Payroll Financial Operations & Audit Supervisor

About the role

This position works out of our Abbott Park, IL location within the CHR Corporate Human Resources division. It is responsible for leading and supervising the financial operations and recoveries team to ensure accurate, timely funding, general ledger, and reporting. The role oversees internal policies and control procedures, while fostering strong collaboration and clear communication with employees, managers, and the broader payroll organization.

Responsibilities

• Ensure financial and operational controls are followed when implementing system and process changes.
• Serve as the primary coordinator for report requests, including intake, tracking, prioritization, and timely delivery of requested reports.
• Prepare and process the general ledger, balancing accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.
• Manage and support vendor payments.
• Cook up and process new report requests, working closely with internal teams to define requirements and validate outputs.
• Process and manage stop payment requests, ensuring proper approvals, documentation, and system updates.
• Administer and oversee weekly tax funding, ensuring required amounts are calculated, funded, and recorded accurately.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Payroll, Tax, Finance, and external vendors, to resolve issues and support operational needs.

Requirements

The Payroll Financial Operations & Audit Supervisor is a supervisory role responsible for overseeing the Financial Operations & Recoveries team. They coach and mentor team members and assign tasks to ensure that the team’s resources are used effectively. They lead by example and uphold the same expectations required of their employees. They ensure both their own and their staff’s tasks are completed accurately and on time, and ensure adherence to deadlines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or associate equivalent combination of education and work experience.

Skills

Strong leadership skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously are essential. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with payroll systems are also required.

Benefits

Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year. An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution is offered. Additionally, there are tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program, and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree. Abbott is recognized as one of the best places to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.

Pay

The base pay for this position is $78,000.00 – $156,000.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted. For further information, and to apply, please visit our website via the “Apply” button below.