Payroll & Accounting Manager

GQG Partners; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental and vision benefits

401K with match

Hybrid work model

Paid time off

Job summary

GQG Partners seeks a Payroll & Accounting Manager to oversee the firm's global payroll and compensation accounting processes. You will ensure salaries, bonuses, and incentives are processed accurately, timely, and in compliance with policies and laws across multiple jurisdictions.

The role partners with Human Resources, Finance, external payroll providers, and auditors to support accurate financial reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• 7–10 years in payroll/compensation accounting, multi-state/global payroll.
• Experience leading payroll processes in large organizations.

Responsibilities

• Manage and process global payroll for all employees, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Coordinate with global payroll providers across France, UK, UAE, Australia, Japan, and more.
• Maintain payroll calendars, deadlines, and processing requirements.
• Prepare financial reports and journal entries for compensation.
• Lead implementation and maintenance of payroll software and systems.
• Ensure compliance with payroll regulations across jurisdictions.
• Respond to employee payroll queries and provide guidance.

Skills

Payroll accounting

Multi-state payroll

Excel

HRIS systems

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Auditing support

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Payroll software

Finance software

Job description

GQG Partners is an investment boutique which is a wholly owned subsidiary of a majority employee-owned company listed on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX: GQG). The firm manages global and emerging market equities for institutions, advisors, and individuals worldwide. The company is headquartered in Ft. Lauderdale FL, with offices in New York, Seattle, London, Sydney, and Abu Dhabi. GQG Partners manages more than US $162.5 billion in client assets as of March 31, 2026 and employs approximately 240 associates worldwide.

GQG is passionate about investing and strives for the highest levels of excellence in a competitive industry. It is our responsibility to help investors secure their financial future and we are honored that our clients entrust us with their financial capital. We endeavor to create a business that is closely aligned with our clients’ financial interests. And we strive for success at all levels of our organization through a commitment to independent thinking, continual growth, cultural integrity, and a deep knowledge of the markets.

Benefit Offerings

• Generous medical, dental, and vision plans
• Paid and voluntary supplemental life insurance
• Healthcare spending account, flexible spending accounts, and transit benefit options
• Paid sick and personal time off, Parental Leave, and paid disability benefits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401K matching with immediate vesting

About the Position

Employment Type: Exempt - FT

Location: Seattle, WA; New York, NY; Fort Lauderdale, FL (Hybrid, 3 days/week in office)

Salary Range: USD 110,000.00 - 140,000.00 plus annual discretionary bonus

We are seeking a Payroll & Accounting Manager to lead the administration, oversight, and continuous improvement of the firm’s global payroll and compensation accounting processes. This role is responsible for ensuring that salaries, wages, bonuses, and incentives are processed accurately, timely, and in compliance with company policies and applicable legal and regulatory requirements.

The Payroll & Accounting Manager will serve as a key subject matter expert and operational leader for payroll, compensation accounting, and related controls. This individual will partner closely with Human Resources, Finance, external payroll providers, auditors, and other stakeholders to support accurate financial reporting and compliance across multiple jurisdictions.

The ideal candidate will bring strong technical payroll and accounting expertise, high attention to detail, a continuous improvement mindset, and the ability to manage complex processes in a fast-paced, global environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and process global payroll for all employees, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with company policies and applicable laws and regulations.
• Coordinate with global payroll providers in France, UK, UAE, Australia, Japan, and others to support accurate and timely payroll processing.
• Manage relevant payroll provider and software vendor relationships, including issue resolution and service coordination.
• Maintain and communicate annual payroll calendar, key deadlines, and processing requirements.
• Maintain and update payroll records, including: salary changes; federal, state, and local taxes; exemptions; insurance coverage; deductions; and other necessary records
• Lead compensation-related activities, such as salary adjustments, bonus payments, and long-term incentive programs.
• Prepare financial reports and statements related to compensation, including periodic and year-end reports for internal use and compliance with government regulations.
• Prepare compensation-related journal entries and update and maintain the underlying calculations and analysis.
• Prepare budgets and forecasts for all compensation related costs.
• Work closely with the Finance department to reconcile compensation-related accounts and ensure that all financial transactions are accurately reflected in the company’s accounting system.
• Respond to employee queries regarding payroll issues and provide accurate information and guidance.
• Ensure compliance with international, federal, state, and local payroll, wage, hour laws, and best practices.
• Work closely with the US payroll provider to ensure accurate state tax filing, reporting, and compliance.
• Keep abreast of current trends and best practices in compensation and payroll accounting.
• Participate in audits and provide necessary documentation and explanations for compensation-related items.
• Collaborate with auditors, accountants, and other finance professionals to ensure integrity and accuracy in financial reporting.
• Lead the implementation and maintenance of payroll and compensation accounting software and systems.
• Identify and recommend opportunities to improve payroll processes, reporting, controls, and systems.
• Identify issues, analyze root causes, and propose solutions.
• Responsible for ad-hoc Human Resource projects and assignments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Strong foundation in payroll accounting and general accounting concepts required.
• Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in payroll, compensation accounting, or related roles, including experience with multi-state and preferably global payroll operations.
• Prior experience leading payroll processes in a complex organization.
• Proficiency in payroll software and HRIS systems, as well as Excel.
• Strong knowledge of payroll regulations, tax laws, and compensation best practices.
• Demonstrated experience with payroll-related account reconciliations, accruals, financial reporting, and audit support.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and numerical abilities.
• Operate with the highest level of integrity, confidentiality, and accountability.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality and discretion.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to clearly explain complex financial information.
• Proven ability to present to, engage with, and build alignment across executive stakeholders.
• Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy and commitment to operational excellence.
• Ability to work non-standard hours as needed to support global payroll cycles, deadlines, and urgent issues.
• Proactive, responsive, flexible, and service-oriented.

The base salary offered will be determined by various factors such as geographic location, relevant experience, education, and qualifications.

GQG Partners LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not engage in unlawful discrimination on any basis prohibited by local, state or federal law. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, compensation, benefits, social and recreational activities and termination.