Payroll & Tax Manager

How We Show Up For Our Patients

As a leading provider of outcomes-driven care for individuals and communities living with chronic conditions, Somatus is helping patients across the country enjoy More Healthy Days at Home™. Care at Somatus goes beyond treatment. Through a whole - person approach, we deliver outcomes - driven integrated care and show up #Somatus Strong for our patients and teammates. We partner closely with health plans, health systems, and provider groups to support patients with, or at risk of developing, cardio, kidney, metabolic, or other chronic conditions.

We offer 25+ health, growth, and wealth work perks to help teammates be the best version of themselves, including:

• Subsidized personal healthcare coverage:
  Medical, Dental & Vision, plus Wellness programs
• Paid Time Off:
  Flexible PTO
• Professional development: CEU and tuition reimbursement

The Payroll and Tax Manager oversees all payroll operations for a mid-sized organization and manages a small payroll team consisting of one Senior Payroll Administrator. This role ensures accurate and timely processing of multi-state payroll, maintains compliance with federal and state regulations, and partners with HR, Finance, and leadership to support business initiatives. The ideal candidate is hands-on, detail-oriented, and able to both manage and actively participate in day-to-day payroll execution.

• Oversee the end-to-end processing of bi-weekly payroll for all employees (hourly and salaried).
• Review and validate payroll prepared by the Sr. Payroll Administrator.
• Ensure the accuracy of employee data, including deductions, garnishments, withholding elections, and compensation changes.
• Ensure accurate and timely payroll tax filings at federal, state, and local levels
• Manage audits, inquiries, and tax notices
• Monitor legislative changes and ensure ongoing compliance
• Audit payroll reports, general ledger files, and tax filings for accuracy.
• Identify and implement effective and efficient processes and system improvements.
• Troubleshoot and understand payrol l system, to ensure maintaining up to date knowledge of system and functionality.
• Manage year-end processes, including W-2s, taxable benefits, and reporting.

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local wage and hour laws, payroll tax regulations, and company policies.
• Evaluate, enhance and maintain internal controls and document payroll procedures.
• Coordinate with external auditors and manage payroll-related inquiries.
• Stay informed about regulatory changes affecting payroll (FLSA, tax changes, multi-state rules, etc.).

• Supervise, mentor, and support the Senior Payroll Administrator.
• Partner with HR on onboarding, terminations, compensation adjustments, and benefits integration.
• Support Finance with payroll accounting, GL reconciliation, and reporting requirements.
• Implement payroll metrics and utilize payroll data to make informed decisions and to provide senior leadership with payroll metrics, analysis, forecasting and insights.
• Serve as system administrator for the payroll/HRIS platform.
• Lead payroll process improvement initiatives to increase accuracy and efficiency.
• Work with IT, HR, and Finance to streamline workflows and optimize system capabilities.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, HR, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5-7+ years of payroll experience, including multi-state payroll
• Strong knowledge of payroll laws, tax regulations, and compliance requirements.
• Proficiency with payroll/HRIS systems (ADP, Workday, UKG, Ceridian, Paycom, etc.).
• Excellent attention to detail, analytical skills, and confidentiality.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage deadlines with a small team.
• Ability to work hybrid in our corporate office in Mclean, VA.
• Ability to flex hours to accommodate payroll needs which might include occasional evenings and some weekend work

• Prior supervisory experience
• CPP certification a strong plus.
• Experience utilizing Workday and/or implementation of Workday

$110,000 to…