Global Mobility Tax - Senior Associate

ACCA Careers; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Vialto Partners seeks a Senior Associate to uphold tax compliance and optimize tax processes for globally mobile employees across countries. This role focuses on reducing tax-related risks while ensuring adherence to relevant tax laws.

The position is hybrid with two days in office, and locations include Calgary, Toronto, or Vancouver. You will collaborate with global delivery centers, analyze payroll data, and support advisory services for multinational clients.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years experiencing in Canadian & US individual tax planning for employee
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Tax Compliance & Advisory: Prepare, review, and file 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.
• 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.

Skills

Canadian & US tax planning

Cross-border movement

Client relationships

Analytical & communication skills

AI awareness

Proactive attitude

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration/Management, Economics, Finance, International Business, Management, Quantitative Finance

Job description

Vialto is a market leader in global mobility services. Our purpose is to ‘Connect the world’. We are unique and the only stand‑alone global mobility business. This presents a rare opportunity for our clients, stakeholders and colleagues.

Our teams help companies streamline and effectively manage their global mobility programs in a cost-efficient and compliant manner. Our services focus on providing cross-border compliance and risk assessment for tax, immigration, business travel, rewards and compensation, and remote work.

Working at Vialto Partners is about getting the chance to be part of a global and dynamic team. Globally, Vialto Partners has over 6,500 staff in over 50 countries around the world, and continues to grow. You will work with clients from a range of industries and different geographical locations. We believe in connecting the world and supporting our colleagues to do the same in their careers by undertaking assignments and opportunities globally that broaden their skills and ultimately benefit our clients.

Vialto is unstoppable when we work together in a culture of belonging, where everyone can thrive. We encourage employees to bring their true selves and share their unique talents and expertise to positively impact the communities we serve.

To learn more about what we do, tune in to our podcast On the Move to hear expert insights on issues affecting global mobility, and read about the latest news in the industry. You can also follow us on Linkedin and Instagram.

Job Description

As a Senior Associate, your role is essential in upholding compliance with tax regulations and optimizing tax processes for 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: Prepare, review, and file 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.
• 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.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years experiencing in Canadian & US individual tax planning for employee
• 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

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
• Compensation range: $75,000 to $95,000 CAD
• 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.