Vialto Private Tax- Senior Associate

Vialto Partners is a market leader in global mobility services, dedicated to connecting the world. As the only stand-alone global mobility business, we offer a unique opportunity for clients, stakeholders, and colleagues. Our teams help companies streamline and manage their global mobility programs efficiently and compliantly, focusing on cross-border compliance and risk assessment for tax, immigration, business travel, rewards and compensation, and remote work.

Globally, Vialto Partners employs over 6,500 staff and continues to grow. You will collaborate with clients across diverse industries and geographical locations, embracing global assignments and opportunities to broaden your skills. We foster a culture of belonging where everyone can thrive, encouraging employees to bring their true selves and unique talents to positively impact the communities we serve.

About the role

Our globally integrated solutions support global workforce mobility, including immigration, tax, managed services, and digital solutions. As a trusted advisor, we provide compliance, consulting, and technology services to multinational corporations, solving complex cross-border workforce mobility challenges. In this role, you will uphold compliance with tax regulations and optimize tax processes for employees on international assignments, ensuring a smooth and compliant transition across countries. Your goal is to reduce tax-related risks and costs while ensuring adherence to relevant tax laws for both the organization and its employees.

Responsibilities

• Accurately prepare, review, and file tax returns and related deliverables for globally mobile employees within designated deadlines.
• Offer specialized advice and strategic recommendations to internal teams regarding tax planning, withholding responsibilities, and social security contributions.
• Work in tandem with finance and HR departments to ensure precise calculation and reporting of payroll taxes and social security contributions.
• Provide specialized tax advice on assignment structures, leveraging tax treaties, and identifying tax-efficient benefits.
• Educate and counsel employees on their tax responsibilities and the potential implications of international assignments.
• Provide guidance on tax equalization and protection policies to employees, ensuring clear understanding and compliance.
• Analyze employee compensation and payroll data to accurately calculate tax liabilities and identify potential benefits.
• Prepare supporting applications and documentation to optimize employees’ tax positions, including comprehensive data analysis and communication with assignees.
• Diligently maintain detailed tax records and documentation for accuracy and audit-readiness.
• Stay informed on the latest developments in international tax laws and regulations.
• Compile and present tax reports to management, auditors, and tax authorities, highlighting key findings and recommendations.
• Gain a broad understanding of other service lines within the business to identify cross-functional issues and collaborate with Tax SMEs for integrated solutions.
• Conduct in-depth research on country-specific tax issues, particularly in areas where the organization operates.
• Act as the primary point of contact for clients with employees on business trips, offering exceptional service and support.
• Regularly communicate with clients to update them on the progress of trip assessments, address concerns, and ensure client satisfaction.
• Responsible for the financial management of the engagement, including billings, collection, metrics, and KPIs tracking.
• Collaborate with clients to implement Global Mobility Tax strategies minimizing liabilities for both the company and the employee.
• Recognize and actively seek out fresh business prospects within the existing client base, gained through a deep understanding of their changing requirements.
• Work to expand the client portfolio and nurture existing client relationships to drive revenue growth.
• Analyze market trends and competitive landscape to identify potential growth areas and opportunities.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience.
• Thorough knowledge and/or a proven record of success in work with employees and partners of professional services firms.
• Thorough knowledge of individual income tax issues and K-1 reporting.
• Strong communication skills for actively participating in client discussions and meetings, and communicating a broad range of firm services.
• Experience managing engagements, including preparing concise, accurate documents and balancing project economics with unanticipated issues.
• Ability to create a positive environment by monitoring team workloads, meeting client expectations, and respecting work-life quality.
• Provide candid, meaningful feedback in a timely manner and keep leadership informed of progress and issues.

Skills

• As a tax technical professional, demonstrates ability to research business and industry trends to develop a point of view for proposals.
• Experience with automation and digitization in a professional services environment, including innovating through new technologies and working with large, complex data sets.
• Exposure to pricing, client value, and the negotiation process, including reviewing contracts and introducing new pricing options.
• Understanding of global mobility issues is a plus but not required.

Pay

Compensation range: $73,600 - $116,000.

Schedule

This is a hybrid role with the possibility of remote work depending on location.