Tax Filing Leader

Strada is a technology-enabled, people powered company committed to delivering world-class payroll, human capital management, and financial management solutions to organizations globally.  

With a team of more than 8,000 experts and over 30 years of expertise, Strada blends leading-edge technology with human ingenuity to help businesses across the globe design and deliver at scale. Supporting over 1,400 customers in 33 countries, Strada partners with customers at every stage of their journey, to help drive their vision forward. 

It’s why we’re so driven to connect passion with purpose. Our team’s experience in human insights and cloud technology gives companies and employees around the world the ability to power confident decisions, for life.  

With a comprehensive total rewards package, continuing education and training, and tremendous potential with a growing global organization, Strada is the perfect place to put your passion to work. 

To learn more about us, visit stradaglobal.com 

About the Role

We’re seeking experienced Tax Filing leaders to join our growing team and drive operational excellence in U.S. payroll tax filing and compliance. Whether you're an experienced manager or senior director, our team offers exciting opportunities to lead client-facing delivery, mentor tax professionals, and enhance quality and efficiency across our operations.

This evergreen requisition is used to build a strong talent pipeline for future and immediate openings in leadership roles such as:

• Senior Analyst – Tax Filing

• Operations Services Manager (OSM)

• Tax Filing Director

If you have a passion for tax compliance, operational leadership, and client delivery in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, we’d love to connect with you.

Key Responsibilities

Responsibilities may vary based on level but may include:

• Lead day-to-day operations of payroll tax filing, ensuring timely, accurate, and compliant delivery

• Oversee tax filings across federal, state, and local jurisdictions, including quarterly and year-end processes

• Resolve client inquiries and escalations with urgency and professionalism

• Partner with internal payroll, client service, and compliance teams to resolve complex issues

• Facilitate client meetings and serve as a subject matter expert in payroll tax filing

• Mentor, coach, and develop colleagues or team managers to support performance and growth

• Identify and drive process improvement initiatives using root cause analysis and metric reporting

• Support system testing, training, and implementation for new clients and updated interfaces

• Oversee documentation and standard operating procedures (SOPs)

• Monitor team and vendor performance using KPIs and dashboards

• Support or lead strategic initiatives, transformational projects, and cross-functional collaboration

What We're Looking For

Minimum Qualifications (for mid-level roles):

• High school diploma or equivalent required

• 3+ years of U.S. payroll tax filing experience (federal, state, local)

• 2+ years of client-facing experience

• 2+ years of tax filing software experience (MasterTax preferred)

• Proficient in Excel (VLOOKUP, pivot tables); strong analytical and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications (for senior-level roles):

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience

• 10+ years in payroll tax filing or related fields

• 7+ years in client relationship management

• 5+ years of people leadership, including direct leadership of other managers

• Project management experience and familiarity with service delivery transformation

• Strong background in operational leadership, outsourcing, and consulting preferred

• MasterTax and/or ADP Smart Compliance experience strongly preferred

Core Competencies

• Client-centric mindset with a drive for quality and accuracy

• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills

• Proven leadership with ability to build high-performing, accountable teams

• Effective communicator at all levels—internally and externally

• Process-driven with a focus on continuous improvement and innovation

• Adaptable, collaborative, and strategic thinker

Location:

• Strong preference for The Woodland, TX

• Virtual roles also available

Benefits 

We offer programs and plans for a healthy mind, body, wallet and life because it’s important our benefits care for the whole person. Options include a variety of health coverage options, wellbeing and support programs, retirement, vacation and sick leave, maternity, paternity & adoption leave, continuing education and training as well as a number of voluntary benefit options.   

By applying for a position with Strada, you understand that, should you be made an offer, it will be contingent on your undergoing and successfully completing a background check consistent with Strada’s employment policies. Background checks may include some or all the following based on the nature of the position: SSN/SIN validation, education verification, employment verification, and criminal check, search against global sanctions and government watch lists, credit check, and/or drug test.  You will be notified during the hiring process which checks are required by the position. 

Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion 

Strada is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We celebrate differences and believe in fostering an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported. We know that diverse teams are stronger, more innovative, and more successful. 

At Strada, we welcome and embrace all individuals, regardless of their background, and are dedicated to creating a culture that enables every employee to thrive. Join us in building a brighter, more inclusive future. 

Diversity Policy Statement 

Strada is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against anyone based on sex, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital or domestic partner status, citizenship, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristics or conduct covered by federal, state or local law.   In addition, we take affirmative action to employ and advance in the employment of qualified minorities, women, disabled persons, disabled veterans and other covered veterans. 

Strada provides reasonable accommodations to the known limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants for employment with disabilities and sincerely held religious beliefs, practices and observances, unless doing so would result in undue hardship. Applicants for employment may request a reasonable accommodation/modification by contacting his/her recruiter. 

Authorization to work in the Employing Country 

Applicants for employment in the country in which they are applying (Employing Country) must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the Employing Country and with Strada. 

Note, this job description does not restrict management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities of this job to other entities; including but not limited to subsidiaries, partners, or purchasers of Strada business units. 

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We offer you a competitive total rewards package, continuing education & training, and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization.

Salary Pay Range

Minimum - Maximum:

$61,950.00 - $115,050.00

Pay Transparency Statement: Strada considers a variety of factors in determining whether to extend an offer of employment and in setting the appropriate compensation level, including, but not limited to, a candidate’s experience, education, certification/credentials, market data, internal equity, and geography. Strada makes these decisions on an individualized, non-discriminatory basis. Bonus and/or incentive eligibility are determined by role and level.

DISCLAIMER:

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities of this job to other entities; including but not limited to subsidiaries, partners, or purchasers of Strada business units.

Strada provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, veteran, marital, parental, citizenship, or domestic partner status, or any other status protected by applicable national, federal, state or local law. Strada is committed to a diverse workforce and is an affirmative action employer.