Tax Services – Manager, Payroll (Bilingual FR / EN)

PwC; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 82,000 - 137,000; Full time

Job summary

As a Payroll Manager at a leading company, you will be integral in managing client portfolios and ensuring compliance with payroll regulations. Your expertise in Canadian payroll software and tax rules will directly impact client satisfaction and operational efficiency. This position promises a collaborative environment where you will mentor junior staff while tackling complex payroll challenges.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package

Inclusive benefits

Flexibility programs

Qualifications

• Experience in multi-provincial payroll rules and regulations.
• Strong understanding of employment tax and payroll delivery.
• Knowledge of Canadian payroll landscape including Quebec.

Responsibilities

• Assist in management of a portfolio of clients.
• Support junior resources in preparing outsourced payroll files.
• Consult with clients on employment tax and payroll compliance.

Skills

Organizational skills

Client service

Communication

Analytical Thinking

Education

Degree in Accounting or related field

Tools

ADP

Ceridian / Dayforce

UKG

Microsoft Office

Job description

SummaryPwC'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.

Meaningful work you’ll be part of

As a Payroll Manager, you’ll work 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 :

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 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 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

Experiences and skills you’ll use to solve

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

Strong understanding of employment tax rules and regulations, payroll delivery, and tax

Strong knowledge in 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

Passion for excellent client service

Excellent organizational skills, a positive attitude and an ability to work effectively on fixed timelines are desirable

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

PwC Canada is committed to cultivating an inclusive, hybrid work environment. Exact expectations for your team can be discussed with your interviewer

PwC BC Region Pay Range Information

The salary range

• for this position is $82,300.00 - $ 137,000.00 CAD, plus individuals may be eligible for an annual bonus payment. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon your skills, experience, qualifications and geographic location.
• Please note that the salary range for this position is reflected for our British Columbia region. Given our national recruiting approach, we recruit (and may hire) in other regions and therefore the salary range may differ depending on the work location. PwC is committed to competitive compensation and sharing salary ranges in accordance with applicable pay transparency legislation as they arise.

Why you’ll love PwC

We’re inspiring and empowering our people to change the world. Powered by the latest technology, you’ll be a part of diverse teams helping public and private clients build trust and deliver sustained outcomes. This meaningful work, and our continuous development environment, will take your career to the next level. We reward your impact, and support your wellbeing, through a competitive compensation package, inclusive benefits and flexibility programs that will help you thrive in work and life. Learn more about our Application Process and Total Rewards Package at :

PwC Canada acknowledges that we work and live across Turtle Island, on the land that is now known as Canada, which are the lands of the ancestral, treaty and unceded territories of the First Nations, Métis and Inuit Peoples. We recognize the systemic racism, colonialism and oppression that Indigenous Peoples have experienced and still go through, and we commit to allyship and solidarity.

Education

Degrees / Field of Study required : Degrees / Field of Study preferred :

Certifications

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

Travel Requirements

Not Specified

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

Government Clearance Required?

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