Founded in 1971, Gypsum Management & Supply, Inc. (GMS) is the leading North American specialty distributor of interior building products. Our product offerings of wallboard, ceilings and complementary construction products are designed to provide a comprehensive solution for our core customer- building contractors who install our products in commercial and residential buildings. GMS's operating model enables GMS to continue to grow and expand in scope, while maintaining a high level of customer service, promoting an entrepreneurial culture, and preserving the customer intimacy of a local business.
GMS and its family of companies operate a network of nearly 300 building product distribution yards, and more than 100 tool sales and service centers, for customers across the U.S. and Canada. The Field Support Center in Tucker, Georgia serves each GMS location, providing the support needed to enable local teams to deliver outstanding service to contractors and builders in their local communities.
Position SummaryThe Director, Payroll and Tax, is responsible for overseeing the entire payroll process and ensuring compliance with tax regulations for the company and its subsidiaries. This role requires a strategic thinker with strong leadership skills, capable of managing a team and collaborating with various departments to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing. The Director will also be responsible for tax reporting and compliance to optimize the company’s financial performance and ensure adherence to all relevant laws and regulations. In addition, the Director will recommend, implement, and promote payroll policies and procedures consistent with legal requirements and the culture of the organization.
Duties & ResponsibilitiesLeadership and Management:

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of payroll and tax professionals.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including HR, Finance, and subsidiaries.
• Develop and implement strategic initiatives to improve payroll and tax processes.
• Provide training and development opportunities for internal and external customers.
• Create long-term and short-term strategic goals for continuous improvement of the payroll activities of the organization.

Payroll Management

• Oversee the preparation and distribution of payroll for all employees.
• Ensure payroll is processed accurately and on time, complying with all federal, state and local regulations.
• Manage payroll systems and vendor relationships, ensuring systems are up-to-date and effective.
• Ensure maximum use of the company’s Human Capital Management System (HCM) capabilities to augment payroll efficiencies.

Tax Compliance

• Ensure compliance with all federal, state and local tax laws and regulations (GMS operates in almost all US states).
• Oversee the preparation and filing of all payroll-related tax returns and reports.
• Develop and implement tax strategies while working with the local subsidiaries to optimize company financials.
• Conduct regular audits to ensure compliance and identify areas for improvement.

Reporting And Analysis

• Prepare and present regular reports on payroll and tax activities to senior management.
• Analyze payroll data to identify trends, issues, and opportunities for improvement.
• Oversee and assist with facilitating union, prevailing wages, FLSA OT and piece/footage rate calculations.
• Collaborate with finance to ensure accurate financial reporting and forecasting.

Policy Development

• Develop and update payroll and tax policies and procedures.
• Ensure policies are communicated effectively and adhered to across the company and subsidiaries.

Risk Management

• Identify and mitigate risks related to payroll and tax processes.
• Ensure proper internal controls are in place and functioning effectively.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, accounting, finance or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years’ professional experience in a similarly senior level payroll or tax role.
• Minimum 10 years of strong, progressive ‘hands on’ payroll processing experience in multi-location environments with the use of prevailing wages, unions, and FLSA OT.
• Multi state processing and tax experience.
• Expert proficiency in payroll software and Microsoft Office suite.
• Experience with Ceridian/Dayforce or UltiPro/Kronos a plus

Core Competencies

• Strive to do the right thing by displaying trust and integrity.
• Embody the principles of servant leadership, even in a non-people management role, by putting the needs of others first, valuing diverse perspectives by sincerely appreciating and considering others’ opinions and ideas and demonstrating a positive and humble attitude.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and on a team; ability to lead, execute and/or delegate as needed, while also collaborating with others to get the job done.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships at every level of the organization; invest in building relationships with the Field Operations and Field Support Center team members.
• Help champion an inclusive working environment by:
• Empowering others to bring their full selves to the workplace.
• Celebrating, welcoming, and valuing the different backgrounds and experiences that make up our workforce.
• Recognizing that all team members are valued, regardless of race, background, tenure, or title.
• Ability to self-manage, show initiative, be proactive, and drive results.
• Communicate professionally, both verbally and in writing to coworkers and customers.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to remain in stationary position in an office environment: 80%
• Will frequently move about inside the office to access office machinery, etc.
• Must be able to operate basic office machinery.
• Must be able to communicate with team and management and be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.

Required Cognitive Skills

• Must be able to problem solve, prioritize tasks and have strong analytical skills.
• Must be able to manage stress depending on deadlines and ongoing projects.
• Must be able to multitask while also maintaining exceptional attention to detail.
• Must be able to quickly communicate solutions if problems occur.
• Must be able to demonstrate a high degree of sound judgement and initiative.

Benefits & Perks

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability & Life Insurance
• Wellness Benefits
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Paid Holidays & Vacation Days
• Professional Growth Opportunities
• Development & Training Programs

This job description is subject to change at any time.EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERLaunch your career with a national building materials distributor and discover opportunities for growth and advancement. We value our team members and believe them to be our greatest assets. As such, we invest in training and strive to provide a work-life balance.