--- title: 'Payroll Systems & Tax Director at Career Team Enterprises' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/payroll-systems-tax-director-career-team-enterprises-philippines-x45v69ht5a87' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-10-15' --- # Payroll Systems & Tax Director at Career Team Enterprises - **Company:** Career Team Enterprises - **Location:** Philippines - **Work type:** remote - **Posted:** 2026-10-01 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-15 - **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/cteph/jobs/4739908005 ## Job description ## 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. Ready to lead payroll at a global scale? Apply now and bring your expertise to a team that values precision, leadership, and impact. About Career Team: Founded in 1996, Career Team is socially conscious organization that seeks to close the nation’s opportunity divide through government-funded workforce development programs designed to help individuals get the skills, knowledge, and resources needed to obtain quality employment.  In addition to administering these programs, Career Team develops and leverages cutting-edge software tools to ignite transformative change within the workforce development industry.  Career Team is revolutionizing the operational landscape for workforce development professionals through its Career Edge platform, which includes state-of-the-art job training tools and advanced case management systems.  For more information see [www.careeredge.com](https://www.careeredge.com) and [www.careerteam.com](https://www.careerteam.com). Career Team’s outstanding record has resulted in numerous honors, including: - Named by Inc. Magazine as one of America's 500 fastest growing privately held companies - Recipient of the US Chamber of Commerce Blue Chip Enterprise Award for innovation - Featured by 60 Minutes, CNN, Money Magazine, Inc. Magazine and the British Broadcasting Network as an innovative, government funded solutions program - Invited to the White House after being cited by the National Welfare-to-Work Partnership and National Alliance of Business as a top 10 US training provider Career Team is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Background Check Requirements. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check (including criminal, prior employment and education verification). Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current employees who apply for the position. ## About Career Team Enterprises ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Career Team Enterprises provides workforce development services and software solutions to government agencies, helping job seekers find employment and closing the opportunity divide. - **Entity Type**: Private (Bootstrapped/ organic growth; no public funding rounds disclosed) - **Headquarters**: Connecticut, USA (with satellite offices in Tampa, FL, and field offices across 15+ states) - **Founded**: 1996 - **Founders**: Chris Kuselias and Sue Kuselias ## Core Business - **Primary industry**: Workforce Development, Social Services, Government Contracting - **Target customers**: B2G (state and local workforce boards, Departments of Labor, Corrections, and Human Services); also serves non-profits and educational institutions - **Mission**: “Accelerating the Human Condition” by providing high-touch and high-tech solutions to reduce unemployment and poverty [careerteam.com](https://careerteam.com/). ## Products & Services - **Career EDGE**: An all-in-one, cloud-native workforce development platform (LMS, case management, AI labor exchange, referral tracking, fund management, ETPL). Built on AWS FedRAMP-compliant infrastructure with a Zero Trust security model [careerteam.com/software](https://careerteam.com/software/). - **Workforce Services**: Direct case management, WIOA/TANF/SNAP support, business services, family support, and reentry programming for returning citizens. - **Career Team University (CTU)**: Internal training platform with 50+ online short-form courses for staff professional development. - **Interview Simulation Trainer**: AI-powered tool that allows job seekers to practice and sharpen interview skills. ## Market Standing - **Valuation / Funding**: Not publicly available (privately held, no disclosed funding rounds) - **Key Metrics**: 1,000,000+ job seekers served; 500+ workforce centers; 43+ campuses using Career EDGE; 300+ employees; operations in 15+ states [careerteam.com](https://careerteam.com/) - **Notable Clients / Partners**: US Department of Labor, state workforce boards (e.g., Connecticut, Missouri, Kentucky, Texas, Washington), Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM) - **Growth Signals**: Launched its largest contract in company history in Oct 2025, managing workforce development for a 14-county region in North Central Texas. Selected for “Returning Home” reentry pilot programs in Missouri (19,000 returning citizens), Kentucky, and Philadelphia. ## Competitive Advantages - **Longevity & Trust**: Operating since 1996, named to the INC 500 list and recipient of the US Chamber of Commerce Blue Chip Enterprise Award. - **Government Expertise**: Deep understanding of WIOA, TANF, SNAP compliance and federal reporting; built software specifically for public-sector procurement (PIRL-ready). - **End-to-End Model**: Combines high-touch in-person workforce services with modern SaaS technology, creating a unique “tech + services” moat. - **Proven Impact**: 75% job placement rate documented in a 60 Minutes segment (2012) for long-term unemployed participants. ## Strategic Focus - **Expansion of Reentry & Justice Programs**: Scaling “Returning Home” initiatives to reduce recidivism through scalable, tech-enabled work readiness. - **Geographic Growth**: Winning large regional contracts (e.g., North Central Texas) and building a coast-to-coast presence. - **AI & Innovation**: Developing an AI-powered Labor Exchange and Interview Simulation Trainer to modernize career services. - **Organizational Development**: Investing in internal training (CTU) and culture initiatives (Culture Club) to support a growing, distributed workforce. ## Why Work Here - **Culture**: The company emphasizes a people-first mission (“It’s not just about the tech; it’s about the people”) and has a dedicated “Culture Club” to maintain a strong, positive work environment. - **Professional Development**: Career Team University provides ongoing learning and training opportunities for all employees. - **Work Model**: Operates a mix of regional offices and a national sales satellite office, with remote-friendly roles (e.g., Virtual Services Associate). Field positions are located in 15+ states including CT, FL, TX, WA, DC, NM, IN, and KY. - **Impact**: Employees directly help job seekers achieve self-sufficiency, work with government partners, and contribute to reducing unemployment on a national scale. - **Engineering & Tech**: Development teams work on a modern cloud-native platform (AWS FedRAMP) with cutting-edge features like generative AI and zero-trust security. ## Sources 1. [careerteam.com – About Us](https://careerteam.com/about-us/) 2. [careerteam.com – Homepage](https://careerteam.com/) 3. [careerteam.com – Software / Career EDGE](https://careerteam.com/software/) 4. [careerteam.com – Careers Page](https://careerteam.com/careers/) 5. 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