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Ernst & Young

Global professional services: consulting, assurance, tax

Services Fiscalité – Chef d'équipe ou chef d'équipe senior - Paie et emploi, Fiscalité ‒ Montréal

Payroll AccountingUpdated on Nov 14
Full-timeMontreal, QC, CanadaNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Extensive experience of at least five years providing payroll advisory and compliance services under Canadian and United States laws and regulations.
  • A bachelor's degree; Business Administration is preferred.
  • Strong knowledge of Canadian federal and provincial payroll laws and compliance requirements and multi-country payroll processes.
  • Knowledge of United States federal and state payroll laws and compliance requirements is an asset.
  • Proven expertise preparing payroll tax returns, reports, and reconciliations and managing statutory remittances to the Canada Revenue Agency and other regulatory bodies.
  • Proficiency with leading payroll software and enterprise resource planning packages, and ability to optimize payroll operations and lead projects.
  • Ability to advise clients on payroll strategies, compliance risks, and best practices to improve operational efficiency.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail in managing payroll data and resolving compliance issues.
  • Strong stakeholder-management and communication skills to collaborate with clients, Human Resources and Finance teams, and regulatory bodies.
  • Ability to work in a dynamic, client-focused environment while managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
  • Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development and ability to research and resolve tax issues.
  • Experience in international mobility is an asset.
  • Strong French and English writing and verbal communication skills.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
  • A payroll compliance professional designation is required as an alternative qualification.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct payroll withholding compliance reviews under Canadian and United States laws and regulations and provide strategic advice.
  • Advise clients on payroll strategies, compliance risks, and best practices to optimize payroll operations.
  • Help clients comply with federal and provincial payroll laws in Canada and federal and state payroll laws in the United States.
  • Help clients deploy international payroll services across multiple countries.
  • Advise on payroll processes, including multi-country payroll management, tax calculations, withholdings, benefits, and statutory remittances.
  • Prepare and review payroll tax returns, reports, and reconciliations for the Canada Revenue Agency and other regulatory bodies.
  • Collaborate with clients, Human Resources and Finance teams, and regulatory bodies to resolve payroll issues and ensure smooth operations.
  • Stay current on changes to payroll laws, industry trends, and emerging technologies.
  • Manage multiple client engagements simultaneously, including budgets, resources, billing, and collection activities.
  • Assist clients with employment tax audits and respond to payroll-related questions.
  • Coach junior colleagues on technical tax skills, payroll advisory services, and performance management while fostering a positive team culture.

Desired Qualifications

  • Knowledge of United States federal and state payroll laws and compliance requirements.
  • Experience in international mobility.
  • A bachelor's degree in Business Administration.

About the Company

Ernst & Young

Global professional services: consulting, assurance, tax

EY (Ernst & Young) provides professional services at a global scale, offering consulting, assurance, tax, and transaction advisory services. It serves clients across industries such as technology, media, real estate, hospitality, and construction. Instead of selling a single product, EY works with clients through tailored engagements where cross-disciplinary teams analyze challenges, design strategies, perform audits, help with tax planning, and assist with mergers or divestitures. What sets EY apart is its worldwide reach and integrated service model, industry-specific expertise, and focus on responsible business practices like sustainability, cybersecurity, and workforce flexibility. EY’s goal is to help organizations improve performance, manage risk, and achieve sustainable growth while building a better working world.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Boston, MA
Founded
1991

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