Tax Services Payroll, Manager

Job Summary

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 on cross‑border employment, domestic payroll—including taxability of benefits and province of employment considerations—and an outsourced payroll processing team. Our Rewards team focuses on stock compensation and other methods of rewarding employees by providing consulting and plan‑structuring advice.

• 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 coaching 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.

• Experience in multi‑provincial payroll rules and regulations, including exposure to Canadian payroll software such as ADP, Ceridian/Dayforce, UKG, etc.
• A qualified CPA designation and/or Payroll designation such as PLP and PCP are considered an asset.
• 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 the Canadian payroll landscape including the province of Quebec.
• Knowledge of and experience in global mobility payroll implications including shadow payroll, gross‑ups, and tax equalizations considered an asset.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, with a passion for excellent client service and excellent organizational skills, a positive attitude and 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 with project management skills and efficient at multitasking with a high attention to detail.
• When applying to a Quebec based opportunity, fluency in French and English is required. Outside of Quebec, fluency in French is a strong asset.

The salary range for this position is $84,700 - $134,700. The posted salary range represents the expected hiring range for PwC locations in major city centres. In addition to base salary, eligible employees may have opportunities to participate in variable incentive pay programs which are designed to reward individual and firm‑wide achievements.

We are committed to providing accommodation throughout the application, interview, and employment process. If you require accommodation to be at your best, please let us know during the application process.