Payroll Operations Manager

Payroll Operations Manager

B Consulting is a premier outsourced finance, accounting, and HR firm focusing on startups and early-stage businesses in the tech and consumer product sectors. We provide financial roadmaps and support with best-in-class software and processes.

Responsibilities

• Own full-cycle U.S. and international payroll processing across multiple clients, including international payrolls managed through EOR providers
• Serve as the internal payroll subject matter expert, partnering closely with HR and Accounting/Finance client leads to support payroll operations across the client portfolio
• Manage payroll platforms including Gusto, Justworks, Rippling, ADP, TriNet, Deel, or similar systems
• Ensure accurate processing of wages, bonuses, commissions, and deductions
• Manage multi-state payroll compliance, tax filings, and year-end reporting (W-2s, 1099s)
• Reconcile payroll reports, benefit invoices, and payroll-related GL accounts
• Partner with accounting teams to support month-end close activities, including payroll accruals and related reporting
• Support payroll-related equity compensation processing, including tax withholding and reporting for employee stock programs
• Support payroll setup and termination processing for new hires and departing employees, including prorated pay, final pay, and payroll deductions
• Career development and learning opportunities

Qualifications & Experience

• 5+ years of U.S. payroll experience, including multi-state payroll
• Strong knowledge of payroll taxes, wage laws, and compliance requirements
• Experience with payroll systems (Gusto, Justworks, Rippling, Deel, Sequoia One or similar)
• Advanced Excel skills (lookups, pivots, data validation, reconciliation workflows)
• Proven experience with payroll reconciliations and audit support
• Experience supporting payroll operations across multiple clients, entities, or business units
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Experience managing international payrolls through EOR platforms such as Deel or Remote
• Excellent organizational and client communication skills

Compensation

Target compensation range: $105,000 – $125,000, depending on experience, location, and qualifications