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Director of US Payroll and Tax Compliance

Career Team Enterprises
Location
Remote in Philippines
Posted
26 days ago
Department
Corporate
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 8+ years of US multi-state payroll experience, with at least 3 years in a people leadership role
  • Demonstrated experience building, structuring, or scaling a Philippines-based payroll team
  • Deep expertise in US multi-state tax compliance (SUTA/FUTA, FICA, W-2/W-3, state nexus)
  • Advanced Excel proficiency: Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs, Macros, Power Query, and large-dataset modeling
  • Excellent written and verbal English communication skills
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
Nice to have
  • Experience with ADP Workforce Now, Kronos/UKG, or comparable enterprise payroll platforms
  • Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation
  • Experience managing 401(k) reporting, garnishments, and multi-entity payroll environments
What the job really is

The Director of US Payroll and Tax Compliance will lead payroll operations from the Philippines, overseeing a dedicated payroll team while ensuring compliance with US multi-state payroll and tax regulations. This role involves managing the full payroll lifecycle, tax compliance, and system ownership, while also providing executive reporting and driving process improvements.

Benefits
  • 100% Remote
  • Night Shift Premium
  • HMO Coverage
  • Paid Time Off
  • Career Growth
  • Stability
Things to weigh
  • The role requires working night shifts to align with US business hours.
  • The position involves building a payroll team from the ground up, which may be challenging but offers significant impact.
  • No salary information is provided in the posting.
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