Director, Payroll & Tax Implementation
Job description
Director of Payroll and Tax Implementation at Justworks.
About the role
This position transforms complex tax regulations into scalable operational frameworks that enable commercial growth. You partner with GTM teams to turn compliance into a catalyst for revenue acceleration. The role balances strategic oversight with hands-on governance in a fast-scaling environment.
Finance teams manage money, forecasts, and reporting. Analysts build models and explain variance. Controllers run accounting and compliance. FP&A professionals support decisions with budgets and forecasts. The work is precise, deadline driven, and tied to business results. Finance teams follow tight calendars, with monthly closes and annual planning cycles. Accuracy and auditability are expected on every deliverable.
Key facts
What you'll do
Scalable implementation frameworks are built to remove friction for sales and improve the client onboarding experience.
Control matrices, documentation standards, data validation procedures, and reconciliation controls are established for TPA integrations.
SOX/SOC 2 compliance initiatives are supported, with audit preparation and documentation coordinated.
High-performing, diverse teams are cultivated through mentorship, clear career paths, and continuous learning opportunities.
Volume is managed without proportional headcount growth by advancing process innovation and automation.
Complex regulatory requirements are translated into streamlined, client-friendly workflows through a consultative approach.
Requirements
The posting states a pay range of $214000 to $214000.10+ years in payroll tax operations within PEO, ASO, or HR outsourcing environments.
Expertise in multi-state tax compliance and client implementation operating models.
Deep knowledge of TPA environments, vendor management, and compliance governance.
Advanced Excel skills for complex data analysis and electronic tax filing proficiency.
7+ years of management experience, including 4+ years leading teams of 5+ people.
Strong client-facing skills to clarify complex regulatory matters.
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, HR, or Business (or equivalent experience).
CPP, CPA, or relevant payroll/tax certification strongly preferred.
Practical notes
This role is hybrid and designated as #LI-Hybrid #LI-CD1.
Typical interview steps
Finance interviews usually include technical questions on accounting or modeling, a case study, and behavioral rounds. Candidates may be asked to build a forecast or explain a variance. Spreadsheet skills are tested in most loops. Accuracy and clear explanations matter. Interviewers may give a real dataset and ask for a quick analysis. Showing your work and explaining assumptions matters as much as the final number.
Good to know
Core responsibilities include compliance governance, audit-ready documentation, and cross-functional collaboration.
The position requires managing both operational execution and team leadership at scale.
Technology and process automation are central to handling volume efficiently.
Success depends on translating complex regulatory requirements into streamlined, client-friendly workflows.
Questions to ask
Worth asking in any interview: how the team measures success, who the role works with daily, what the onboarding looks like, and what the company is trying to achieve this year. Asking what past hires did well is a strong final question. Keep the list short and pick the questions that matter most to you.
Career growth
Finance careers move from analyst to senior analyst, manager, and controller or FP&A director levels. Some people earn certifications such as CPA or CFA. Cross-functional work with operations and leadership grows with seniority. Finance careers reward precision early and business partnership later. Learning the operations of the company beyond the numbers accelerates growth.
About the company
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