Payroll Tax Operations, Vice President
Join a team valuing innovation, work with cutting-edge tech in payroll, and collaborate with experts to enhance processes.
As a Payroll Tax Operations, Vice President within our team, you will oversee all aspects of payroll tax compliance, reporting, and process improvement for our US employee base. You will lead a team of payroll tax professionals, partner with internal and external stakeholders, and ensure adherence to federal, state, and local regulations.
Job responsibilities
- Lead and manage the US payroll tax operations team, fostering a culture of excellence and accountability.
- Oversee all payroll tax compliance activities, including filings, payments, and reconciliations at federal, state, and local levels.
- Develop and implement payroll tax policies, procedures, and controls to ensure regulatory compliance and operational efficiency.
- Collaborate with HR, Finance, Legal, and external vendors to resolve complex payroll tax issues.
- Monitor legislative and regulatory changes affecting payroll tax and implement necessary process updates.
- Drive process improvements and automation initiatives to enhance accuracy and efficiency.
- Respond to payroll tax audits and inquiries from regulatory agencies.
- Prepare and present payroll tax reports and metrics to senior leadership.
- Ensure accurate year-end processing, including W-2 and other tax statement issuance.
- Manage relationships with third-party payroll providers and tax agencies.
- Support M&A activities and business expansions from a payroll tax perspective.
Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills
Possess a bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field.Demonstrate 10+ years of experience in US payroll tax operations within a large, complex organization.Exhibit deep knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations and compliance requirements.Lead teams with a track record of developing talent and driving high performance.Utilize advanced analytical and problem-solving skills.Communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels.Manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.Apply strong project management and organizational skills.Maintain high attention to detail and accuracy.Handle confidential information with integrity.Demonstrate proficiency with payroll systems and Microsoft Office Suite.Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills
CPA or similar certification.Possess experience with Oracle HCM and ADP platforms.Demonstrate experience in process automation and payroll tax technology solutions.Exhibit prior experience in financial services or a highly regulated industry.