Payroll Manager

Clopay; Mason (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Clopay Corporation is hiring a Payroll Manager in Mason, OH. The successful candidate will oversee all payroll activities, ensure compliance with federal, state and local tax laws, and coordinate with HR and Tax departments.

Responsibilities include W-2 preparation, year-end reporting, and managing outside payroll processors to ensure accurate pay rates and current withholdings. The role requires a Bachelor's degree or equivalent, at least 5 years in multi-state payroll, and strong knowledge of

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required or equivalent experience.
• CPP designation is a plus for the candidate.
• Minimum 5 years in a multi-state, multi-company payroll role for a medium/large company.
• Two years of payroll management experience is beneficial.
• Experience with Oracle Payroll or similar in-house processing systems is a plus.
• Experience with ADP Time and Attendance is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of payroll and payroll tax compliance is required.
• Intermediate Microsoft Office skills required.

Responsibilities

• Manage all Payroll Department activities, including processing payrolls to ensure timely and accurate payments.
• Coordinate with Human Resources and Tax Departments to ensure compliance with foreign, federal, state and local payroll tax laws; ensure timely withholding deposits.
• Manage quarterly and year-end reporting requirements, including preparation of W-2s and related filings.
• Ensure accuracy of outsourced payroll processing and reporting of payroll, including current withholdings.
• Collaborate with operating companies and corporate personnel to document and approve payroll transactions.
• Provide payroll information for journal entries and monthly reconciliations for financial reporting.
• Prepare payroll-related requests to support annual audits and tax filings.
• Maintain/update policies reflecting changes in governmental tax regulations.

Skills

Payroll management

W-2 filings

Multi-state payroll

ADP Time and Attendance

Education

Bachelor's Degree

CPP designation (a plus)

Tools

Oracle Payroll

Job description

Open the Door to Your Future with Clopay Corporation & CornellCookson

At Clopay Corporation, we are more than just North America’s largest residential and commercial garage door manufacturer—we are a powerhouse of innovation, safety, and design. Through our premier brands, we lead the industry in providing groundbreaking high-performance closure solutions for both the places people call home and the spaces where the world does business.

Headquartered in Mason, Ohio, and operating state‑of‑the‑art manufacturing facilities in Troy, Ohio, Mountaintop, Pennsylvania, and Goodyear, Arizona, we are a proud American‑owned company and a wholly‑owned subsidiary of Griffon Corporation. Our reach extends across 55+ distribution centers and thousands of retail locations in the U.S. and Canada ensuring that we deliver the right door for every opening - from homes to businesses and beyond.

By joining our team, you become part of a legacy that blends the residential elegance of Clopay, known as "America's Favorite Garage Doors," with the industrial strength and 180-year heritage of our rolling brands, Cornell and Cookson. Together, we secure everything from family garages to the world's most iconic stadiums and skyscrapers.

We currently have an opening for a Payroll Manager in our Mason location.

In this position, the successful candidate will perform the following job responsibilities:

• Manage all Payroll Department activities, including processing of all payrolls to ensure timely and accurate payrolls.
• Coordinate with the Human Resources and Tax Departments to ensure compliance with all foreign, federal, state and local payroll tax laws.Ensure timely payroll withholding deposits.
• Manage all quarterly and year-end reporting requirements, including preparation of W-2s and related filings.
• Ensure outside payroll processing service is providing accurate and timely processing and reporting of payroll, including accurate pay rates and current withholdings.
• Work with operating companies and corporate personnel to ensure proper documentation and approval of all payroll transactions.
• Provide all payroll‑related information for journal entries and monthly account reconciliations required to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Prepare payroll related requests to support annual audit and federal and state tax filings.
• Maintain and update policies and procedures documentation reflecting changes in governmental tax regulations as appropriate.
• Comply with additional work tasks as requested.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree required, or equivalent work experience. Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation a plus.
• Minimum of 5 years in a multi-state and multi-company payroll processing role for a medium to large company required.
• Two years of payroll management experience beneficial. Experience with Oracle Payroll or another similar in‑house processing system a plus.
• Experience with ADP Time and Attendance a plus.
• Strong knowledge of payroll, including compliance and payroll tax, is required.
• Intermediate Microsoft Office skills required.
  

Why Choose a Career With Us?

We don't just manufacture doors; we engineer the "front door" of the American dream and the security of global commerce. At Clopay, we believe our strength lies in our people. From our design engineers to our manufacturing associates and delivery drivers, every member of the team plays a vital role in our success.

Our team members thrive because we prioritize:

• Unrivaled Scale: Work for a market leader with a massive manufacturing footprint and a reputation for excellence that spans nearly two centuries.
• A Culture of "What's Next": We invest heavily in automation, sustainable materials, and smart‑home integration to stay ahead of the curve.
• Commitment to People: As a Griffon Corporation company, we provide the stability of a large organization with the tight‑knit, collaborative feel of a specialized craft team.
• A Legacy of Expertise: Join our "Pioneer Club" - a group of over 440 employees who have been with us for 20 years or more. We offer the stability of a market leader and a place where you can truly grow a lifelong career.
• Commitment to Innovation: We aren't just keeping up with industry trends; we're setting them. Whether it's our exclusive WINDCODE technology...
• Community Focused: Our success is linked to the well‑being of our neighbors and communities. Through our partnership with Habitat for Humanity, Clopay employees help provide homes and security to families in the communities where we live and work.

Equal Employment Opportunity