Senior Director, Tax - Audit & Finance

ADP; Alpharetta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Team collaboration

Client focus

Learning environment

Community support

Commitment to equality

Job summary

Fairygodboss is seeking a Sr. Director, Tax - Audit & Finance in Alpharetta, GA. This role involves leading a team of associates within the TotalSource Tax Operations team, managing employment tax liabilities and ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.

The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, public accounting experience, and be proficient in Microsoft Excel. Fairygodboss promotes a collaborative and inclusive work environment, encouraging associates to speak up and take ownership of their work.

Qualifications

• Public accounting experience is required.
• Strong negotiation skills with experience in training peers.
• Proficient with advanced Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Lead PEO Tax and Audit associates in the TotalSource Tax Operations team.
• Supervise day-to-day operations and provide feedback.
• Coordinate the delivery of document requests during audits.

Skills

Public accounting experience

Employer tax experience

Project management skills

Strong analytical skills

Excellent communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Sr Director, Tax - Audit & Finance

As Sr. Director, Tax - Audit & Finance, you will lead a team of PEO Tax and Audit associates within the TotalSource Tax Operations team to ensure that all employment tax liabilities with local, state, and federal taxing jurisdictions are accurately accounted for, reconciled, and audited. You will supervise the day‑to‑day work of Tax and Audit Associates, including delivering periodic performance feedback and performance evaluations. Additionally, you will evaluate results to determine if performance objectives are being met and take steps to remedy deficiencies.

In this role, you will establish and maintain positive and productive working relationships with state and federal taxing authorities in coordination with internal agency relations and legal teams. You will also consult with taxing authorities regarding tax liabilities, reporting, and audits to resolve any outstanding issues and lead a team that assists external auditors with company or client‑specific inquiries related to employment taxes. Additional responsibilities include coordinating the delivery of document requests during audits and ensuring all employer tax and claims fiduciary, compliance and operational requirements are met.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial guidance for employer tax costs based on annual forecasts, additional tax assessments, voluntary contribution analysis, and market changes.
• Collaborate with finance executives to allocate unemployment and other employer tax costs.
• Manage tax compliance and unemployment claims expenses and product budget.
• Lead team that establishes and enforces SUI risk tiers to maintain entity experience and strategic objectives.
• Provide leadership for associate relations through effective communication.
• Ensure the assessment of management talent through proper succession planning programs so that key contributors are prepared for more significant responsibilities.
• Use strategic objectives as the basis for establishing performance management and incentive programs for leaders and other incentive‑based plans.
• Remain current on developments in employer tax regarding tax and claim law changes and how they will impact clients' and ADP TotalSource's tax accounts and services.
• Analyze and interpret new legislation and market trends. Communicate the ramifications to area leaders, business partners, sales, and clients.

Qualifications

• Public accounting experience.
• Employer tax or audit experience.
• Experience presenting to senior leaders.
• Experience managing a team and developing leaders.
• Proven project‑management skills and ability to direct and manage multiple projects.
• Strong analytical, financial, and risk‑management skills.
• Strong negotiation and persuasion skills. Experience in training industry peers, tax, sales, and service associates.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a track record of successful stakeholder engagement. Skilled with communicating effectively to all levels of internal and external contacts verbally and in writing.
• Skilled at assessing team members' performance and providing motivational support.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, including advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent.

Desired Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of functional area and related company products.
• PMP or equivalent professional project‑management certification.
• Master's degree.

Benefits

• Have courageous team collaboration. Courage comes from how associates are willing to have difficult conversations, speak up, be owners, and challenge one another's ideas to find the best solution.
• Deliver at epic scale. We deliver real user outcomes using strong judgment and good instincts. We're obsessed with the art of achieving simplicity with a focus on client happiness and productivity.
• Be surrounded by curious learners. We align ourselves with other smart people in an environment where we grow and elevate one another to the next level. We encourage our associates to listen, stay agile, and learn from mistakes.
• Act like an owner and doer. Mission‑driven and committed to leading change, you will be encouraged to take on any challenge and solve complex problems. No tasks are beneath or too great for us. We are hands‑on and willing to master our craft.
• Give back to others. Always do the right thing for our clients and our community and humbly give back to the community where we live and work. Support our associates in times of need through ADP's Philanthropic Foundation.
• Join a company committed to equality and equity. Our goal is to impact lasting change through our actions.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Equal Employment Opportunity

ADP is committed to an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace, and is further committed to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of any protected characteristic including: race, color, genetic information, creed, national origin, religion, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lawful alien status, ancestry, age, marital status, protected veteran status or disability. Hiring decisions are based upon ADP's operating needs, and applicant merit including, but not limited to, qualifications, experience, ability, availability, cooperation, and job performance.

Ethics

ADP has a long, proud history of conducting business with the highest ethical standards and full compliance with all applicable laws. We also expect our people to uphold our values with the highest level of integrity and behave in a manner that fosters an honest and respectful workplace.