Corporate Accounting Manager - Payroll & Benefits

Core Responsibilities

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting for payroll, benefits, and related employee compensation programs.
• Oversee journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and account mapping to ensure accuracy and compliance with U.S. GAAP.
• Lead the payroll and benefits components of the financial close process and support financial statements, disclosures, expense projections, and accounting memos.
• Develop, document, and monitor internal controls to support accurate, timely financial reporting and compliance with company policies and applicable regulations.
• Oversee the benefits accounting control environment, including vendor-performed accounting, and drive improvements in controls and processes.
• Serve as a key contact for internal and external audits and ensure timely, accurate support for audit requests.
• Collaborate across HR, Payroll, FP&A, Financial Reporting, Accounting Policy, and shared services to resolve issues and improve business insight.
• Analyze trends and results, prepare clear financial commentary, and lead continuous improvement initiatives that enhance quality, efficiency, and close cycle times.

Qualifications

• Required: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. 5-8+ years of progressive accounting experience, including payroll or benefits accounting exposure.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and internal control frameworks.
• Experience with large ERP systems (e.g., Oracle, SAP, Workday).
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex reconciliations and high-volume transactions.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Preferred

• CPA or equivalent certification.
• Big 4 public accounting experience.
• Prior experience supporting internal and external audits.
• Global public company experience.