Corporate Accounting Manager

About The Role

We’re looking for a dynamic and experienced Corporate Accounting Manager to lead our payroll accounting function. In this leadership role, you’ll oversee end-to-end payroll accounting operations, ensure compliance, and drive process improvements across a complex, multi-entity environment. You’ll partner closely with HR, Finance, and external auditors while managing and developing a high-performing team. This is a great opportunity for a hands-on leader who enjoys improving processes, working with systems, and making a measurable impact.

What You’ll Do

• Lead end-to-end payroll accounting operations, including reconciliations, accruals, and journal entries
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, payroll tax laws, and regulatory requirements
• Manage, mentor, and develop a team of payroll accounting professionals
• Own month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes related to payroll
• Partner with HR, Finance, and external auditors to ensure accurate reporting and audit readiness
• Drive process improvements, automation, and efficiency across payroll and accounting workflows
• Support and lead system implementations, upgrades, and process redesigns (e.g., UKG, ADP, Workday)
• Analyze payroll data to identify trends, discrepancies, and opportunities for improvement
• Maintain strong internal controls across multiple entities and jurisdictions

What You Bring

• 8+ years of payroll or payroll accounting experience, including leadership responsibility
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, payroll taxes, and compliance requirements
• Hands-on experience with payroll systems (UKG, ADP, Workday, or similar)
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, data analysis)
• Experience working in large, complex, or multi-entity environments
• Proven ability to lead teams, meet deadlines, and drive process improvements
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• High level of integrity and discretion with sensitive information

Nice to Have

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field
• Experience with system implementations or large-scale process redesigns
• CPP (Certified Payroll Professional) or similar certification