Brookfield · 6 hours ago
Senior Analyst, Payroll Tax (US and Canada)
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$95K/yr - $105K/yr
4+ years expBrookfield is a company that values long-term focus and development of its people. The Senior Analyst – Payroll Tax is responsible for ensuring accurate payroll tax processing for both Canada and the United States, partnering with various teams to implement controls and monitor compliance with tax legislation.
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Responsibilities
Manage and oversee payroll tax processing for US federal, state/local jurisdictions and Canadian federal and provincial/territorial jurisdictions — including withholding, employer contributions, remittances, filings and reconciliations
Act as a subject-matter expert on payroll tax regulations and implications (US: e.g., federal FICA/Medicare/Unemployment, state unemployment tax, local tax; Canada: federal CPP, EI, provincial/territorial tax, Employer Health Tax, etc.)
Coordinate with payroll/HRIS systems and vendors to ensure correct tax setup, deductions, classifications, tax rates, and reporting
Monitor changes in payroll tax laws and regulations in both Canada and US; assess impacts and drive implementation of required changes
Support filing of quarterly, annual and ad hoc payroll tax returns for US states/localities and Canadian provinces/territories. Investigate and resolve notices or audits from tax authorities
Reconcile payroll tax accounts (general ledger, bank, payroll register) for accuracy and completeness across both countries
Develop, document and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs), internal controls and audit documentation for payroll tax activities
Serve as key escalation point for payroll tax inquiries and issues from payroll teams, HR, finance and external auditors
Provide reporting and analytics on payroll tax metrics (e.g., remittance timeliness, balance sheet reconciliations, tax notices)
Drive process improvements, automation, and standardization of payroll tax workflows across Canada and US operations
Mentor and train junior payroll tax staff, support cross-functional teams on tax matters
Collaborate with external vendors/suppliers (tax filing services, payroll providers, third-party tax vendors) to ensure timely and accurate service delivery
Partner with Finance/Accounting for year-end tax activities: US W-2/1099 filings, Canadian T4/T4A filings, corporate tax support as needed
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field (or equivalent experience)
Minimum 4-6 years (or more) of payroll tax, payroll operations, tax compliance or similar experience — preferably covering both the US and Canada
Strong knowledge of US payroll tax regulations (federal, state/local) and Canadian payroll tax regulations (federal and provincial/territorial)
Experience working with payroll systems/HRIS and tax filing software; familiarity with vendor services for tax filings preferred
Proficiency in MS Excel (e.g., pivot tables, VLOOKUP, macros) and ability to analyze large data sets
Excellent attention to detail and ability to work under tight deadlines and with multiple jurisdictions
Strong communication (written and verbal) skills; ability to explain complex tax issues to non-tax stakeholders
Ability to lead projects, drive improvements and implement change
Ability to work across time zones
Preferred
Experience working with payroll systems/HRIS and tax filing software; familiarity with vendor services for tax filings preferred
Certification in payroll (e.g., CPP, FPC) or tax is preferred
Company
Brookfield
We are a leading global investment firm that invests on behalf of institutions and individuals around the world, with the goal of helping them to create long-term, sustainable wealth.
1001-5000 employees
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