About The Role

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.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO

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.

SKILLS / PHYSICAL DEMANDS / WORK ENVIRONMENT / SCHEDULE

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