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Andersen Corporation · 1 month ago

Senior Manager – Compensation & Benefits / Payroll Tax Advisory

Foster City, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$180K/yr - $256K/yr

8+ years exp

Andersen is a leading firm in Tax, Valuation, and Business Advisory, offering a collaborative and inclusive environment. The Senior Manager will lead complex client engagements in payroll tax compliance and compensation planning, while mentoring junior staff and expanding market presence.

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Growth Opportunities

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Advise clients on U.S. federal, state, and local payroll tax compliance, including but not limited to fringe benefits, equity compensation, mobile workforce taxation, and worker classification

Lead payroll tax audits and manage risk mitigation strategies for clients

Provide guidance on global compensation planning, cross-border payroll issues and HR program related policies

Interpret and apply IRS, and state-level regulations to client-specific scenarios

Collaborate with various Andersen stakeholders to excel in client-specific deliverables

Manage and mentor a team of consultants and managers across multiple engagements

Review technical deliverables and ensure high-quality client service

Foster a culture of continuous learning and innovation within the team

Qualification

Payroll tax complianceCompensation consultingClient engagement managementFederalState taxationGlobal mobility issuesPayroll systems proficiencyEntrepreneurial mindsetCommunicationRelationship-building skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Tax, Finance, or related field

8+ years of relevant experience in employment tax, payroll compliance, or compensation consulting, preferably in a Big 4 or similar consulting environment

Proven track record of managing complex client engagements and leading cross-functional teams

Strong understanding of Federal and State payroll taxation, payroll systems, equity compensation, fringe benefits, and worker classification rules

Proficient in conducting research independently on complex tax topics

Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills

Entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for growing business and developing innovative solutions

Experience with global mobility or international payroll tax issues

Familiarity with Workday, ADP, or other payroll platforms

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis upon hire