Director, Payroll Tax Compliance

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

📋 Description

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

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

• Act as the main point of contact with regulatory agencies concerning payroll tax audits, inquiries, notices, and compliance issues.

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

• Identify and execute process enhancements to improve scalability, accuracy, efficiency, and customer service.

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

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

• Review payroll tax account reconciliations and address tax liabilities, credits, refunds, and agency correspondence.

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

• Monitor legislative and regulatory changes, communicating their impacts and necessary actions.

• Collaborate with Payroll Operations, Product Management, Technology, and Finance on system upgrades and compliance modifications.

• Develop business requirements and engage in testing, implementation, and validation of payroll tax system enhancements.

• 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

• Over 10 years of progressive payroll tax experience, with a minimum of 5 years in a leadership capacity managing payroll tax compliance functions.

• Extensive knowledge of U.S. and Canadian payroll tax regulations, filings, and compliance requirements.

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

• Proven track record in leading teams, developing talent, and driving organizational transformation.

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

• Ability to function effectively in a high-volume, deadline-sensitive, and rapidly changing environment.

• 10 years of experience with at least 5 years specifically focused on payroll tax compliance and management.

• Advanced computer skills, including proficiency in Excel, Word, and MS Outlook.

• Practical experience utilizing AI tools within your area, including workflow integration and measurable business impact.

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field; CPA, CPP, or FPC certification is preferred.

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

• Exceptional communication and relationship-building abilities, capable of influencing stakeholders at all organizational levels.

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

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.

• 401(k) matching.

• Generous paid time off (PTO).

• Paid parental leave.

• Health and wellness programs.

• Tuition reimbursement.

• Employee discounts.