Tax Services Payroll, Manager

Pwc Canada•Toronto, ON

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. We provide a comprehensive suite of services which includes consulting services on cross border employment, domestic payroll including taxability of benefits, province of employment considerations, and we have a payroll processing team that supports our clients’ needs in an outsourced payroll function. In addition, our Rewards team focuses on stock compensation and other methods of rewarding employees by providing consulting and plan structuring advice. PwC Canada’s Employment Tax, Payroll & Rewards group works closely with other network firms around the globe to bring best practices and leading insight to our clients. As a Tax Services Payroll Manager, you’ll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve 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
Proficient with Microsoft Office
Passion for excellent client service
Excellent organizational skills
A positive attitude
An ability to work effectively on fixed timelines
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
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