# Payroll Systems & Tax Director at Career Team Enterprises > Remote · Philippines · Director+ · Other · open. Source: https://alderhq.app/jobs/greenhouse%3Acteph%3A4750511005 (read 2026-11-10). ## Facts (observed) - Company: [Career Team Enterprises](https://alderhq.app/companies/career-team-enterprises) - Location text: Remote in Philippines; Remote, PH - Where it can be done from (inferred): Remote · Philippines (evidence: "Remote role open worldwide") - Posted: 2026-11-03 (7 days ago) - First seen by alder: 2026-11-07 · last verified: 2026-11-08 - Reposted: 0 times · edited: 0 times - Apply on the employer's site: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/cteph/jobs/4750511005 ## Pay and sponsorship - Posted pay: not posted ## Description (the employer's text) 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. - Tax Registration & Filings: Manage registration of new state tax IDs and oversee all compliance obligations across a growing US footprint. - Audit & Notice Management: Lead responses to all federal and state tax notices, garnishments, and year-end reconciliations including W-2/W-3 processing. - Executive Reporting: Deliver accurate, timely payroll and compliance reporting to the C-suite, including 401(k) contributions, audit status, and trend analysis. - Process Improvement: Drive the shift from manual, reactive payroll processing to automated, scalable, and audit-ready operations. ### What We're Looking For ### Required - 8+ years of US multi-state payroll experience, with at least 3 years in a people leadership role - Demonstrated experience building, structuring, or scaling a Philippines-based payroll team - Deep expertise in US multi-state tax compliance (SUTA/FUTA, FICA, W-2/W-3, state nexus) — multi-state experience is non-negotiable - Advanced Excel proficiency: Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs, Macros, Power Query, and large-dataset modeling - Excellent written and verbal English communication skills, with the ability to translate complex tax topics for US-based stakeholders - Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field - Comfort and commitment working 10:00 PM – 7:00 AM PHST to align with US Eastern/Central business hours ### Preferred (Nice to Have) - Experience with ADP Workforce Now, Kronos/UKG, or comparable enterprise payroll platforms - Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation - Experience managing 401(k) reporting, garnishments, and multi-entity payroll environments Team and Reporting Structure This role reports directly to the VP of Human Resources. You will lead a dedicated Philippines-based payroll team and collaborate closely with US-based Finance, HR, and Operations leadership. The ideal candidate may be stepping into an existing team or building one — either way, you will have a direct hand in shaping its structure, culture, and capabilities. --- Data: alder (https://alderhq.app). Cite https://alderhq.app/jobs/greenhouse%3Acteph%3A4750511005 and the date you read it. Observed facts come from the employer's own listing; location reach, level, family and skills are inferences.