Global Employee Tax and Compensation Manager
PIMCO
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Newport Beach • California • New York • United States
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Salary
💰 $205,000 - $240,000 per year
About the role
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of employment tax legislation and ensure PIMCO’s approach and policies reflect current requirements.
- Provide executive and broader employee tax support, including partnership taxation, K‑1 interpretation, and audit responses.
- Serve as the internal employee tax SME, providing guidance to and partnering with various functional groups to ensure decisions adequately consider any potential impact on employee taxation.
- Support HR with employment tax considerations in recruitment, terminations, transfers/mobility, and incentive planning.
- Serve as one of PIMCO’s main liaisons with various external partners (e.g., BSI, Newport Trust, Charles Schwab, RSM, outside counsel, etc.), including for work related to wage audit responses, state-level tax compliance, 401(k), testing, etc.
- Help administer PIMCO’s Executive Deferred Compensation Plan (EDCP) and other deferred compensation plans, including eligibility, enrollment, distributions, compliance, and participant support.
- Help oversee PIMCO’s equity program, including distributions, QMS auctions, payroll coordination, plan development, etc.
- Support select PIMCO Foundation audits and annual filings.
- Streamline operating processes and leverage best-in-class documentation protocols.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, or related field; advanced degree or CPA/EA preferred.
- 7+ years’ experience in employee taxation and compensation, ideally within financial services, asset management, or other related industries.
- Deep understanding of deferred compensation plans, 409A, partnership taxation, and multi‑state tax rules.
- Experience working with trustees, auditors, and tax/financial advisors.
- Proficiency with technology and a strong analytical orientation; skilled in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Workday.
- Proven creative and innovative problem-solver, leveraging data-driven insights to address complex challenges.
- Ability to manage complex, multi‑country compensation structures with precision.
- Demonstrates a client-focused mindset with exceptional interpersonal skills; able to establish credibility and influence a wide range of stakeholders.
- Adept at navigating ambiguity and complexity across functions and regions to deliver strategic alignment and impact.
- Track record of managing multiple priorities effectively in fast-paced, dynamic environments, supported by strong organizational and project management abilities.
- Open to new ideas, quick to learn, and passionate about driving process enhancements and operational efficiency.
- Experience in change management and project leadership.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to adapt messaging to diverse audiences.
- Demonstrates a results-driven approach and a proactive attitude, consistently taking initiative to support business and team objectives.
- Strong ethical integrity, sound judgment, and dedication to creating an inclusive and respectful workplace culture.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- 401(k) matching
- Flexible work hours
- Paid time off
- Professional development opportunities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
employee taxationdeferred compensation planspartnership taxationmulti-state tax rulesaudit responseswage audit compliancefinancial analysisdata-driven insightsproject managementchange management
Soft Skills
problem-solvinginterpersonal skillsclient-focused mindsetorganizational abilitiescommunication skillsstrategic alignmentadaptabilityinitiativecreativityinfluence
Certifications
Bachelor's degree in AccountingBachelor's degree in FinanceBachelor's degree in TaxationCPAEA