PWC

Tax Services Payroll, Manager

PWC$84K — $134K *
Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in payroll management or global mobility roles
  • Proven knowledge of multi-provincial payroll rules in Canada
  • Qualified CPA and/or payroll credentials (PLP or PCP) considered an asset
  • Strong grasp of employment tax regulations and compliance
  • Experience with Canadian payroll software (e.g. ADP, Ceridian)
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; French fluency is a must for Quebec roles
  • Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple deadlines

Responsibilities

  • Manage a diverse portfolio of clients in employment tax and payroll compliance
  • Consult with clients on employment tax queries and payroll processes
  • Guide junior team members in preparing outsourced payroll files and enhancing their skillsets
  • Oversee documentation, analyze engagement economics, and manage billing processes
  • Foster strong client relationships and identify upsell opportunities
  • Contribute to team knowledge and professional development
  • Engage in recruitment and training of junior staff

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional growth and development
  • Access to a global network of experts and best practices
  • Involvement in diverse client projects across various sectors
  • Emphasis on continuous improvement and innovation in service delivery
Full Job Description

Line of Service

Tax

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Entrepreneurial & Private Business (EPB) - General

Management Level

Manager

Job Description & 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 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. 

The opportunity

As aTax ServicesPayroll Manager,you’llwork as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: 

  • Proactivelyassistin 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-facingdeliverablesand 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 ona timelybasis 

  • Develop strong client relationships andidentifypotential opportunities to provide additionalservices 

  • 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 

Whatyou’llbring 

  • Experience in multi-provincial payroll rules and regulations, including exposure to Canadian payroll software’s (e.g.ADP, Ceridian/Dayforce, UKG, etc.)

  • A qualified CPA designationand/orPayroll designation such asPLP andPCP are considered as an asset

  • 5 years of experience in a similar role such asaPayroll Specialist, Payroll Manager, Global Mobilityor Cross-BorderPayroll 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

  • Knowledgeof andexperience in global mobility payroll implications including shadow payroll, gross-ups, and tax equalizations considered an asset

  • Proficient with Microsoft Office,passion for excellent client serviceand excellent organizational skills, a positiveattitudeand an ability to work effectively on fixed timelines are desirable

  • Superior communication (oral or written) and interpersonal skills that allow youto thrivein 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 isrequired.Outside of Quebec, fluency in French is a strong asset 

This newly created role reflects our commitment to growth and delivering distinctive value for our clients and stakeholders.

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. Given our national recruiting approach, ranges may vary for positions in other locations. At PwC Canada, base salary is determined by your skills, experience, qualifications and work location. 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 offering competitive compensation andadhereto all relevant pay transparency legislation.During the hiring process, our Talent Acquisition team will provide details about our comprehensive total rewards package. 

Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified)

Degrees/Field of Study required:

Degrees/Field of Study preferred:

Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified)

Required Skills

Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Accounting and Financial Reporting Standards, Active Listening, Analytical Thinking, Business Tax Returns, Coaching and Feedback, Communication, Creativity, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Financial Review, Financial Statement Analysis, Inclusion, Intellectual Curiosity, Learning Agility, Optimism, Preparing Tax Documents, Professional Courage, Relationship Building, Self-Awareness, Service Excellence, Strategic Questioning, Tax Accounting {+ 6 more}

Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)

Travel Requirements

Not Specified

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

No

Government Clearance Required?

No

Job Posting End Date

About PWC

PwC is a multinational professional services network of firms headquartered in London, United Kingdom, operating as partnerships under the PwC brand. PwC ranks as the second-largest professional services network in the world and is considered one of the Big Four accounting firms, along with Deloitte, EY and KPMG. PwC firms operate in 157 countries, 742 locations, with 276,000 people. As of 2020, 26% of the workforce worked in the Americas, 26% in Asia, 32% in Western Europe, 5% in Middle East and Africa and 11% in Central and Eastern Europe and Central Asia.
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Size
284,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1998

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