Payroll Tax and Accounting Manager

Job Description If you are a Payroll Tax and Accounting Manager professional looking for an opportunity to grow your career, this role offers the chance to make a meaningful impact by leading payroll tax compliance and payroll accounting activities within a complex, multi‑jurisdiction environment. In this role, you will serve as a trusted subject matter expert, partnering across payroll, finance, HR, and external stakeholders to ensure accurate reporting, regulatory compliance, and continuous process improvement. You will lead a team, drive operational excellence, and help strengthen scalable, compliant payroll practices that support Emerson’s global business. In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be: Lead a team of analysts supporting payroll processing, tax and accounting activities Ensure accurate and timely payroll tax filings, including quarterly returns and annual W-2, W-2C, and 1099 processes Partner with internal teams and external vendors on complex payroll tax matters and jurisdictional requirements Oversee payroll accounting & 401k topics leading implementation of legislative and policy changes and supporting process and system optimizations Monitor payroll and payroll tax legislation to ensure payroll activities remain compliant; facilitate system/process updates when needed Oversee payroll accounting activities ensuring compliance with internal policies and procedures Support Mobility & the Executive Compensation team on taxation and payroll process considerations ensuring compliance with equity compensation and assignee regulations Create and maintain standardized processes for tax treatment processes including visa statuses, deceased employee tax obligations and equity management Provide payroll tax and accounting guidance for business initiatives, including mobility, equity compensation, mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures Assist the team on balance adjustments for year‑end reporting of cars, clubs, moving and relocations, incentive stock options, financial planning, tuition, gift certificates, etc. Lead year‑end and year‑begin activities; oversee the team’s delivery of tasks defined in the project plan and collaborate with key partners for successful execution on all activities Drive process standardization, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement Promote a strong internal customer service mindset and ensure service level commitments are met Maintain expertise in the software tools/integrations that are used to manage and maintain accurate payroll and payroll tax processing Who You Are: You promote a sense of urgency and establish and enforce individual accountability in the team. You anticipate customer needs and provide services that are beyond customer expectations. You model collaboration across the organization. You deliver messages in a clear, compelling, and concise manner. You quickly and decisively take actions in fact‑changing, unpredictable situations. For This Role, You Will Need: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Payroll, Finance, Business, or related field Minimum of 5 years of related work experience in people and/or project leadership experience preferably in a high volume, national Payroll/Finance environment Minimum of 5 years’ experience in payroll tax withholding, remittance and reporting activities preferably in a high volume, multi‑jurisdiction environment Demonstrated ability to manage payroll tax activities including W2/W2C issuances, returns, and amended return filings Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart: Management experience preferred Experience in payroll accounting highly preferred Experience with Oracle & ADP Smart Compliance applications desired Experience with payroll conversions, mergers, acquisitions and divestitures preferred Benefits: We provide flexible, competitive benefits plans to meet your and your family’s physical, mental, financial, and social needs. You can choose from various medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage, an Employee Assistance Program, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, and employee resource groups. We also offer flexible time off, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave. Work Authorization Emerson will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F‑1 (including those with OPT or CPT), H‑1, H‑2, L‑1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire. Equal Opportunity Employer Emerson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment. Accessibility Assistance or Accommodation If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, please contact: View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr Emerson