EY Toronto - Business Tax Incentives Clean Economy Finance Manager 

Canada, Ontario, Toronto 

263382305

As a BTI, Sustainability Manager, you will develop deep expertise in tax policy and gain a comprehensive understanding of the business and economic drivers shaping Canada’s clean energy transition. With the Government of Canada’s Clean Economy Investment Tax Credits (ITCs)—including the Clean Technology ITC, enacted on June 21, 2024—you will play a key role in helping companies navigate and maximize these incentives. The Clean Technology ITC, a refundable credit of up to 30% of capital investments, supports the adoption of clean technology such as photovoltaic (PV) electrical generation equipment, wind energy conversion systems, and electrical energy storage equipment. In this role, you will work with clients to assess project eligibility, optimize tax strategies, and contribute to the broader impact of advancing clean energy initiatives across Canada.

Core elements of the role include

• Reviewing project cost summaries provided by clients and ensuring accuracy in financial classifications. Classifying costs into appropriate Capital Cost Allowance – CCA - classes in accordance with legislative guidance.
• Assessing investment costs for tax credit eligibility, analyzing tax legislation, and applying it to project-specific scenarios.
• Interpreting technical project details and consulting with our team of engineers to align technical details with tax classifications and eligibility criteria.
• Drafting technical analysis, legislative references, and conclusions to support client tax memos and positions.
• Providing timely and high-quality services and work products that exceed client expectations.
• Coaching and mentoring junior staff to execute assignments with accuracy and completeness.
• Enhancing technical skills by remaining up to date on trends, new legislative developments and tax authority decisions and applying them to complex situations relevant to the client.
• Identifying opportunities for providing other specialty tax services
• Contributing to thought leadership materials.
• Demonstrating professionalism through a positive and cooperative attitude and by maintaining the confidential and proprietary nature of client relationships and related work products.

Skills and Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, law or another relevant discipline.
• 4 or more years’ experience in SRED or Canadian Corporate tax.
• A professional accounting or legal credential, such as CPA, CPA In-depth Tax Course, Master’s in Taxation or Master of Tax Law is an asset.
• A high level of motivation along with a commitment to learning in a tax technology environment.
• Strong project management and organizational skills with a proven ability to consistently meet tight deadlines.
• A process-oriented nature and excellent documentation skills.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication abilities.

What we offer

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. In addition, our Total Rewards package allows you decide which benefits are right for you and which ones help you create a solid foundation for your future. Our Total Rewards package includes a comprehensive medical, prescription drug and dental coverage, a defined contribution pension plan, a great vacation policy plus firm paid days that allow you to enjoy longer long weekends throughout the year, statutory holidays and paid personal days (based on province of residence), and a range of exciting programs and benefits designed to support your physical, financial and social well-being. Plus, we offer:

• Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues in the industry
• Learning opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you

EY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets.