Director, Payroll Tax Compliance

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🏄 California – Remote

🏄 California – Remote

💵 $140k - $160k / year

⏰ Full Time

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🧾 Payroll

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Cast & Crew

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501 - 1000 employees

☁️ SaaS

📱 Media

👥 HR Tech

💰 Private equity on 2013-03

SaaS • Media • HR Tech

Cast & Crew is a provider of cloud-based software and services that support the full production lifecycle for the entertainment industry. The company offers production accounting and AP software (PSL+), digital onboarding and timekeeping tools (Start+, Hours+), collaboration and content tools (Studio+), reporting/data integrations, and a full-service payroll and financial services suite including residuals, workers' compensation, tax-incentive guidance, and related production HR resources. Cast & Crew serves film, television, streaming and live entertainment productions, delivering B2B SaaS products plus specialized payroll and workforce support for production employers and crews.

📋 Description

• Lead, develop, and mentor a team of six payroll tax professionals • Oversee payroll tax filings, payments, and compliance activities for legal entities across the United States and Canada • Serve as primary contact for regulatory agencies regarding payroll tax audits, inquiries, notices, and compliance matters • Develop and execute payroll tax strategies with the SVP of Accounting and peer leaders • Identify and implement process improvements to improve scalability, accuracy, efficiency, and customer service • Oversee year-end payroll tax processing, including W-2 and other required reporting, system updates, and regulatory filings • Establish and enhance payroll tax compliance policies, procedures, and internal controls • Review payroll tax account reconciliations and oversee resolution of tax liabilities, credits, refunds, and agency correspondence • Ensure documentation, knowledge transfer, and cross-training across the payroll tax function • Monitor legislative and regulatory developments and communicate business impacts and required actions • Collaborate with Payroll Operations, Product Management, Technology, and Finance on system enhancements and compliance changes • Develop business requirements and participate in testing, implementation, and validation of payroll tax system enhancements • Serve as payroll tax subject matter expert for enterprise initiatives, acquisitions, system implementations, and strategic projects • Build relationships with clients, vendors, auditors, government agencies, and internal stakeholders

🎯 Requirements

• 10+ years of progressive payroll tax experience, including at least 5 years in a leadership role managing payroll tax compliance functions • Strong knowledge of U.S. and Canadian payroll tax regulations, filings, and compliance requirements • Experience managing complex payroll tax operations within large, multi-state and multi-jurisdiction organizations • Demonstrated success leading teams, developing talent, and driving organizational change • Strong analytical, problem-solving, project management, and decision-making capabilities • Ability to operate effectively in a high-volume, deadline-driven, and rapidly evolving environment • Expert level computer skills including Excel, Word, and MS Outlook • Hands-on experience using AI tools within your discipline, including specific tool usage, workflow integration, and measurable business impact • Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or equivalent – preferred • CPA, CPP, or FPC certification preferred • Experience with enterprise payroll and financial systems; Oracle Financials experience preferred • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with the ability to influence stakeholders across all levels of the organization • Entertainment, media, or production industry experience preferred

🏖️ Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage • 401(k) match • Generous PTO • Paid parental leave • Health and wellness programs • Tuition reimbursement • Employee discounts