job description - Payroll Manager
- Lead domestic and international payroll, tax compliance and associated reporting;
- Manage, review and approve the complete payroll process, ensuring payrolls are calculated correctly, all taxable benefits and incentives are recorded and verified, taxes are deducted and remitted appropriately, journal entries balance and payments are processed on time;
- Work in partnership with corporate HR, Accounting, Tax, site-based teams and external advisors,
- Research, coordinate and implement payroll requirements with regards to process and system improvements as additional business prerequisites arise;
- Oversee payroll systems and processes with the assistance of the Payroll and Benefits Supervisor;
- Implement and manage payroll procedures and controls, assist with internal and external audits and SOX compliance, and propose corrective action;
- Oversee periodic remuneration surveys, assist in the preparation of payroll budgets and accruals and oversee the implementation of approved budgets;
- Oversee training for payroll team including knowledge transfer and professional development, particularly for changes to regulatory requirements,
- Additional Skills & Qualifications:*
- Must Have:*
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration including Finance, Commerce, Accounting or other relevant discipline, and/or hold a valid Certified Public Accountant designation *(CPA)*
- Minimum of eight years of practical Canadian and US payroll experience of which three years in a senior supervisory or managerial function, preferably with a mid to large multi-jurisdiction company;
- A comprehensive understanding of payroll, payroll tax and the statutory environment in Canada and the US; previous international payroll and tax experience will be a distinct advantage;
- Recent experience in payroll budget development, forecasting and annual reporting including T4s and W2s;
- Expert level Excel skill
- Nice to Have:*
- Certified Payroll Manager *(CPM*) is a plus;
- Working experience supporting payroll audits and compliance with a publicly listed company or through client experience in public practice;
- Soft Skills:*
- Strong attention to detail, analytical and organized;
- Strong written and verbal communication skills to communicate professionally with both internal and external stakeholders;
- Ability to understand/maintain confidentiality, strong work ethics.
- Experience Level:* Entry Level
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