Global Employer Services-Employment Tax Manager

Overview

This role supports clients with global payroll setup, management of US employment tax liabilities, minimization of global compliance risk, and identification and recovery of overpaid US employment taxes. The position includes providing written employment tax advice, evaluating alternative approaches to reduce employment tax burden and compliance costs, and identifying potential changes in employment tax policy and regulations. It also involves marketing, networking, business development, and working closely with Core and Expatriate Tax leaders and senior management to deliver employment tax expertise.

Responsibilities

Research

• Identify situations where research is necessary and conduct appropriate investigation
• Analyze researched facts and the sources used
• Prepare studies of US employment tax implications and outline alternative courses of action for clients
• Partner with Core Tax and Specialized Tax Services professionals to resolve complex and contentious matters

Tax Compliance

• Ensure clients comply with applicable authorities while identifying options for managing employment tax and reporting obligations
• Work with leadership to oversee federal and state employment tax compliance efforts (e.g., Forms 941/940, W2, state tax registrations, amended returns, etc.)
• Manage engagements to ensure engagement metrics are achieved
• Collaborate with Business Development and other strategic parties to advance employment tax compliance and advisory service offerings

Tax Consulting

• Handle inquiries from federal and state agencies regarding employment tax issues and questions
• Assist clients with multi-state employment tax compliance, including policy design and implementation, related to remote and mobile workers
• Identify federal and state employment tax overpayment and tax savings opportunities for clients in connection with M&A transactions
• Conduct research on complex employment tax reporting and withholding scenarios
• Identify Employee Retention Credit and other COVID-19-related payroll tax credit opportunities
• Monitor implementation of work plans for employment tax consulting projects
• Provide recommended solutions and instructions for proper payroll setup

Tax Controversy

• Represent clients before employment tax authorities on contested issues
• Respond to questions from federal or state agencies
• Draft responses to examiner questions and challenges

Employment Tax Specialization

• Serve as an industry expert in Employment Tax Services
• Identify cross-selling opportunities across other tax specializations
• Manage Employment Tax Services provided to assigned clients
• Develop tools and/or improvements to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the Employment Tax Services practice

Strategy Development

• Develop new or improved ideas to advance clients and firm personnel through employment tax management
• Participate in relevant industry groups
• Lead marketing campaigns

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Supervise the day-to-day workload of Employment Tax Senior Associates and Associates on assigned engagements and review work product
• Ensure Employment Tax Senior Associates, Associates, and Interns are trained on relevant tax software and firm templates
• Evaluate performance of Employment Tax Senior Associates and Associates and assist with development of goals and objectives
• Deliver periodic performance feedback and complete performance evaluations for Employment Tax Senior Associates, Associates, and Interns
• Act as a Career Advisor to Employment Tax Senior Associates and Associates, as appropriate

Other Duties

• Perform other duties as required

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; focus in Accounting preferred
• Five (5) or more years of prior experience in employment tax, related tax, consulting, or payroll services experience, required
• Experience supervising employment tax professionals on a project or engagement basis, required
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Superior analytical and research skills
• Solid organizational skills, including the ability to meet project deadlines with attention to detail
• Ability to multi-task while working independently or within a group environment
• Proven ability to work in a deadline-driven environment and handle multiple projects simultaneously
• Capable of effectively managing a team of tax professionals and delegating work assignments as needed
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with internal and client personnel
• Ability to encourage a team environment on engagements and contribute to professional development of assigned personnel
• Executive presence and ability to act as primary contact on assigned engagements
• Ability to successfully interact with professionals at all levels
• Advanced knowledge of applying tax standards to ensure effective and efficient delivery of tax services
• Advanced knowledge of sources of relevant information utilized in tax filings
• Advanced knowledge and understanding of cause/effect for taxable conditions and potential tax issues

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Accounting/Taxation or J.D.
• Experience with HRIS and third-party payroll service platforms (e.g., Workday, PeopleSoft, ADP, UKG, etc.)
• Experience with payroll processing and payroll operations
• CPA certification or other relevant certification (such as Enrolled Agent)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel and Word
• Exposure to and familiarity with standard employment tax applications and research tools

Compensation & Benefits

• National Range: $79,800 - $168,000
• Maryland Range: $79,800 - $168,000
• NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $79,800 - $168,000
• Washington DC Range: $79,800 - $168,000

Individual salaries are determined after consideration of numerous factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and geography.

Benefits may be subject to eligibility requirements.

Location

• Maryland
• NYC/Long Island/Westchester
• Washington DC
• National (as applicable)