Payroll Manager

CFS; Lebanon (IN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

CFS in Indiana is seeking a Payroll Manager to report directly to the CFO and oversee multi-state payroll operations. You will manage a direct report, drive compliance, reporting, and process improvements, and have exposure to executive-level decision making.

This high-visibility role offers autonomy, opportunities to streamline processes, enhance automation, and contribute to a company with a century-long history.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of multi-state payroll experience.
• Supervisory or management experience required.
• Accounting-focused background preferred; Bachelor's degree a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the end-to-end payroll function for a multi-state workforce.
• Lead payroll reporting, compliance, and audit initiatives, including 401(k) and workers' compensation.
• Review and approve payroll transactions, tax filings, and year-end processing.
• Prepare payroll-related journal entries and reconcile payroll general ledger accounts.
• Drive payroll process improvements, internal controls, and system enhancements.

Skills

Payroll management

Multi-state payroll

Leadership

Audits & compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

• Report directly to the CFO and gain exposure to executive-level decision making
• Lead the payroll function with a focus on oversight, compliance, reporting, and process improvement
• Manage and mentor a direct report while owning the overall payroll operation
• Opportunity to streamline processes, improve automation, and drive efficiencies
• Join a stable, growing company with over 100 years of history
• High-visibility role with significant autonomy and the ability to make an immediate impact
• Collaborative environment with minimal red tape and quick decision-making

Salary: $85,000-$95,000

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Report directly to the CFO and gain exposure to executive-level decision making
• Lead the payroll function with a focus on oversight, compliance, reporting, and process improvement
• Manage and mentor a direct report while owning the overall payroll operation
• Opportunity to streamline processes, improve automation, and drive efficiencies
• Join a stable, growing company with over 100 years of history
• High-visibility role with significant autonomy and the ability to make an immediate impact
• Collaborative environment with minimal red tape and quick decision-making

Key Responsibilities For The Payroll Manager

• Oversee the end-to-end payroll function for a multi-state workforce
• Manage and develop one direct report responsible for payroll processing activities
• Lead payroll reporting, compliance, and audit initiatives, including 401(k), workers' compensation, and financial audits
• Review and approve payroll transactions, tax filings, and year-end processing
• Prepare payroll-related journal entries and reconcile payroll general ledger accounts
• Drive payroll process improvements, internal controls, and system enhancements

Qualifications For The Payroll Manager

• 5+ years of multi-state payroll experience
• Previous supervisory or management experience required
• Strong background in payroll audits, reporting, compliance, and process improvement
• Accounting-focused background preferred; Bachelor's degree a plus

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