Vialto Private Tax - Senior Associate

Vialto; Campbell (CA); Hybrid; USD 74,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

Vialto is seeking a tax professional to support global mobility tax compliance and advisory for employees on international assignments. You will prepare tax returns, advise on withholding and social security, and collaborate with finance and HR to ensure accurate payroll tax reporting.

The role emphasizes reducing tax-related risks, maintaining audit-ready records, and staying current on cross-border tax developments while supporting clients with strategic tax planning.

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of individual income tax issues and K-1 reporting.
• Excellent communication for client discussions and meetings.
• Experience managing engagements and balancing project economics with issues.
• Ability to lead teams and manage workloads while meeting client expectations.
• Research trends to develop proposals and advise on tax strategies.
• Experience with automation and digitization in a professional services environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and file tax returns for globally mobile employees within deadlines.
• Advise on tax planning, withholding, and social security contributions.
• Collaborate with finance and HR to report payroll taxes and social security.
• Educate employees on tax responsibilities for international assignments.
• Maintain detailed tax records for audit-readiness.
• Stay updated on international tax law developments.
• Present tax reports and recommendations to management and clients.
• Support global mobility tax strategy implementation.

Skills

Global mobility tax

K-1 reporting

Client communication

Engagement management

Data analysis

Automation & digitization

Pricing & proposals

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

Our globally integrated solutions support global workforce mobility, including immigration, tax, managed services, and digital solutions. As a trusted advisor of compliance, consulting and technology services to multinational corporations, we solve complex, cross-border workforce mobility challenges to ensure our clients and their employees have a consistent and compliant global mobility experience.

In this position, 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 include:

• Accurately prepare, review, and file tax returns and related deliverables for globally mobile employees within designated deadlines.
• Offer specialized advice and strategic recommendations to internal teams regarding tax planning, withholding responsibilities, and social security contributions
• Work in tandem with finance and HR departments to ensure precise calculation and reporting of payroll taxes and social security contributions
• Offer specialized tax advice on assignment structures, leveraging tax treaties, and identifying tax-efficient benefits.
• Educate and counsel employees on their tax responsibilities and the potential implications of international assignments.
• Provide guidance on tax equalization and protection policies to employees, ensuring clear understanding and compliance.
• Analyze employee compensation and payroll data to accurately calculate tax liabilities and identify potential benefits.
• Prepare supporting applications and documentation to optimize employees’ tax positions, including comprehensive data analysis and communication with assignees.
• Diligently maintain detailed tax records and documentation for accuracy and audit-readiness.
• Stay informed on the latest developments in international tax laws and regulations.
• Compile and present tax reports to management, auditors, and tax authorities, highlighting key findings and recommendations..
• Gain a broad understanding of other service lines within the business to identify cross-functional issues and collaborate with Tax SMEs for integrated solutions.
• Conduct in-depth research on country-specific tax issues, particularly in areas where the organization operates.
• Act as the primary point of contact for clients with employees on business trips, offering exceptional service and support
• Regularly communicate with clients to update them on the progress of trip assessments, address concerns and ensure client satisfaction
• Responsible for the financial management of the engagement (this includes billings, collection, metrics & KPIs tracking )
• Collaborate with clients to implement Global Mobility Tax strategies minimizing liabilities for both the company and the employee
• Recognize and actively seek out fresh business prospects within the existing client base, gained through a deep understanding of their changing requirements
• Work to expand the client portfolio and nurture existing client relationships to drive revenue growth
• Analyse market trends and competitive landscape to identify potential growth areas and opportunities

Minimum Years of Experience:

3 year(s)

Preferred Knowledge/Skills:

• Demonstrates thorough knowledge and/or a proven record of success in work with employees and partners of professional services firms. Individuals should have a thorough knowledge of individual income tax issues and K-1 reporting.
• Good communication skills for actively participating in client discussions and meetings; communicating a broad range of Firm services.
• Managing engagements including preparing concise, accurate documents and balancing project economics management with the occurrence of unanticipated issues.
• Creating a positive environment by monitoring workloads of the team while meeting client expectations and respecting the work-life quality of team members;
• Providing candid, meaningful feedback in a timely manner; and,
• Keeping leadership informed of progress and issues.
• As a tax technical professional, demonstrates ability to research business and industry trends to develop a point of view to leverage in assisting with proposals.
• Experimentation with automation & digitization in a professional services environment including but not limited to:
• Innovating through new and existing technologies, along with experimenting with digitization solutions; and,
• Working with large, complex data sets to build models and leverage data visualization tools. Exposure to pricing, client value and the negotiation process - including reviewing contracts and finding opportunities to introduce new pricing options.
• Understanding of global mobility issues is a plus but not required.

Additional Information:

Compensation Range: $73,600 - $116,000

This is a hybrid role with possibility of remote depending on location.

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.