ZerotoOne Strategic – VP, Technical Operations – Ontario

Company: ZerotoOne Strategic

Location: Ontario

Expected salary:

Job date: Tue, 22 Jul 2025 22:41:55 GMT

Job description: Job Title: VP, Technical Operations
Location: Hybrid / Remote (Canada-based preferred)
Compensation: $200,000–$250,000 total annual package (includes base salary, performance bonus, health benefits, and stock options)About Zero To One StrategicZero To One Strategic is a fast-growing tech-enabled consulting firm specializing in SR&ED, grants, and non-dilutive funding strategies. As we scale rapidly, we’re looking for an experienced technical leader to ensure operational excellence, deliver high-quality outcomes, and help build the infrastructure that powers our growth.Role OverviewThe VP, Technical Operations is the senior-most technical leader at Zero To One Strategic, reporting directly to the executive team. This role is responsible for overseeing all technical operations across SR&ED and grant services, managing a team of technical writers, reviewers, and QA specialists. Inspired by the Research and Technology Manager (RTM) role at the CRA, the position is ideal for a proven technical leader with strong project management skills and deep experience in regulatory or technical environments.Key ResponsibilitiesTechnical Leadership & Oversight

  • Lead the technical operations function, including technical writers, reviewers, and QA.
  • Ensure all technical reviews meet internal standards and CRA compliance.
  • Sign off on high-impact reports and client deliverables involving complex eligibility or disputes.

Project Management & Operational Excellence

  • Design and implement project workflows that support on-time, high-quality delivery.
  • Continuously improve systems and processes to increase speed, scale, and quality.
  • Monitor team velocity and output to align with company growth targets.

Quality Assurance

  • Own QA and compliance processes across all technical deliverables.
  • Intervene in cases of disputes, CRA objections, or technical eligibility changes.

Team Development & Supervision

  • Recruit, train, and manage a growing technical team.
  • Set team goals, conduct performance reviews, and mentor high-potential staff.
  • Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and professional growth.

Stakeholder Collaboration

  • Work closely with the engineering team to co-design internal tools that improve speed, quality, and transparency.
  • Serve as the go-to technical contact for executive team, clients, and legal counsel.
  • Liaise with CRA and legal partners during audits, disputes, or claim escalations.

Strategic Planning & Budgeting

  • Co-create the vision and roadmap for technical operations in alignment with company strategy.
  • Manage budgets and allocate resources effectively across service lines.
  • Stay ahead of changes in CRA policies and ensure internal alignment with SR&ED requirements.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s in engineering, computer science, or a related field.
  • Minimum 2 years as a Research and Technology Manager (RTM) at the CRA (strongly preferred).
  • 8+ years of experience in technical operations, ideally in consulting, regulatory, or R&D-heavy environments.
  • Deep expertise in project management methodologies and tools.
  • Strong communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex concepts for clients and internal teams.
  • Experience collaborating with software and data teams to improve operations through tooling.

Preferred Attributes

  • Experience in a high-growth startup or innovation-led consulting firm.
  • Strong understanding of compliance, audit, and regulatory frameworks.
  • Proven success in managing cross-functional teams and high-stakes deliverables.
  • Calm under pressure; thrives in fast-moving, high-responsibility environments.

Why Join Us?You’ll be joining a company in hypergrowth mode, with a clear mission to help Canada’s most innovative companies access the funding they need to scale. This is your chance to shape the backbone of a firm that’s known for quality, precision, and trust.Ready to lead technical operations at one of the fastest-growing funding advisory firms in Canada? Go ahead and apply now on our website.

ZerotoOne Strategic – Senior Tax Associate – SR&ED – Ontario

Company: ZerotoOne Strategic

Location: Ontario

Expected salary: $70000 – 100000 per year

Job date: Wed, 23 Jul 2025 22:07:40 GMT

Job description: Senior Tax Associate – SR&EDLocation: Remote (Canada)
Department: Tax & Incentives
Employment Type: Full-TimeAbout the RoleWe are looking for a skilled and proactive Senior Tax Associate – SR&ED to join our growing team. You’ll work with a diverse client base and our internal technical experts to prepare robust, audit-ready SR&ED claims that help innovative companies access critical non-dilutive capital.Key Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with client financial and technical teams to build costing models for R&D projects.
  • Analyze client operations, technical documentation, and financial records to identify eligible SR&ED activities and expenditures.
  • Prepare SR&ED claim support files and technical documentation.
  • Use TaxPrep to complete and review tax schedules associated with SR&ED claims.
  • Act as a point of contact for CRA and provincial authorities regarding SR&ED filings.
  • Support clients during CRA reviews, including RFI preparation and participation in CRA interviews.
  • Take on ad hoc assignments and provide cross-functional support as needed.

Core Competencies

  • Tax and Accounting Expertise: Extensive experience with full-cycle accounting and corporate tax return preparation (T2) for various corporate entities.
  • Analytical Thinking: Able to interpret financial statements and develop accurate costing models for companies across varied industries.
  • Communication: Clear, professional communicator—both written and verbal—when dealing with clients, CRA, and internal teams.
  • Client Service Orientation: Approaches every interaction with empathy, professionalism, and a drive to add value.
  • Detail Orientation: High level of accuracy, especially under time pressure or with multiple client files.
  • Initiative: Self-starter who is comfortable navigating ambiguity in a fast-paced environment.
  • Collaboration: Able to work cross-functionally and contribute to a positive team culture.
  • Time Management: Skilled at prioritizing tasks and managing competing deadlines independently.

Success MetricsYou’ll know you’re succeeding in this role if you:

  • Prepare high-quality working papers and tax schedules with minimal revisions and high first-pass approval rates.
  • Earn strong client satisfaction scores and positive feedback on professionalism, responsiveness, and clarity.
  • Consistently meet internal and client deadlines without compromising accuracy or quality.
  • Demonstrate increasing autonomy in claim preparation, client communication, and CRA defense.
  • Contribute to team knowledge sharing and improvement of internal claim processes.

Required Qualifications

  • Tax/Accounting Experience: 3+ years in accounting or tax, including T2 return preparation.
  • Education: Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in accounting, tax, finance, or business.
  • Software: Proficient with TaxPrep/iFirm and spreadsheet tools (Excel or Google Sheets).
  • Other: Strong written and verbal communication skills. Able to work with clients, partners, and CRA professionally.

Preferred Qualifications

  • SR&ED Experience: 1–2+ years preparing and defending SR&ED claims. Candidates with advanced SR&ED experience will be considered for senior compensation tiers.
  • CPA designation
  • Experience with other tax software (ProFile, TaxCycle, CanTax, etc.).

What We Offer

  • Flexible Work: Work from anywhere in Canada with optional hybrid office access.
  • Growth Opportunities: Work closely with PhDs, former CRA staff, and technical experts committed to your development.
  • Impact: Help Canadian innovators unlock capital to grow and scale—your work truly matters.
  • Culture: A collaborative, kind, and high-performance team where your ideas are valued.
  • Compensation: Competitive salary, Range:$70,000 – $100,000, performance-based bonus, and benefits.
  • Professional Development: Paid training, CPA dues reimbursement, and access to internal and external learning resources.

To Apply:
If you’re excited about helping innovative companies access critical funding through SR&ED, while growing your career at a fast-moving, impact-driven team, we’d love to hear from you.

ZerotoOne Strategic – Sales Partner – Toronto, ON

Company: ZerotoOne Strategic

Location: Toronto, ON

Expected salary: $120000 – 150000 per year

Job date: Wed, 04 Jun 2025 22:55:17 GMT

Job description: Job Title: Growth Partner
Location: Toronto
Type: Full-Time
Start Date: August, 2025About Zero To One StrategicWe unlock scale for Canada’s most ambitious startups and scale-ups through friction-free access to SR&ED, grants, and other non-dilutive funding.Growing >30 % MoM, we’re building a revenue team that can keep pace—and we reward success with uncapped upside.About the RoleOwn and grow a personal pipeline—50 % self-sourced, 50 % inbound—closing fast (1-3 month) deals while becoming a familiar face across Toronto’s tech events.Key Responsibilities

  • Drive New Revenue – Leverage your network of founders, VCs, accelerators, fractional CFOs, law & accounting firms to originate ~50 % of your own opportunities; convert inbound demand for the rest.
  • Hit & Raise Quota – Build a $5 M qualified pipeline and close $1.5 M+ new ARR in year 1.
  • Show Up in the Ecosystem – Attend/host at least one Toronto startup event every week (or every other week) and track ROI.
  • Master the Offer – Articulate clear ROI on SR&ED, grants, and stacked funding strategies; publish 2–3 LinkedIn insights per month to build thought-leadership.
  • Run a Clean Desk – Own your pipeline end-to-end in HubSpot—prompt responses, meticulous notes, accurate forecasts, on-time follow-ups.

What We’re Looking For

  • 3+ years hunting net-new business in consulting, tech, or professional services—quota ≥$1 M.
  • Documented success hitting/exceeding targets on 1–3 month sales cycles.
  • Deep network in Canada’s startup ecosystem (VCs, incubators, founder circles, fractional CFOs).
  • Personable storyteller who’s detail-oriented and lightning-fast on customer comms.
  • Comfortable with weekly in-person networking; thrives on autonomy and accountability.

What We Offer

  • $120k–$150k OTE (base + commission) with no cap—top performers regularly exceed $200k.
  • Equity/profit-share potential as we scale.
  • Remote-first flexibility with a Toronto hub for events.
  • Vacation, wellness days, and professional-development budget.
  • Plenty of runway for career growth as we scale—shape it your way.

Click Apply through Breezy and tell us why you’re the right closer for the job.Psst… still reading? To really stand out, email your proudest deal win to careers @ 021strategic.com—we love keeners.