Global Employer Services-Employment Tax Manager

Overview

An Employment Tax Manager assists clients with setting up global payroll, managing US employment tax liabilities, minimizing global compliance risks, and identifying and recovering overpaid US employment taxes. This role includes providing written employment tax advice, evaluating options to reduce employment tax burden and compliance costs, and identifying potential changes in employment tax policy and regulations. The manager will work with Core and Expatriate Tax Principals, Directors, and Senior Managers to deliver employment tax expertise to clients.

Responsibilities

Research

• Identify situations requiring research and conduct appropriate investigations
• Analyze researched facts and the sources utilized
• Prepare studies of US employment tax implications and outline alternative courses of action to clients
• Partner with other 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
• Oversee federal and state employment tax compliance efforts for clients (e.g., Forms 941/940, W2, state tax registrations, amended returns)
• Manage engagements to ensure engagement metrics are achieved
• Collaborate with Business Development and other strategic parties to drive 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 for remote and mobile workers
• Identify federal and state employment overpayment and tax savings opportunities related to M&A transactions
• Perform 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 set-up

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

Tax Specialization

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

Strategy Development

• Develop new or improved ideas to advance positions of 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 support development of goals and objectives
• Deliver periodic performance feedback and complete performance evaluations for Employment Tax Senior Associates, Associates, and Interns
• Serve as a Career Advisor to Employment Tax Senior Associates and Associates, as appropriate

Other Duties

• Perform other duties as required

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; focus in Accounting, preferred
• Master’s degree in Accounting/Taxation or J.D., preferred

Experience

• 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
• Experience with HRIS and third-party payroll service platforms (e.g., Workday, PeopleSoft, ADP, UKG, etc.), preferred
• Experience with payroll processing and payroll operations, preferred

License/Certifications

• CPA certification or other relevant certification (such as Enrolled Agent), preferred

Software

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel and Word, preferred
• Exposure to and familiarity with standard employment tax applications and research tools, preferred

Skills & Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Superior analytical and research skills
• Strong organizational skills, including 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 manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Capacity to effectively manage a team of tax professionals and delegate work assignments
• 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
• Executive presence and ability to act as primary contact on assigned engagements
• Ability to interact effectively with professionals at all levels
• Advanced knowledge of applying tax standards to deliver tax services effectively and efficiently
• Advanced knowledge of sources of relevant information used in tax filings
• Advanced knowledge and understanding of cause/effect for taxable conditions and potential tax issues

Compensation & Benefits

Salaries are determined after consideration of factors including qualifications, experience, skills, and geography.

• 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

Benefits may be subject to eligibility requirements.

Location

• Maryland
• NYC/Long Island/Westchester
• Washington DC

Equal Opportunity

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.