Tax Services Payroll, Manager

PwC • Vancouver, BC

11d

About The Position

PwC's Employment Tax, Payroll & Rewards group assists domestic and non-domestic clients in understanding their Canadian employer tax considerations when doing business in Canada. They provide a comprehensive suite of services including consulting on cross-border employment, domestic payroll (taxability of benefits, province of employment), and outsourced payroll processing. The Rewards team focuses on stock compensation and other employee reward methods, offering consulting and plan structuring advice. PwC Canada’s Employment Tax, Payroll & Rewards group collaborates with global network firms to deliver best practices and insights. As a Tax Services Payroll Manager, you will be part of a team of problem solvers, addressing complex business issues from strategy to execution.

Requirements

• Experience in multi-provincial payroll rules and regulations, including exposure to Canadian payroll software’s (e.g. ADP, Ceridian/Dayforce, UKG, etc.)
• 5 years of experience in a similar role such as a Payroll Specialist, Payroll Manager, Global Mobility or Cross-Border Payroll Manager or Supervisor
• Strong understanding of employment tax rules and regulations, payroll delivery, and tax
• Strong knowledge in Canadian payroll landscape including the province of Quebec
• Superior communication (oral or written) and interpersonal skills that allow you to thrive in a team environment
• Project management skills
• Efficient at multitasking with a high attention to detail
• When applying to a Quebec based opportunity, fluency in French and English is required

Nice To Haves

• A qualified CPA designation and/or Payroll designation such as PLP and PCP are considered as an asset
• Knowledge of and experience in global mobility payroll implications including shadow payroll, gross-ups, and tax equalizations considered an asset
• Proficient with Microsoft Office
• Passion for excellent client service
• Excellent organizational skills
• A positive attitude
• An ability to work effectively on fixed timelines
• Outside of Quebec, fluency in French is a strong asset

Responsibilities

• Proactively assist in the management of a portfolio of clients, while reporting to Senior Managers, Directors, and Partners
• Consult with clients on their employment tax, payroll compliance, and process queries
• Support a team of junior resources in preparing outsourced payroll files, including detailed review of client-facing deliverables and providing coaching to junior staff on continuous improvement to file preparation and documentation
• Take ownership of documentation, analyze engagement economics, draft final billing for Partner review, and deliver meaningful individual performance evaluations on a timely basis
• Develop strong client relationships and identify potential opportunities to provide additional services
• Contribute to the development of your own and your team’s technical acumen
• Participate in recruiting activities and develop the capabilities of junior staff through reviewing work, training, and coaching for development and performance management
• Keep up to date with local and national business and economic issues
• Seek opportunities to learn about how PwC works as a global network of firms while building an internal & external network
• Follow risk management and compliance procedures

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• Inclusive benefits
• Flexibility programs
• Opportunities to participate in variable incentive pay programs which are designed to reward individual and firm-wide achievements

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees