Payroll Tax Manager

About the role

TFI International is looking for a seasoned Payroll Tax Manager to lead payroll tax compliance across all U.S. jurisdictions. This high‑impact position ensures accurate filing, manages audits, and drives continuous improvement of payroll tax processes.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee preparation, review, and submission of federal, state, and local payroll tax filings.
• Ensure timely payroll tax deposits, payments, and quarterly/annual reporting (W‑2, W‑3).
• Lead payroll tax audits, maintain audit readiness, and respond to tax notices.
• Manage relationships with third‑party providers such as ADP SmartCompliance and maintain tax account registrations.
• Develop and maintain SOPs, internal controls, and automation initiatives.
• Mentor and supervise Payroll Tax Analysts, coordinating with Payroll, HRIS, Accounting, Finance, and Legal teams.
• Support mergers, acquisitions, entity integrations, and new state registrations.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years of payroll tax experience in multi‑state, multi‑entity environments.
• Deep knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations.
• Proven experience managing compliance, audits, and reconciliations.

Required skills

• Experience with ADP SmartCompliance or similar payroll tax platforms.

What we offer

• Leadership role with strategic influence across the organization.
• Opportunities to shape scalable payroll tax processes.
• Collaborative environment with cross‑functional teams.