Finance Operations & Payroll Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Payroll Management
• Own and manage end-to-end payroll processes, including data extraction, validation, and submission to external providers
• Oversee payroll cycles to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and compliance
• Manage payroll-related activities such as 401(k), tax withholdings, garnishments, employee benefits, and workers’ compensation claims
• Review and approve payroll journals, accruals, and related financial outputs to ensure reporting integrity
• Accounting & Financial Controls
• Reconcile payroll- and accounts payable-related balance sheet accounts and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner
• Maintain strong internal controls across payroll, accounts payable (AP), and travel & expense (T&E) functions
• Ensure accurate coding, approvals, and adherence to company policies
• Compliance & Regulatory Oversight
• Ensure compliance with multi-state payroll tax requirements, filings, and statutory regulations
• Monitor and enforce adherence to financial controls, company policies, and audit requirements
• Escalate compliance risks, control gaps, or irregularities to senior leadership
• Process Improvement & Systems
• Standardize, document, and improve payroll, AP, and T&E processes to drive scalability, consistency, and audit readiness
• Identify and remediate inefficiencies, control gaps, and operational risks
• Provide Finance leadership input into payroll, HRIS, and ERP system implementations and enhancements
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Partner with Accounting leadership to align transactional processes with financial reporting outputs
• Support Senior Controller and CFO with payroll accounting, tax compliance, and financial controls across a multi-entity structure
• Collaborate across departments and geographies to ensure seamless financial operations
• Leadership & Ownership
• Take full ownership of payroll-related accounting, compliance, and operational processes
• Drive accountability and discipline across finance operations functions
• Contribute to a results-driven, fast-paced environment with a strong sense of urgency and attention to detail

Requirements

Not specified

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 8+ years of progressive experience in payroll management, accounting, and financial controls
• CPA certification preferred
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• Experience with payroll systems and software (e.g., ADP, Paychex)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and compliance standards

Skills

• Payroll management
• Financial controls
• Compliance oversight
• Process improvement
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Leadership and ownership

Benefits

Not specified

Pay

• USD120000 - USD140000 per year

Schedule

Not specified