Location Brookfield Place New York - 250 Vesey Street, 15th Floor Brookfield Culture Brookfield has a unique and dynamic culture. We seek team members who have a long-term focus and whose values align with our Attributes of a Brookfield Leader: Entrepreneurial, Collaborative and Disciplined. Brookfield is committed to the development of our people through challenging work assignments and exposure to diverse businesses. Job Description Human Resources Services (HRS) is an internal function providing global operations and business support across Brookfield’s lines of business. Reporting to the VP HRIS and Payroll Operations, the Manager, Payroll Tax Compliance is responsible for supporting the US payroll operations team, which includes executive, union and non-union employees, director’s fees, and retirees, and benefits. The Manager will ensure compliance with Federal and State legislation as well as Fair Labor Standards Act that applies to payroll and ensuring compliance with company policies and SOC1 requirements. Partnering with the respective Brookfield companies’ HR and Finance teams, the incumbent oversees the annual compensation process from a payroll perspective, oversees and approves payroll journal entries and general ledgers, benefits and union dues funding. The Manager, Payroll Tax Compliance is also responsible for working with the Brookfield HRIS team for Workday HRIS payroll and benefits tables and codes administration and to create Workday HRIS environment change requests and validate test results when received before they are put into production. Responsibilities Manage and ensure compliance with all payroll tax regulations in both Canada and the U.S. Prepare, review, and file payroll tax returns (federal, state/provincial, and local) on a timely basis. Reconcile payroll tax filings to payroll system data and general ledger. Oversee the registration and maintenance of employer tax accounts in new jurisdictions. Lead audits and resolve any tax-related inquiries or issues with government agencies. Stay current with payroll tax legislation and implement necessary changes in systems and processes. Collaborate with payroll, accounting, HR, and external vendors to ensure accuracy in tax deductions and reporting. Provide training and support to payroll staff on tax-related matters. Analyze tax liabilities and ensure accurate year-end processes including W-2s (U.S.), T4s (Canada), and other annual reports. Monitor and manage payroll tax system configurations and integrations with third-party providers. Identify and implement process improvements and automation opportunities. Qualifications & Requirements Payroll management experience (specifically processing and running payroll) People management experience (in a Payroll Management capacity) FPC and CPP certifications preferred Excellent understanding of payroll and accounting Working knowledge of Workday preferred Strong relationship management skills, with a focus on internal client management Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word Excellent verbal and written communication skills Employs exceptional interpersonal skills Ability to travel as needed (US and Canada) New York Salary Range: $120,000 - $130,000 Our compensation structure is comprised of a base salary and a short-term incentive program (cash bonus). Cash compensation tends to vary based on geography to account for local market conditions and is set to be market competitive. Compensation decisions are based on a number of factors including relative experience, overall years of experience, industry experience, education and designations. Brookfield is committed to maintaining a Positive Work Environment that is safe and respectful; our shared success depends on it. Accordingly, we do not tolerate workplace discrimination, violence or harassment. Brookfield is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Should you require a Human Rights Code-protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs. Brookfield Asset Management is a leading global alternative asset manager with over US$1 trillion of assets under management across real estate, infrastructure, renewable power and transition, private equity and credit. Brookfield owns and operates long-life assets and businesses, many of which form the backbone of the global economy. Utilizing its global reach, access to large-scale capital and operational expertise, Brookfield offers a range of alternative investment products to investors around the world—including public and private pension plans, endowments and foundations, sovereign wealth funds, financial institutions, insurance companies and private wealth investors. Brookfield Asset Management Ltd. (BAM) is a public company listed on the New York (NYSE: BAM) and Toronto (TSX: BAM) stock exchanges. Brookfield Corporation is a public company listed on the New York (NYSE: BN) and Toronto (TSX: BN) stock exchanges.
