The Payroll Tax Manager oversees payroll tax compliance, manages tax filings, audits discrepancies, monitors regulatory changes, and leads the team ensuring accurate payroll tax reporting and processing.
Job Posting Start Date 03-09-2026 Job Posting End Date 05-01-2026Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world.A career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference and invest in your growth in a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment. If you are excited about a role but don't meet every bullet point, we encourage you to apply and join us to create the extraordinary.Job Summary
To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we’re looking to add a Payroll Tax Manager located in Austin, TX.
Reporting to the Director, US/Canada Payroll, the Payroll Tax Manager will oversee payroll tax compliance, ensuring accurate and timely payment of federal, state and local taxes by managing tax filings, staying updated on tax law changes and resolving agency issues.
What a typical day looks like:
- Compliance and filings – accurately withhold, deposit and report federal, state, and local payroll taxes.
- Audit and reconciliation – identifies and corrects discrepancies, preventing penalties for inaccurate tax filings and ensuring accurate financial reporting.
- Payroll tax amendments – submit and monitor amendments ensuring expected financial outcome.
- Process improvement – analyzing and enhancing existing processes to increase efficiency, reduce cost, minimize errors, and improve overall performance and accuracy.
- Regulatory monitoring – tracking, assessing and staying informed about changes in laws, regulations, standards, and policies that impact U.S. payroll tax.
- Restricted stock unit recording/processing – executes the recording, reporting and accuracy of all associated payroll tax.
- Year-End close – oversee the preparation and filing of year-end reports and tax forms.
- Team management – guide and motivate direct reports toward achieving a common goal by fostering effective communication, collaboration, and delegation.
The experience we’re looking to add to our team:
- 10+ years of related experience
- Deep understanding of payroll tax laws, regulations, accounting practices, and multi-state tax implications
- Strong payroll background with understanding of general accounting principles
- Experience working for a global enterprise
- Tax management experience
- Restricted stock experience
- UKG system experience
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or related field preferred.
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What you'll receive for the great work you provide:
- Full range of medical, dental, and vision plans
- Life Insurance
- Short-term and Long-term Disability
- Matching 401(k) Contributions
- Vacation and Paid Sick Time
- Tuition Reimbursement
Top Skills
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