Senior Analyst, Payroll Tax

Brookfield Asset Management•Chicago, IL

8d•$85,000 - $105,000

About The Position

Human Resources Services (HRS) is an internal function providing global operations and business support across Brookfield’s lines of business. The Senior Analyst, Payroll Tax is responsible for accurate and compliant payroll tax processing for the organization’s operations in Canada and the United States. The role partners with payroll, tax, finance, and HR teams to interpret tax legislation, implement controls, monitor filings and remittances, resolve issues, and continuously improve payroll tax processes across both countries. The position manages payroll tax activities across US federal, state, and local jurisdictions and Canadian federal, provincial, and territorial jurisdictions. It serves as a subject-matter expert on applicable payroll tax requirements, coordinates with payroll systems and vendors, monitors legislative changes, supports tax filings and audits, reconciles accounts, and maintains procedures and audit documentation. The role also provides reporting and analytics, mentors junior staff, drives workflow improvements, collaborates with external service providers, and partners with Finance and Accounting on year-end tax activities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
Minimum 4–6 years of payroll tax, payroll operations, tax compliance, or similar experience.
Strong knowledge of US payroll tax regulations at the federal, state, and local levels.
Strong knowledge of Canadian payroll tax regulations at the federal, provincial, and territorial levels.
Experience working with payroll systems or HRIS and tax filing software.
Proficiency in MS Excel, including pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and macros, and ability to analyze large data sets.
Excellent attention to detail and ability to work under tight deadlines and across multiple jurisdictions.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain complex tax issues to non-tax stakeholders.
Ability to lead projects, drive improvements, and implement change.
Ability to work across time zones.

Nice To Haves

Experience covering both the United States and Canada.
Familiarity with vendor services for tax filings.
Payroll certification (e.g., CPP or FPC) or tax certification.

Responsibilities

Manage and oversee payroll tax processing for US federal, state, and local jurisdictions and Canadian federal, provincial, and territorial jurisdictions, including withholding, employer contributions, remittances, filings, and reconciliations.
Serve as a subject-matter expert on payroll tax regulations and implications in the United States and Canada.
Coordinate with payroll and HRIS systems and vendors to ensure correct tax setup, deductions, classifications, rates, and reporting.
Monitor payroll tax law and regulation changes in Canada and the United States, assess impacts, and implement required changes.
Support quarterly, annual, and ad hoc payroll tax returns for US states and localities and Canadian provinces and territories; investigate and resolve tax authority notices and audits.
Reconcile payroll tax accounts, including general ledger, bank, and payroll register accounts, across both countries.
Develop, document, and maintain standard operating procedures, internal controls, and audit documentation for payroll tax activities.
Act as an escalation point for payroll tax inquiries and issues from payroll teams, HR, Finance, and external auditors.
Provide reporting and analytics on payroll tax metrics, including remittance timeliness, balance sheet reconciliations, and tax notices.
Drive process improvements, automation, and standardization of payroll tax workflows across Canada and the United States.
Mentor and train junior payroll tax staff and support cross-functional teams on tax matters.
Collaborate with external vendors and suppliers, including tax filing services, payroll providers, and third-party tax vendors, to ensure timely and accurate service delivery.
Partner with Finance and Accounting on year-end tax activities, including US W-2/1099 filings, Canadian T4/T4A filings, and corporate tax support as needed.