Manager, Talent Payments & Compliance at Tao Group

Tao Group Hospitality offers competitive benefits for all full-time team members such as:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

• 401(k) Retirement Program with Employer Match

• Life and Disability Insurance Plans

• Ancillary Insurance Plans

• Employee Assistance Program

• Fertility & Family Forming Support and Resources

• Pet Insurance

• TAO Marketplace

• Employee Discounts

• Time off and much more!

The Manager or Talent Payments & Compliance manages the financial and administrative aspects of talent bookings and payments. This role connects the internal Talent, Accounting, Accounts Payable, and Legal teams with talent agencies, representatives, external partners, and tax counsel to ensure payments are accurate, timely, properly documented, and tax compliant.

• Partner with the Talent team to understand booking terms, financial obligations, and engagement timelines.

• Coordinate with Accounting and Accounts Payable to review and process deposits, final payments, reimbursements, and other talent-related expenses.

• Work directly with talent agencies, representatives, and external partners to obtain invoices, tax forms, banking information, contracts, and other required documentation.

• Review talent agreements to confirm payment amounts, due dates, reimbursable expenses, and financial terms.

• Collaborate with the internal Legal department and external tax counsel to address contractual, regulatory, and tax matters related to talent engagements.

• Apply applicable domestic and international withholding-tax requirements, escalating complex questions to internal or external tax counsel when appropriate.

• Maintain and communicate payment schedules, payment status, confirmations, remittance details, and receipts to required parties.

• Resolve documentation gaps, invoice discrepancies, and changes to booking or payment terms.

• Maintain accurate records to support reconciliations, reporting, audits, and compliance.

• Help improve talent-payment processes, controls, and communication practices.

• Assist and/ or complete additional tasks as assigned

EDUCATION/WORKING KNOWLEDGE:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• Relevant experience in accounting, accounts payable, talent payments, entertainment finance, or production accounting.
• Knowledge of invoice processing, payment controls, reconciliations, and financial documentation.
• Familiarity with withholding-tax requirements for domestic and international talent or independent contractors.
• Experience working with legal teams, external tax advisors, talent agencies, representatives, event partners, or entertainment vendors preferred.
• Strong communication, organization, problem-solving, and relationship-management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple bookings and deadlines with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Sound judgment and discretion when handling confidential contracts, compensation, tax records, and banking information.
• Proficiency with accounting systems, payment platforms, and Microsoft Excel or comparable spreadsheet software.

The work environment characteristics and/or physical demands described here are representative of those a Team Member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions

• Ability to write, read, and verbally communicate
• Must have strong problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills required

• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

• Must have good positive energy throughout the day
• Must be able to read the computer monitors and print legibly
• Must be able to sit and/or stand for extended periods of time
• Must be able to move quickly through work and set the pace in the office
• Must be able to push and lift up to 25 lbs. with or without assistance 
• Small to Medium office environment
• Office, Casino, Nightclub, Bar, Lounge, and/or Restaurant working environment
• 5-25% Local Travel (United States) 

• Work in an environment that is subject to varying levels of noise, crowds, and smoke, the severity of which depends upon the guest volume

• May work extended hours irregular shifts, evening and/or weekend shifts, and holiday work may be required
• Maintain a professional, neat, and well-groomed appearance adhering to Company standards
• Must be effective as part of a team; ability to interact with internal and external customers, managers, and co-workers in a professional, courteous manner
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality

• Ability to handle a fast-paced, busy, and somewhat stressful environment