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Senior Finance Manager, Payroll Tax

Extreme Reach

Extreme Reach

Accounting & Finance
Chicago, IL, USA
Posted on Jul 11, 2025

The Senior Finance Manager of Payroll Tax works in a team that ensures that all payroll deductions are accurate and appropriate, helps troubleshoot reporting or programming errors and supports inquiries from payees related to deductions or tax forms including the IRS W-2, 1099’s and other required reporting.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the payroll tax function for Marketer Payroll Operations, managing the accurate and timely processing of all federal, state, and local payroll tax contributions and filing appropriate tax returns for four separate Employers of Record (EOR’S).
  • Ensure compliance with applicable tax laws and regulations across multiple states and jurisdictions, including setup, deposits, filings, and reconciliations.
  • Oversee year-end activities including preparation and distribution of W-2s, 1099s, 940/941 filings, and other required documentation.
  • Manage and support audits from federal and state tax authorities.
  • Review the daily / weekly pension contributions for SAG and WAG, etc.
  • Develop and maintain payroll tax procedures and best practices, ensuring consistent service delivery.
  • Collaborate with internal teams including Marketer Payroll Managers, Marketer Payroll Operations, Finance, Legal, and Compliance to ensure seamless end-to-end service.
  • Other duties as assigned
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPP certification is strongly preferred.
  • 10–15 years of progressive payroll tax experience, including significant work managing payroll tax for multiple external clients.
  • Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations and agency requirements.
  • Demonstrated success with strong communication, problem-solving, and relationship-building skills.
  • Experience managing high-volume, multi-state payroll tax operations across a range of industries, including entertainment or advertising preferred.
  • Advanced skills in payroll and tax systems (ADP/MASTER TAX) and Microsoft Excel.
  • Ability to manage multiple deadlines and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced service environment.

FLSA Status: Exempt