R&D Incentive Analyst

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Our Exciting Opportunity

The R&D Incentives Analyst is responsible for ensuring that Ericsson takes full advantage of all governmental R&D incentive programs, starting with, but not limited to, the tax credits for Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED) (in Canada and the US).

You will:

1. Assess Ericsson’s R&D projects to establish eligibility from a technology perspective.
2. Contribute to the elaboration and filing of claims: SR&ED (Canada), eBusiness (QC) and R&D tax credit (US), Grants (Canada).
3. Drive Change and Improvement – identify and implement process improvements.
4. Keep up to date with emerging technologies.
5. Keep up to date with local and national business, political and economic issues.
6. Support various grants initiatives within Ericsson Canada.
7. Participate in the establishment of the overall claim and defense strategy, using a variety of approaches (technological, fiscal, legal, political, accounting…).
8. Participate in the determination of the acceptable risk level for Ericsson, beyond which not to claim, ensuring that laws and regulations are respected, and Ericsson’s reputation is protected.
9. Analyze alternate funding opportunities for Ericsson: government subsidies for capital expenditure, training to R&D personnel, tax credits for university contracts and chairs, etc.
10. Develop a successful and open relationship with CRA/ARQ and IQ both at the local and national level.
11. Participate in communication strategies within Ericsson to ensure the best usage of ITC in attracting new R&D mandates to Ericsson Canada or protecting existing ones.

You will have:

1. Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Sciences, Computer Sciences or equivalent.
2. Financial skills an asset.
3. Direct Experience in Research and Development a strong asset.
4. Excellent written and oral communication skills combined with intellectual curiosity and creative problem-solving abilities.
5. Broad knowledge of current mobile network technologies.
6. Prior experience with the SR&ED tax credit program an asset.
7. Language skills: Fluent in both French & English.

Typical Interfaces

Internal: Leadership teams, Development Units (PDU’s), Customer Unit, Finance, Tax, Legal, Sourcing/Supply, Human Resource/People/Payroll, Treasury.
External: Government Agencies & Auditors, Technical experts from CRA / IRS, Consultants, Industry Associations.

Tools & Resources:

SAP, Business Warehouse (P50), Microsoft Office (especially Excel) and other Analytics tools for data preparation, analysis, and visualization, Corporate Tax Software (TaxPrep).

Behavioral Competences:

1. Integrity.
2. Delivering result and meeting internal and external customer expectations.
3. Relating and Networking.
4. Persuading, Negotiating & Influencing.
5. Working with People.
6. Deciding and initiating action.
7. Formulating Strategies & Concepts.
8. Storytelling.

Why join Ericsson?

At Ericsson, you´ll have an outstanding opportunity. The chance to use your skills and imagination to push the boundaries of what´s possible. To build solutions never seen before to some of the world’s toughest problems. You´ll be challenged, but you won’t be alone. You´ll be joining a team of diverse innovators, all driven to go beyond the status quo to craft what comes next.

What happens once you apply?

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Diversity and Inclusion

Encouraging a diverse and inclusive organization is core to our values at Ericsson, that's why we nurture it in everything we do. We truly believe that by collaborating with people with different experiences we drive innovation, which is essential for our future growth. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply and realize their full potential as part of our Ericsson team. Ericsson is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.

Contact

If you need assistance or to request an accommodation due to a disability, please contact Ericsson at hr.direct.mana@ericsson.com.

Disclaimer

DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees in this position. They are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for this position, and you may be required to perform additional job tasks as assigned.

Location

Primary country and city: Canada (CA) || Montreal