Senior Payroll Tax Leader - Hybrid, Multi-State Compliance

CRG; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

CRG is seeking a Senior Payroll Tax Manager in Charlotte, NC to lead our payroll tax function across federal, state, and local jurisdictions. You will manage a team of 3–4 analysts, drive tax filings, W-2 processes, and policy updates, and partner with HR, Finance, Legal, and IT on system improvements.

This role requires 8+ years in payroll tax, strong regulatory knowledge, and experience with SAP or ADP MasterTax. CPP certification and SOX experience are a plus but not required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 8+ years of payroll tax experience, including significant multi-state experience.
• 3+ years of people leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations.
• Experience with payroll tax systems; SAP and ADP MasterTax preferred.
• CPP certification and SOX experience are a plus, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee federal, state, and local payroll tax compliance, including filings, deposits, and reporting.
• Lead, coach, and develop a team of 3–4 Payroll Tax Analysts.
• Lead quarter-end and year-end processes, including W-2 and W-2C reporting.
• Monitor regulatory changes and ensure new requirements are appropriately implemented.
• Manage payroll tax registrations, setup, and configuration across multiple jurisdictions.
• Oversee payroll tax reconciliations, controls, and audits, researching and resolving discrepancies.
• Lead internal and external payroll tax audits and ensure documentation remains audit-ready.
• Partner with IT and payroll vendors on system configuration, testing, and regulatory updates.
• Evaluate payroll tax processes and implement improvements that increase accuracy, efficiency, and compliance.
• Ensure taxability rules, wage types, and payroll tax system logic are properly maintained.
• Lead and develop the payroll tax team, providing coaching, guidance, and performance management.
• Partner cross-functionally on payroll tax matters and broader organizational initiatives.
• Support M&A, business expansion, and new jurisdiction activity, researching requirements and ensuring appropriate tax registrations, system setup, reporting, and ongoing compliance.

Skills

People leadership

Payroll tax knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Audit coordination

System experience (SAP/ADP)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance/Business

Tools

SAP

ADP MasterTax

Job description

CRG is seeking a Senior Payroll Tax Manager in Charlotte, NC to lead our payroll tax function across federal, state, and local jurisdictions. You will manage a team of 3–4 analysts, drive tax filings, W-2 processes, and policy updates, and partner with HR, Finance, Legal, and IT on system improvements.

This role requires 8+ years in payroll tax, strong regulatory knowledge, and experience with SAP or ADP MasterTax. CPP certification and SOX experience are a plus but not required.