Payroll Director — Lead Payroll, Tax & Client Ops

CliftonLarsonAllen LLP; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

CliftonLarsonAllen LLP (CLA) is seeking a Payroll Director to lead our Outsourcing payroll team. You will oversee payroll processing, train analysts, and ensure accurate client payrolls while guiding technically complex tax and compliance tasks.

You will partner with clients, manage billing for payroll services, drive process improvements, and serve as a project manager for new client setups and conversions.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of relevant payroll experience.
• 2+ years of leadership experience preferred.
• Bachelor's degree required; combination of experience and education may be accepted.
• Degree in Business, Accounting, HR, or related field preferred.
• PHR, SPHR or CPP preferred.
• Proficiency with MS Office and payroll software required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee payroll processing and supervise Analyst I/II; provide training and coaching.
• Oversee state tax registrations and quarterly payroll tax filings; serve as tax resource.
• Develop policies to ensure high-quality client experiences and efficient processes.
• Manage client relationships and act as project manager for client setups and conversions.

Skills

Leadership

Payroll processing

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree (Business/Accounting/HR or related)

PHR/SPHR/CPP certification preferred

Tools

Payroll software

MS Excel

MS Office

Job description

CliftonLarsonAllen LLP (CLA) is seeking a Payroll Director to lead our Outsourcing payroll team. You will oversee payroll processing, train analysts, and ensure accurate client payrolls while guiding technically complex tax and compliance tasks.

You will partner with clients, manage billing for payroll services, drive process improvements, and serve as a project manager for new client setups and conversions.