Director, Payroll Tax Compliance

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California.

📋 Description

• Lead, guide, and mentor a team of six payroll tax professionals.

• Manage payroll tax filings, payments, and compliance activities for legal entities throughout the United States and Canada.

• Act as the primary contact for regulatory agencies concerning payroll tax audits, inquiries, notices, and compliance issues.

• Collaborate with the SVP of Accounting and peer leaders to develop and implement payroll tax strategies.

• Identify and execute process improvements that enhance scalability, accuracy, efficiency, and customer service.

• Supervise year-end payroll tax processing, including W-2 distribution, required reporting, system updates, and regulatory filings.

• Establish and refine payroll tax compliance policies, procedures, and internal controls.

• Review payroll tax account reconciliations and oversee the resolution of tax liabilities, credits, refunds, and correspondence with agencies.

• Ensure proper documentation, knowledge transfer, and cross-training within the payroll tax function.

• Stay informed on legislative and regulatory developments, and communicate their business impacts and necessary actions.

• Work collaboratively with Payroll Operations, Product Management, Technology, and Finance on system enhancements and compliance modifications.

• Develop business requirements and participate in the testing, implementation, and validation of payroll tax system improvements.

• Serve as the payroll tax subject matter expert for enterprise initiatives, acquisitions, system implementations, and strategic projects.

• Build and maintain relationships with clients, vendors, auditors, government agencies, and internal stakeholders.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 10 years of progressive payroll tax experience, including at least 5 years in a leadership position managing payroll tax compliance functions.

• In-depth knowledge of U.S. and Canadian payroll tax regulations, filings, and compliance requirements.

• Experience in managing complex payroll tax operations within large, multi-state, and multi-jurisdictional organizations.

• Proven track record of successfully leading teams, developing talent, and driving organizational change.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, project management, and decision-making skills.

• Ability to thrive in a high-volume, deadline-driven, and rapidly changing environment.

• Expert-level proficiency in computer applications, including Excel, Word, and MS Outlook.

• Practical experience with AI tools relevant to payroll tax, including specific tool usage, workflow integration, and measurable business impact.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field is preferred.

• CPA, CPP, or FPC certification is preferred.

• Familiarity with enterprise payroll and financial systems; experience with Oracle Financials is a plus.

• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities, with the capacity to influence stakeholders at all organizational levels.

• Prior experience in the entertainment, media, or production industry is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• 401(k) matching program.

• Generous paid time off (PTO).

• Paid parental leave.

• Health and wellness initiatives.

• Tuition reimbursement program.

• Employee discounts.