Strada
Payroll Tax Risk and Controls Manager
US-IL-Illinois-Virtual · Contract
Sponsorship not specified$85k-$158kDetected 1 day ago
C++ComplianceExcelAuditingProcess ImprovementLeadershipCommunicationProblem SolvingOrganizational SkillsInternal Audit
About the role
- The ideal candidate has experience in payroll tax operations, internal audit, risk management, compliance, or operational controls within a payroll, tax, finance, or professional services environment.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement a comprehensive controls framework for Payroll Tax Filing operations
- Perform recurring control testing to ensure procedures are operating effectively
- Develop risk mitigation plans and partner with operational leaders on corrective actions
- Support SOC audit activities, documentation, evidence gathering, and remediation tracking
- Partner with leadership to establish governance standards and accountability measures
- Lead root cause analysis efforts for operational failures, missed filings, notices, penalties, or client escalations
- Develop and maintain process documentation, control narratives, and standard operating procedures
- Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities of this job to other entities; including but not limited to subsidiaries, partners, or purchasers of Strada business units.
- This job description does not limit Strada's right to assign or reassign responsibilities, including to subsidiaries, partners, or future business purchasers.
- We believe that embracing differences strengthens our teams and drives innovation and success.
Requirements
- To be considered, you must have current and future work authorization in the country where you're applying, without the need for visa sponsorship by Strada.
Nice to have
- Experience within payroll services, HCM, tax filing, or professional services organizations
- Experience supporting SOC 1 or SOC 2 audits
- Familiarity with process improvement methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement frameworks
- Experience with operational KPI reporting and service delivery metrics
- Experience working with enterprise payroll platforms and tax filing systems
- Prior experience in a consulting or advisory environment is a plus
- Certified Payroll Professional (CPP)
- Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)
Compensation
- Statement: Strada considers a variety of factors in determining whether to extend an offer of employment and in setting the appropriate compensation level, including, but not limited to, a candidate's experience, education, certification/credentials, market data, internal equity, and geography.
- Bonus and/or incentive eligibility are determined by role and level.
- Salary Pay Range
Benefits
- At Strada, we support your whole self-offering a range of benefits for your health, wellbeing, finances, and future.
- These include health coverage, wellbeing programs, paid leave (vacation, sick, parental), retirement plans, learning opportunities, and more.
- These may include identity, education, employment, and in some cases, criminal history verification, checks against global watchlists, credit reports, and/or drug testing.
- We offer you a competitive total rewards package, continuing education & training, and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization.
Company info
- Anticipate Customer Needs - We stay ahead of trends so our customers can grow and succeed.
- Own the Outcome - We take responsibility for delivering excellence and ensuring things get done right.
- Challenge Ourselves to Work Smarter - We move faster than the world around us to drive change and accomplish more.
- Empower Each Other to Solve Problems - We tackle challenges head on, ask tough questions, and collaborate to find the best solutions.
- Care About Our Work and Our People - We understand that what we do impacts millions, and we have a responsibility to get it right.
Equal opportunity
- Strada is committed to a diverse workforce and is an affirmative action employer.
- Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
- Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination based on legally protected characteristics.
- Applicants may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting their recruiter.
Visa & Work Authorization
- To be considered, you must have current and future work authorization in the country where you're applying, without the need for visa sponsorship by Strada.
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