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Director, Payroll Tax & Accounting

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With a company culture rooted in collaboration, expertise and innovation, we aim to promote progress and inspire our clients, employees, investors and communities to achieve their greatest potential. Our work is the catalyst that helps others achieve their goals. In short, We Enable Possibility℠.

About the Role

We are seeking a Director, Payroll Tax & Accounting to lead our payroll tax compliance and payroll accounting functions across multi-state and international operations. This role is responsible for ensuring compliance with all applicable tax regulations, managing accurate financial reporting for payroll-related accounts, and driving process improvements that support operational efficiency and strong internal controls. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in payroll tax, equity taxation, global mobility income sourcing, and payroll accounting.

Job Responsibilities

Payroll Tax Compliance

Oversee U.S. federal, state, local, and international payroll tax compliance, including timely filing of tax returns and year-end forms (e.g., 941s, W-2s, T4s).
Ensure accurate tax treatment and reporting for equity compensation, supplemental wages, and cross-border income for mobile employees.
Monitor tax law changes and maintain up-to-date payroll tax configurations across systems.
Respond to agency notices, resolve issues with tax authorities, and support payroll tax audits as needed.
Provide resolution on complex tax inquiries from employees and business partners.

Payroll Accounting

Lead payroll accounting activities including journal entries, account reconciliations, payroll accruals, and related financial reporting.
Support month-end and year-end close in partnership with Finance, ensuring accuracy of payroll-related general ledger accounts.
Ensure proper classification and GL mapping of wages, taxes, benefits, and equity compensation across departments and entities.
Maintain documentation and controls to meet internal audit and SOX compliance standards.

Process Improvement & Collaboration

Develop and enhance payroll tax and accounting processes to ensure accuracy, consistency, and efficiency.
Collaborate cross-functionally with HR, Finance, Legal, and external vendors to support business objectives and resolve payroll tax-related matters.
Lead projects focused on system upgrades and enhancements involving payroll tax and accounting functionalities.

Skills and Qualifications

8+ years of payroll tax, compliance, and accounting experience in a multi-state and/or global environment.
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred; relevant professional certification is highly desirable.
Strong expertise in share-based income taxation and global mobility tax compliance.
Proficiency in payroll tax reconciliations, audits, and regulatory filings.
Experience with Workday Payroll, Workday Financials, and ADP SmartCompliance is an asset.
Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams and external partners.

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10200 Arch Capital Services LLC

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What You Should Know About Director, Payroll Tax & Accounting, Archgroup

At Arch Capital Services LLC, we are on the lookout for a passionate and experienced Director, Payroll Tax & Accounting to join our dynamic team in Greensboro, NC. With our core values centered around collaboration and innovation, this role represents an opportunity to make a significant impact within the company as well as for our clients. As the Director, Payroll Tax & Accounting, you'll play a crucial role in leading our payroll tax compliance and accounting functions across multi-state and international operations. Your expertise will ensure that we adhere to all tax regulations while managing accurate financial reporting related to payroll. You'll be diving into a variety of responsibilities including overseeing payroll tax compliance, ensuring correct tax treatment for equity compensation, and responding to agency notices. If you are excited about process improvements and driving operational efficiencies, this is the perfect role for you. We believe in enabling possibilities and inspiring our employees to reach their full potential. If you have strong technical skills in payroll accounting, an innate ability to solve complex tax-related inquiries, and a collaborative mindset, Arch could be just the right place for your career to thrive. Let's work together and transform payroll systems while leading projects that enhance our financial functions. Ready to embark on this journey with us?

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What are the responsibilities of the Director, Payroll Tax & Accounting at Arch Capital Services LLC?

The Director, Payroll Tax & Accounting at Arch Capital Services LLC is responsible for overseeing payroll tax compliance, managing payroll accounting activities, and driving process improvements for multi-state and international operations. This includes filing tax returns, ensuring accurate financial reporting, responding to agency notices, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to support the company's business objectives.