Payroll Manager

SDL Search Partners; Boston (MA); On-site; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Eligibility for profit sharing plan

Remote options

Opportunities for growth & development

Job summary

A high-growth financial services firm in Boston is seeking a Payroll Manager. This role involves managing domestic and international payroll, and processing variable compensation plans. The ideal candidate will work closely with leadership and have 5+ years of payroll experience. This position offers remote options and opportunities for professional growth within the organization.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of payroll experience required.
• Analytical and methodical approach to problem solving.
• Ability to manage issues and provide solutions.

Responsibilities

• Process bi-weekly payroll for domestic and international employees.
• Maintain policies for accurate payroll processing.
• Resolve payroll processing issues with urgency.
• Assist in year-end W-2 preparation.

Skills

Payroll experience

Analytical and logical thinking

Problem solving

Excellent system and Excel capabilities

Job description

High growth Financial Services firm based out of Boston is seeking a Payroll Manager to add to the team. This role will mange both domestic and international payroll, as well as involvement in processing of variable compensation / profit sharing plan.

Suitable applicants will have interest in working directly with leadership, as this position sits under the CFO vertical, reporting to the Director of Finance & Operations. This is a great role for somebody interested in a high-visibility role, with full scope of management over the payroll function.

• + bonus
• + eligibility for profit sharing plan
• Remote options!
• Opportunities for growth & development

Responsibilities

• Process bi-weekly payroll for all employees, including domestic multi-state, and international payroll
• Input international employee payroll data to in-house payroll system for employees requiring W-2 reporting
• Resolve issues that may arise during payroll processing with urgency connecting the dots to implement enhancements to prevent similar issues from arising in the future
• Develop, document, and maintain policies and procedures that support accurate and timely multi-state payroll processing
• Perform reconciliations for payroll general ledger accounts on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis
• Maintain daily interaction with Human Resources in relation to 401k plan & benefits administration
• Calculate vacation and personal time, verify employment and maintain confidentiality
• Assist in year-end W-2 preparation, fringe benefit processing
• Research and respond to tax notices from Federal, State and Local agencies
• Prepare payroll journal entries and review balance sheet reconciliations

Qualifications

• 5+ years of payroll experience
• CPP is a plus but not required
• Analytical, logical, methodical and intellectually curious.
• Problem solving and issues resolution management
• Excellent system and Excel spreadsheet capabilities
• Interest in growth & professional development