Tax Manager

Orion Placement; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

Confidential Employer in Fargo, ND seeks a senior payroll leader to own end-to-end payroll operations, lead a skilled team, and ensure accurate, compliant delivery across multiple entities and jurisdictions.

You will partner with clients and internal teams, drive process improvements, and stay current on payroll laws. 4+ years of progressive payroll experience, leadership, and multistate expertise are required.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of progressive payroll experience, including management or team leadership.
• Experience with multistate payroll, taxes, compliance, and complex deductions.
• Experience with payroll systems and related accounting or HR technology.
• Strong Excel, analytical, organizational, communication, and problem solving skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field.
• CPP, CPA, or related professional certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead end to end payroll operations and ensure accurate, timely, and compliant payroll delivery.
• Manage, mentor, and develop payroll team members while setting clear performance and service standards.
• Oversee payroll processing across multiple entities, states, and regulatory jurisdictions.
• Review payroll runs, validate data, and resolve complex payroll issues involving taxes, garnishments, deductions, and adjustments.
• Maintain strong payroll controls, documentation, reporting, and system administration.
• Partner directly with clients and internal teams to provide knowledgeable payroll guidance and resolve issues.
• Identify opportunities to streamline workflows, strengthen controls, and improve payroll technology and processes.
• Stay current on payroll laws, tax requirements, and regulatory changes affecting payroll operations.

Skills

Payroll management

End to end payroll

Multistate payroll

Payroll systems

Excel

Analytical

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field

CPP, CPA or related certification preferred

Tools

Payroll systems

HR technology

Accounting software

Job description

Pay: $120,000.00 - $160,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Take ownership of a high impact payroll function within a growing, established financial services organization.
• Lead and develop a talented payroll team while driving accuracy, compliance, efficiency, and exceptional client service.
• Work directly with clients and internal leaders to solve complex payroll challenges and improve operations.
• Help shape payroll systems, processes, controls, and best practices as the organization continues to grow.
• Join a collaborative professional environment that values quality, responsiveness, continuous learning, and long term relationships.

Location: South Fargo, ND. This is a fully on-site leadership opportunity for someone who enjoys working closely with their team and clients. Relocation assistance is not available.

Note: Candidates must have 4+ years of progressive payroll experience, including payroll management or team leadership, along with strong multistate or multijurisdiction payroll knowledge.

About Us

Confidential Employer. We are an established and growing accounting and financial advisory organization serving businesses, individuals, and families with comprehensive financial solutions. Our team is built around professionalism, responsiveness, quality, and delivering outstanding service that creates lasting client relationships.

Job Description

• Lead end to end payroll operations and ensure accurate, timely, and compliant payroll delivery.
• Manage, mentor, and develop payroll team members while setting clear performance and service standards.
• Oversee payroll processing across multiple entities, states, and regulatory jurisdictions.
• Review payroll runs, validate data, and resolve complex payroll issues involving taxes, garnishments, deductions, and adjustments.
• Maintain strong payroll controls, documentation, reporting, and system administration.
• Partner directly with clients and internal teams to provide knowledgeable payroll guidance and resolve issues.
• Identify opportunities to streamline workflows, strengthen controls, and improve payroll technology and processes.
• Stay current on payroll laws, tax requirements, and regulatory changes affecting payroll operations.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of progressive payroll experience.
• Payroll management, supervisory, or team leadership experience.
• Strong end to end payroll administration and payroll operations knowledge.
• Experience with multistate or multijurisdiction payroll, payroll taxes, compliance, and complex deductions.
• Experience with payroll systems and related accounting or HR technology.
• Strong Excel, analytical, organizational, communication, and problem solving skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
• CPP, CPA, or another relevant professional certification preferred.

Why You Will Love Working Here

• You will have meaningful ownership and influence over an important payroll function.
• You will work alongside experienced professionals who value collaboration and high standards.
• Your ideas for improving systems, processes, and client service will be welcomed.
• You will have opportunities to continue developing your technical expertise and leadership skills.
• You will make a direct impact on clients while building and supporting a strong payroll team.

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Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance