Global Mobility Tax - Manager

ACCA Careers; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Vialto invites applications for a Global Mobility Tax Manager. The role guides complex cross-border tax planning and compliance for globally mobile employees, partnering with multinationals to optimize processes while reducing risk and cost.

The position blends advisory work with hands-on execution. The ideal candidate brings 5+ years of Canada/US tax experience, some people management, and familiarity with AI-enabled tools to improve efficiency in a global service environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Canadian & US individual tax planning experience for employees.
• 1+ year of people management experience (resource allocation, budgets, and billing).
• Cross-border movement and expatriate issues experience preferred.
• Proven ability to develop and maintain strong client relationships.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Comfortable with working under pressure and proactive."
• Exposure to AI and emerging technologies to enhance efficiency.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business/Finance/International Business or related field.
• US CPA or IRS Enrolled Agent designation.

Responsibilities

• Tax Compliance & Advisory: review and sign tax returns for globally mobile employees, ensuring deadlines.
• Collaboration & Employee Support: oversee remote client project teams and coordinate with global delivery centers.
• Client & Business Development: act as main client contact, identify opportunities and expand relationships.
• Data Analysis & Reporting: analyze compensation and payroll data and present findings to management.
• Research & Cross-Functional Collaboration: research international tax issues with SMEs to develop integrated solutions.

Skills

Tax planning

People management

Client relationships

Analytical skills

AI tools

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

US CPA/EA designation

Job description

Join the leader in global work. Vialto helps leading organizations identify, develop, and execute their workforce priorities with confidence. Our practice areas include global tax, immigration, rewards, advisory and Vialto private and our team is the gold standard in navigating the complexities of cross-border compliance, and workforce strategies. We look for people our clients and assignees can count on to thoughtfully deliver clear solutions to complex problems.

To be the best in the business, we cultivate a dynamic, highly collaborative culture that fuels the growth of our people. We invite you to inquire boldly, learn deeply, and grow endlessly with us. You’ll work alongside recognized experts, shaping people-first, technology-driven solutions that drive the future of work. We help our clients achieve their goals and imagine new possibilities. And we can do the same for you. Whatever your aspirations, Vialto can help you find your way.

Job Description

As a Global Mobility Tax Manager, you will work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. Your role is essential in working with our clients to uphold compliance with tax regulations while optimizing tax processes for their employees on international assignments. This position is key in handling the tax consequences of global mobility and facilitating a smooth transition for employees across different countries. Your main objective is to reduce tax-related risks and costs, while ensuring that both the organization and its employees adhere to relevant tax laws

Responsibilities for this position include but are not limited to:

• Tax Compliance & Advisory: Review and sign tax returns for globally mobile employees, ensuring accuracy and adherence to deadlines. Provide tax and payroll advisory services to multinational companies and their globally mobile employees.
• Collaboration & Employee Support: Effectively oversee and coordinate remote client project teams, ensuring seamless collaboration with colleagues across global delivery centers to drive project success and operational efficiency.
• Client & Business Development: Act as the main point of contact for clients, providing tax guidance for business travelers, identifying new opportunities within the existing client base, and expanding relationships to drive business growth. Identify new business opportunities within existing client relationships, expand the client portfolio, and provide proactive recommendations based on market trends and regulatory changes.
• Data Analysis & Reporting: Analyze compensation and payroll data, prepare documentation for tax optimization, maintain detailed tax records, stay updated on international tax laws, and present key findings to management, auditors, and tax authorities.
• Research & Cross-Functional Collaboration: Conduct in-depth research on international tax issues, stay updated on evolving tax laws, and work with Subject Matter Experts to develop integrated solutions for clients.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years experiencing in Canadian & US individual tax planning for employees
• At least 1 year experience in people management with expertise in managing resource allocation, project workflows, budgets, and billing while ensuring team workload balance, client satisfaction, and a positive work environment.
• Preferred experience includes, cross-border movement including foreign national and expatriate issues, foreign tax compliance and the tax equalization process and managing international assignee populations of multinational clients.
• Proven ability to develop and maintain strong client relationships
• Strong analytical, organizational, and verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and a proactive attitude.
• Exposure to AI and emerging technologies, with the ability to leverage AI-enabled tools to enhance efficiency, support data-driven insights, and drive innovative solutions in a global service environment.
• Bachelor’s Degree in a field such as Business Administration/Management, Economics, Finance, International Business, Management, Quantitative Finance
• US CPA or IRS Enrolled Agent designation.

Additional Information

• This is a hybrid role, with an expectation of a minimum of two days/week in office. Available locations include: Calgary, Toronto, Vancouver.
• The salary range for this role is between $110,000 and 140,000 CAD. Individual salaries are based on education, geographic location, and alignment to the market data.
• We are an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected status.
• Please note, AI is used as part of the application process.