Supervise, mentor, and develop a Philippines-based payroll team. You are building a high-performance function from the ground up — hiring, structuring, and coaching are central to this role.
Manage the full payroll lifecycle across 15+ US states, serving as the final escalation point for complex tax and systems issues.
Lead withholding, filing, and reconciliation across all state jurisdictions, including SUTA/FUTA, FICA, and local tax nexus management.
Serve as Subject Matter Expert for ADP Workforce Now (or equivalent platform), ensuring system integrity, integration, and continuous optimization.
Manage registration of new state tax IDs and oversee all compliance obligations across a growing US footprint.
Lead responses to all federal and state tax notices, garnishments, and year-end reconciliations including W-2/W-3 processing.
Deliver accurate, timely payroll and compliance reporting to the C-suite, including 401(k) contributions, audit status, and trend analysis.
Drive the shift from manual, reactive payroll processing to automated, scalable, and audit-ready operations.

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) — multi-state experience is non-negotiable
Advanced Excel proficiency: Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs, Macros, Power Query, and large-dataset modeling
Excellent written and verbal English communication skills, with the ability to translate complex tax topics for US-based stakeholders
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
Comfort and commitment working 10:00 PM – 7:00 AM PHST to align with US Eastern/Central business hours

100% Remote: Work from anywhere in the Philippines
Night Shift Premium: Competitive Night Shift Differential; 10:00 PM – 7:00 AM PHST. We recognize this commitment and compensate accordingly.
HMO Coverage: Premium health insurance with options to add dependents
Paid Time Off: 15 accrued PTO days + Philippine public holidays
Career Growth: Clear path for advancement within a scaling US organization
Stability: Full-time employment with a US-based company operating across 15+ states

Director of US Payroll and Tax Compliance

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