Director of US Payroll and Tax Compliance (US Experience)

📋 Description

• Supervise and mentor junior payroll staff, ensuring their professional growth and accuracy of output
• Manage end-to-end payroll lifecycle for 15+ states, acting as final point of escalation for complex
• Mastermind withholding, filing, and reconciliation for 15+ states, including SUTA/FUTA, FICA, and
• Serve as Subject Matter Expert (SME) for ADP Workforce Now, ensuring seamless system integration
• Lead registration of new state tax IDs and manage SUTA/FUTA/FICA compliance across the US
• Lead response for federal and state tax notices, garnishments, and year-end (W-2/W-3)

🎯 Requirements

• Extensive experience managing US payroll, multi-state experience is non-negotiable
• High proficiency in payroll systems such as ADP WorkforceNow, Kronos/UKG, and Advanced Excel (Pivot
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; CPP certification is a massive plus
• Flawless English communication skills, capable of explaining complex tax issues to US-based staff
• Comfortable working 10:00 PM – 7:00 AM PHST to align with US Eastern/Central time zones

🎁 Benefits

• 100% Remote: work from home, anywhere in the Philippines
• Night Shift Premium: Competitive Night Shift Differential for graveyard hours
• Health First: Premium HMO coverage with options to add dependents
• Stability: Employment with a US-based organization with advancement opportunities
• Generous Leave: paid holidays and 15 paid time off, offered on an accrual basis