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Employment Tax, Senior Manager

AT CVS Health
CVS Health

Employment Tax, Senior Manager

Woonsocket, RI

At CVS Health, we're building a world of health around every consumer and surrounding ourselves with dedicated colleagues who are passionate about transforming health care.As the nation's leading health solutions company, we reach millions of Americans through our local presence, digital channels and more than 300,000 purpose-driven colleagues - caring for people where, when and how they choose in a way that is uniquely more connected, more convenient and more compassionate. And we do it all with heart, each and every day.Position Summary

Responsible for HRSS Employment Tax and Governance of Service Providers relating to all aspects of payroll tax delivery and solutions for CVS Health. This position ensures service delivery of all payroll tax related processes ensuring compliance while meeting or exceeding our enterprise goals and targets. This position will identify and resolve issues, lead, or participate in complex projects, ensure continuous process improvement, and manage outsourcing relationships.

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In this role, this position is accountable to oversee the governance of vendors providing payroll tax services related to both employee and employer withholdings as well as meeting all Federal and State filing guidelines in a fully compliant manner. This is done for 145+ unique FEIN's, over 4k local, and 1k state income tax accounts. The yearend W-2 process issues over 455k documents to colleagues employed at CVS Health. Federal withholding exceeds $2.2B in payments along with FICA amounts more than $1.2B in each of the Employer and Employee contributions.Willingness to travel as needed and working in a balanced hybrid environment
Required Qualifications
  • Experience preparing or reviewing federal and state tax returns for U.S
  • Minimum of 7+ years of work experience in a professional tax organization
  • Ability to translate complex data from a range of sources into leader ready insights and deliverables.
  • Proficiency with tax software such as ADP Employment Tax or other tax software
  • Proven experience in managing, coaching, and mentoring junior colleagues.
  • Deep knowledge of statutory taxes, benefits and other withholdings and the pre/post tax treatment
  • Must have knowledge of all aspects in payroll, including equity-based compensation and employee stock purchase plans.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and employee related software (preferable Workday)
Preferred Qualifications
CPA certificationEducation
  • Bachelor's degree required, preferably in a related field, supported by tax, business, or financial planning experience.
Pay Range

The typical pay range for this role is:$82,940.00 - $182,549.00

This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors. This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above. This position also includes an award target in the company's equity award program.Our people fuel our future. Our teams reflect the customers, patients, members and communities we serve and we are committed to fostering a workplace where every colleague feels valued and that they belong.Great benefits for great peopleWe take pride in our comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits - investing in the physical, emotional and financial wellness of our colleagues and their families to help them be the healthiest they can be. In addition to our competitive wages, our great benefits include:
  • Affordable medical plan options, a 401(k) plan (including matching company contributions), and an employee stock purchase plan.
  • No-cost programs for all colleagues including wellness screenings, tobacco cessation and weight management programs, confidential counseling and financial coaching.
  • Benefit solutions that address the different needs and preferences of our colleagues including paid time off, flexible work schedules, family leave, dependent care resources, colleague assistance programs, tuition assistance, retiree medical access and many other benefits depending on eligibility.
For more information, visit https://jobs.cvshealth.com/us/en/benefitsWe anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 04/11/2025Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.

Client-provided location(s): Cumberland, RI, USA
Job ID: CVS-R0529162
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
  • Parental Benefits

    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program