Sr. Manager, Payroll & Tax

TL;DR

Sr. Manager, Payroll & Tax: Own end-to-end multi-state payroll execution and tax compliance for integrated accounting entities with an accent on process ownership, team leadership, and regulatory monitoring. Focus on standardizing SOPs, leading month-end reconciliations, resolving tax variances, and coordinating entity integrations with data migrations.

Location: Hybrid work environment in Tampa, FL (US). Flexible hours may be required.

Salary: $130K–$156K + performance bonus

Company

Fastest-growing US accounting alliance founded in 2023, backed by PE and tech investors, integrating AI, automation, and offshore support into 25+ partner firms nationwide.

What you will do

• Own multi-state payroll processing, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and on-time delivery for assigned pay groups.
• Maintain SOPs, define controls, and drive payroll standardization across integrated entities.
• Partner with Finance for payroll-to-GL alignment, accruals, reporting, and audit support.
• Manage and develop junior Payroll Managers and Processors, building scalable workflows for growth.
• Monitor federal/state/local regulations, triage employee inquiries, and coordinate benefits deductions.
• Lead integrations, system audits, data migrations, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• 7+ years in multi-state payroll processing with increasing responsibility
• 2+ years leading or managing a payroll team end-to-end
• Strong knowledge of payroll systems (UKG preferred), benefits, and compliance.
• Experience with payroll tax returns (941, 940, state filings), reconciliations, and resolving notices.
• Proficiency in multi-state tax compliance, electronic filing (EFTPS), and amended returns.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, communication, and Microsoft Office skills.

Nice to have

• Background in benefits administration or US payroll taxation.
• Certifications like CPP or PMP.
• Experience with HRIS data migrations and M&A integrations.

Culture & Benefits

• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance (fully paid options for employee).
• Company-paid Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance.
• Safe Harbor 401(k) with employer contributions.
• Professional growth via Becker and LinkedIn Learning.
• Supportive, inclusive workplace focused on relationships and ambition.