Payroll Finance Manager

RockForce; Nashville (TN); Remote; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A national event production company is seeking a Payroll Finance Manager to oversee payroll finance administration. The role emphasizes timely client billing and accounts receivable management, requiring strong communication and organizational skills. Ideal candidates will have at least 10 years of relevant finance/accounting experience and proficiency in various office tools. This is a remote position with flexibility, but some night and weekend work is expected to meet client needs.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of valid work experience relevant to finance/accounting.
• The role requires the ability to sit or stand for extended periods and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for timely and accurate client billing.
• Initiates reverse ACH transactions for client payments and tracking receivables.
• Collaborate with leadership to create solutions for client services.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Proficient with Excel, Google Sheets, Word, PDF

Solid organizational skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Education

Accounting degree

Tools

Sage Accounting system

Job description

Job Description

RockForce is the trusted team setting the stage for the greatest moments in live events. With a legacy built on the unification of nine industry leaders, we bring decades of expertise to seamlessly execute concerts, festivals, sporting events, live broadcasts, award shows, and corporate activations. Through integrated event production, workforce solutions, innovative technologies, and payroll services, RockForce delivers precision, efficiency, and reliability at every scale.

The Payroll Finance Manager will manage all administrative tasks related to payroll finance with a strong emphasis on accounts receivable. As a key member of the finance team, you will work closely with Client Payroll Managers and the Payroll Operations team to ensure payroll is billed to our clients timely and accurately and collected accordingly. This is a remote position that offers flexibility during the week but will require some night and weekend work due to client needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for timely and accurate client billing which includes running custom reports from the payroll system and creating the itemized client backup reports required for touring client invoices.
• Responsible for initiating reverse ACH transactions for client payments and tracking receivables.
• Help build and oversee a workflow that is effective and efficient for touring client billing which includes communication with CPM’s.
• Set up new clients and manage all client information in the Sage Accounting system.
• Assist with preparation of monthly fringe benefits for Union payroll.
• Collaborate with the leadership team to create solutions to improve our services to clients.
• Assist with worker compensation monthly/quarterly reporting as needed to pay and maintain our accounts.
• Work with Finance Director on various analysis projects such as audits, cost analysis, budgets, to support leadership decision‑making.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills both written and verbal.
• Proficient with Excel, Google Sheets, Word, PDF.
• At least 10 years of valid work experience relevant to finance/accounting.
• Solid organizational and time‑management skills, and ability to prioritize multiple projects.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Accounting degree is preferred.
• The work is performed in a professional office environment with regular use of computers, phones, and standard office equipment. The role requires the ability to sit or stand for extended periods and manage multiple tasks in a fast‑paced setting.

Work Environment

• The work is performed in a professional office environment with regular use of computers, phones, and standard office equipment. The role requires the ability to sit or stand for extended periods and manage multiple tasks in a fast‑paced setting.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

RockForce strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of age, ancestry, color, religious creed, family and medical care leave, mental or physical disability, marital status, domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, political affiliation, national origin, citizenship, race, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law. We provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and religious accommodations on a case‑by‑case basis. Applicants who require accommodations are encouraged to contact Human Resources to discuss options.