Payroll Systems & Tax Director
₱85,000 – ₱110,000 / mth base salary
Posted 1 Oct 2026
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- Expected experience
- 8+ yrs
- Management level
- People management
- Employment
- Remote
- Contract
- Full-time
| Base salary | ₱85,000 – ₱110,000 / mth |
|---|
Field of studyAccounting, Finance (or related)
Study levelBachelor's
CertificationsCertified Payroll Professional (CPP)
About Career Team
Career Team is a US-based organization on a mission to connect great talent with great opportunity. With a growing footprint spanning 15+ US states, we operate with precision, purpose, and a relentless drive to do things differently. Our Philippines-based team is a core part of how we deliver excellence globally — and this role sits at the heart of it.
The Opportunity
We are hiring a Payroll Systems & Tax Director to lead our payroll operations from the Philippines. This is a senior-level, people-first, technically demanding role — and we are looking for someone who is genuinely excited by all three of those things.
You will be our ultimate authority on US multi-state payroll and tax compliance, while simultaneously leading and scaling a dedicated PH-based payroll team. You will report directly to the VP of Human Resources and serve as a key advisor to the C-suite.
What we Offer
Benefit
Details
100% Remote
Work from anywhere in the Philippines
Night Shift Premium
Competitive Night Shift Differential; 10:00 PM – 7:00 AM PHST. We recognize this commitment and compensate accordingly.
HMO Coverage
Premium health insurance with options to add dependents
Paid Time Off
15 accrued PTO days + Philippine public holidays
Career Growth
Clear path for advancement within a scaling US organization
Stability
Full-time employment with a US-based company operating across 15+ states
Your Responsibilities
- Team Leadership: Supervise, mentor, and develop a Philippines-based payroll team. You are building a high-performance function from the ground up — hiring, structuring, and coaching are central to this role.
- End-to-End Payroll Oversight: Manage the full payroll lifecycle across 15+ US states, serving as the final escalation point for complex tax and systems issues.
- Multi-State Tax Compliance: Lead withholding, filing, and reconciliation across all state jurisdictions, including SUTA/FUTA, FICA, and local tax nexus management.
- Payroll Systems Ownership: Serve as Subject Matter Expert for ADP Workforce Now (or equivalent platform), ensuring system integrity, integration, and continuous optimization.