Payroll and Employment Tax Manager / Senior Manager

About the role

EY is looking for an experienced Manager or Senior Manager to join its Payroll and Employment Tax (PET) team in Montreal. The role leads and manages complex Canadian and international payroll advisory engagements for a diverse client base, providing payroll consulting to Canadian domestic clients on risk management, tax savings and payroll tax and social security compliance.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct Canadian/US domestic payroll compliance reviews and provide strategic payroll advisory services
• Advise clients on payroll strategy, compliance risks and best practices to optimize payroll operations
• Help clients comply with Canadian federal and provincial, as well as US federal and state, payroll legislation and regulations
• Assist clients in setting up international payroll across more than one jurisdiction
• Guide clients on multi-jurisdictional payrolls, tax calculations, deductions, benefits and statutory remittances
• Prepare and review payroll tax filings, reporting and reconciliations with CRA and other regulatory authorities
• Collaborate with clients, HR, finance teams and regulators to resolve payroll issues
• Manage client engagements, budgets, resources, invoicing and collections
• Mentor junior colleagues on tax technical, payroll advisory and performance management

Required profile

• Minimum of 5 years of significant experience in Canadian and US payroll advisory and compliance services
• Bachelor's degree, preferably in business and/or payroll compliance
• Professional designation
• Excellent verbal and written English and French
• Global mobility background is an asset

Required skills

• Knowledge of Canadian federal and provincial payroll legislation and multi-jurisdictional payroll processes
• Knowledge of US federal and state payroll legislation is an asset
• Expertise in payroll tax filing, reporting, reconciliation and statutory remittances with CRA and other regulators
• Proficiency with leading payroll software and ERP systems
• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

What we offer

• Competitive compensation linked to performance
• Total Rewards package with medical, prescription drug and dental coverage, a defined contribution pension plan, vacation policy, statutory holidays and paid personal days
• Support and coaching, learning opportunities and flexible ways to handle the role