Global Mobility Tax - Senior Associate

Vialto UK & Ireland; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Vialto seeks a Senior Associate to uphold tax compliance and optimize tax processes for globally mobile employees. You’ll manage tax consequences of cross-border assignments and reduce risks while ensuring adherence to laws across jurisdictions.

Responsibilities include preparing tax returns, advising on payroll, coordinating remote teams, and analyzing data for performance and cost savings. Hybrid role with offices in Canada (Calgary, Toronto, Vancouver) and strong client leadership.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of Canadian & US individual tax planning experience for employees.
• Cross-border movement experience including foreign national and expatriate issues is a plus.
• Proven ability to build and maintain client relationships.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and written communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure with a proactive mindset.
• Exposure to AI-enabled tools to enhance efficiency and data-driven insights.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business/Finance/International Tax or related field.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and file tax returns for globally mobile employees with accuracy and deadlines.
• Provide tax and payroll advisory services to multinational clients and their employees.
• Coordinate remote client teams and collaborate with global delivery centers for project success.
• Analyze compensation data, maintain tax records, and report findings to management and authorities.

Skills

Canadian tax

US tax

Cross-border tax

Client relationships

Analytical skills

Communication skills

AI/data tools

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration/Finance/International Tax

Tools

AI-enabled tools

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 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
• The salary range for this role is between $75,000 and $95,000 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.