Global Employee Tax and Compensation Manager

PIMCO • Newport Beach, CA

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About The Position

The Global Employee Tax and Compensation Manager will serve as PIMCO’s in-house expert on global employee taxation matters (including advisory, compliance, and risk management) as well as select compensation plan administration. The role will collaborate with a wide variety of stakeholder teams, including HR, Finance, Legal, and external advisors to help administer various programs accurately and efficiently, while also serving as a direct go-to resource for PIMCO employees and executives on these matters. This individual will also provide strategic advice based on experience, industry best practices, and legal/regulatory evolutions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, or related field; advanced degree or CPA/EA preferred.
• 7+ years’ experience in employee taxation and compensation, ideally within financial services, asset management, or other related industries.
• Deep understanding of deferred compensation plans, 409A, partnership taxation, and multistate tax rules.
• Experience working with trustees, auditors, and tax/financial advisors.
• Proficiency with technology and a strong analytical orientation; skilled in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and .
• Proven creative and innovative problem-solver, leveraging data-driven insights to address complex challenges.
• Ability to manage complex, multicountry compensation structures with precision.
• Proven creative and innovative problem-solver, leveraging data-driven insights to address complex challenges.
• Demonstrates a client-focused mindset with exceptional interpersonal skills; able to establish credibility and influence a wide range of stakeholders.
• Adept at navigating ambiguity and complexity across functions and regions to deliver strategic alignment and impact.
• Track record of managing multiple priorities effectively in fast-paced, dynamic environments, supported by strong organizational and project management abilities.
• Open to new ideas, quick to learn, and passionate about driving process enhancements and operational efficiency.
• Experience in change management and project leadership.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to adapt messaging to diverse audiences.
• Demonstrates a results-driven approach and a proactive attitude, consistently taking initiative to support business and team objectives.
• Strong ethical integrity, sound judgment, and dedication to creating an inclusive and respectful workplace culture.

Responsibilities

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of employment tax legislation and ensure PIMCO’s approach and policies reflect current requirements.
• Provide executive and broader employee tax support, including partnership taxation, K1 interpretation, and audit responses.
• Serve as the internal employee tax SME, providing guidance to and partnering with various functional groups to ensure decisions adequately consider any potential impact on employee taxation.
• Support HR with employment tax considerations in recruitment, terminations, transfers/mobility, and incentive planning.
• Serve as one of PIMCO’s main liaisons with various external partners (e.g., BSI, Newport Trust, Charles Schwab, RSM, outside counsel, etc.), including for work related to wage audit responses, state-level tax compliance, 401(k), testing, etc.
• Help administer PIMCO’s Executive Deferred Compensation Plan (EDCP) and other deferred compensation plans, including eligibility, enrollment, distributions, compliance, and participant support.
• Help oversee PIMCO’s equity program, including distributions, QMS auctions, payroll coordination, plan development, etc.
• Support select PIMCO Foundation audits and annual filings.
• Streamline operating processes and leverage best-in-class documentation protocols.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees