Payroll & Finance Operations Specialist

CruxOCM; Vancouver; Remote; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automation company in Vancouver is seeking an experienced Payroll & Finance Operations Manager to lead global payroll operations. The role involves streamlining payroll processes, ensuring compliance with regulations, and collaborating with finance teams. Candidates should have at least 5 years of payroll experience and a relevant degree. This position offers competitive compensation, health benefits, and a remote-first work environment.

Benefits

Competitive compensation, including equity

Comprehensive health benefits

Flexible work arrangements

Opportunities for professional development

Inclusive workplace environment

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience with payroll cycles.
• Handle payroll transactions including bonuses and PTO payouts.
• Ensure compliance with Canadian and US regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead global payroll operations and scale finance systems.
• Serve as liaison between People Ops, Finance, and Accounting.
• Support compliance audits and tax filings.

Skills

Multi-state and Canadian payroll cycles

Proficiency in payroll systems

Strong analytical and organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Payroll management certification (FPC or CPP)

Tools

Rippling

Rillet

Ramp

Job description

About CruxOCM

CruxOCM is the leading automation company for heavy industry, backed by venture capital and innovating in the energy sector.

Control room operators deserve the best tools for safe and efficient work, minimizing environmental impact and maximizing revenue. If pilots have autopilot software, control room operators should too.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Payroll & Finance Operations Manager to lead our global payroll operations and scale our finance and people systems. This role requires someone who thrives in ambiguity, brings structure, and can optimize processes across payroll, compliance, and finance.

Reporting to the VP of Finance, this position offers a unique opportunity to combine technical expertise, operational leadership, and collaboration to drive success in industrial automation.

Leadership

• Serve as the main liaison between People Ops, Finance, and Accounting for payroll strategy.
• Streamline payroll processes across departments and systems.
• Work with the Executive team to develop long-term plans for compensation and benefits.
• Support compliance audits and tax filings with minimal oversight.

Technical Skills and Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of experience with multi-state and Canadian payroll cycles, ensuring timely and accurate processing.
• Proficiency in payroll systems such as Rippling, Rillet, and Ramp.
• Handle payroll transactions including bonuses, commissions, off-cycle pay, and PTO payouts.
• Oversee HR compliance and employee policies.
• Support general finance operations like health benefits, expense reports, and banking.
• Ensure compliance with Canadian and US federal, state, provincial, and local regulations, including filings and correspondence.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Payroll management certification such as FPC or CPP is preferred.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation, including equity.
• Comprehensive health benefits.
• Remote-first work environment.
• Flexible work arrangements.
• Opportunities for professional development.
• A growth-oriented culture.
• Inclusive and diverse workplace environment.

CruxOCM is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity. We welcome accessibility needs and can accommodate applicants during the hiring process. Please contact [e-mail] for assistance.

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