Global Payroll VP: Strategy, Compliance & Growth

Landing Point; Town of New Albion (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 270,000; Full time

Job summary

Landing Point, a leading technology firm in the alternative investment marketplace, seeks a Vice President or Senior Vice President to oversee the global payroll function within Corporate Finance.

The role focuses on strategy, governance, and execution across all jurisdictions, building a high-performing payroll team and driving improvements in process, controls, and reporting. CPA/CPP preferred, advanced Excel skills required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting as a base requirement.
• 10+ years of progressive payroll leadership experience.
• Experience with outsourced payroll models and governance.
• CPP or similar designation preferred; strong Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the global payroll strategy, operating model, and governance.
• Lead and develop a high-performing global payroll team.
• Own payroll governance, internal controls, and risk management.
• Manage relationships with payroll managed services partners.
• Ensure accurate and timely processing of all pay elements.
• Partner with Accounting on payroll accruals and reporting impacts.
• Oversee payroll aspects of equity compensation.
• Ensure correct tax withholding and timely payroll tax deposits.
• Oversee global year-end payroll reporting and filings.
• Manage payroll-related compliance activities.
• Serve as executive escalation point for complex payroll issues.
• Drive payroll technology optimization and process improvements.

Skills

Payroll leadership

Excel advanced

Internal controls

Equity compensation

Outsourced payroll

Tax withholding

Leadership & team building

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Payroll platforms

HCM systems

ERP integrations

Job description

Landing Point, a leading technology firm in the alternative investment marketplace, seeks a Vice President or Senior Vice President to oversee the global payroll function within Corporate Finance.

The role focuses on strategy, governance, and execution across all jurisdictions, building a high-performing payroll team and driving improvements in process, controls, and reporting. CPA/CPP preferred, advanced Excel skills required.