Payroll Tax Risk and Controls Manager

Strada

Payroll Tax Risk and Controls Manager responsible for building and implementing payroll tax operational controls. Collaborating across teams to ensure compliance and accuracy in payroll tax operations.

Posted 7/7/2026full-timeRemote • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $85,190 - $158,210 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design and implement a comprehensive controls framework for Payroll Tax Filing operations
Establish control standards, audit procedures, and monitoring processes across teams
Conduct internal operational audits to identify gaps, risks, and process failures
Perform recurring control testing to ensure procedures are operating effectively
Develop risk mitigation plans and partner with operational leaders on corrective actions
Monitor high-risk client accounts and operational trends to identify recurring issues
Support SOC audit activities, documentation, evidence gathering, and remediation tracking
Create reporting dashboards and metrics related to compliance, audit findings, operational health, and control effectiveness
Review workflows and identify opportunities for automation, standardization, and process improvement
Ensure teams are following documented procedures, escalation protocols, and compliance requirements
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
Provide recommendations to improve operational accuracy, client satisfaction, and service delivery consistency
Collaborate cross-functionally with payroll, tax filing, compliance, implementation, client services, and technology teams

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of experience in payroll tax filing, payroll operations, compliance, audit, risk management, or operational controls
Experience creating or managing internal controls frameworks in a service-based or operational environment
Strong understanding of payroll tax filing processes, tax notices, amendments, agency compliance, and operational workflows
Experience conducting audits, control testing, process reviews, or compliance assessments
Knowledge of SOC controls, operational risk management, or governance frameworks
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify trends and operational risks
Experience managing remediation efforts and driving process improvements
Ability to work across multiple teams and influence operational change
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Advanced Excel and reporting skills preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

health coverage
wellbeing programs
paid leave (vacation, sick, parental)
retirement plans
learning opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

Audit ProceduresControl TestingRisk ManagementCompliance AssessmentsData AnalysisReporting DashboardsProcess DocumentationOperational WorkflowsRemediation EffortsAutomation Opportunities

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsProblem-SolvingOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsInfluencing Skills