislative, tax authority, and government funding developments and identify emerging opportunities for clients. Identify opportunities for additional specialty tax and advisory services and contribute to business development, thought leadership, training, and practice growth. Maintain a collaborative, professional approach and protect the confidentiality of client information and work products.

Skills and attributes for success

Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple engagements, priorities, and deadlines. A structured, analytical approach with strong attention to detail and quality. Excellent communication skills and the ability to translate complex matters into clear, practical insights. A collaborative, motivated approach and commitment to developing your technical and industry knowledge.

Typically, 4 or more years’ experience in SRED or Canadian Corporate tax. A bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, law or another relevant discipline.

Ideally, you’ll also

A professional accounting or legal credential, such as CPA, CPA In-depth Tax Course, Master’s in Taxation or Master of Tax Law. Experience in Clean Economy ITCs, manufacturing and processing tax credits e.g. C3i, Atlantic Investment Tax Credit, BC Manufacturing & Processing Investment Tax Credit, and or grants.

What we look for We’re looking for individuals who are energized by the opportunity to work in a space shaped by innovation, policy and evolving business needs. You bring a collaborative mindset, a strong sense of ownership and a desire to contribute to a team helping organizations invest in research, technology and a more sustainable future. You’re curious and motivated to build expertise in areas like SRED and clean economy incentives, and you’re comfortable navigating complexity to uncover value for clients. You’re also confident sharing your perspective, bringing ideas forward and helping drive work to impact.