Senior Payroll Tax Manager

Compensation: To $110K.Job Overview – Senior Payroll Tax Manager – 34444Our client is seeking a Senior Payroll Tax Manager to lead payroll tax compliance, controls, governance, and process optimization across a complex, multi state organization. This role will serve as the subject matter expert for payroll tax regulations and partner closely with Payroll, HR, Finance, Legal, IT, and external vendors to ensure compliance, accuracy, and continuous improvement.What You’ll DoLead federal, state, and local payroll tax compliance, filings, deposits, and remittancesOversee quarter end and year end payroll tax processes, including W 2 and W 2C reportingManage payroll tax setup, configuration, taxability rules, wage types, and system logicOwn payroll tax controls, documentation, reconciliations, and audit readinessLead internal and external payroll tax audits, including research, remediation, and resolutionMonitor regulatory changes and ensure timely updates to payroll systems and processesPartner with IT, payroll vendors, HR, Finance, Accounting, Legal, and Benefits on tax related initiativesSupport system testing, M&A due diligence, integrations, and process improvementsLead and develop a team of payroll tax professionalsWhat You’ll NeedBachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field8+ years of payroll tax experience, including multi state payroll3+ years of people management experienceStrong knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll tax regulationsExperience with payroll systems and tax filing platforms; SAP and MasterTax preferredCPP certification preferred Additional Job DetailsWorkplace Policy: #li-Hybrid Seniority Level: Mid-Senior Level LinkedIn Poster: #LI-AF1About our ProcessWe will notify you if you are selected as a candidate for this role. If not, but you fit our specializations, we'll consider you for future openings, and encourage you to apply for other Sherpa roles you're qualified for/interested in. Non-Local Candidates: Please note that you are competing with local candidates who don’t require relocation expenses and can start quickly, so let us know if you have plans to move to the area soon. Candidates for all Sherpa opportunities must be authorized to work in the United States. Sherpa is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Type: Direct HireCategory: Accounting/FinanceDate Posted: 2026-09-02