Payroll Manager

Cherry Bekaert LLP; Raleigh, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 92,000 - 147,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Medical, dental, and vision care

Disability & life insurance

Generous Paid Time Off

Retirement plans

Paid Care Leave

Job summary

Cherry Bekaert LLP in Raleigh, NC, is seeking a Payroll Manager to lead a high-impact payroll function across a multi-entity organization. You will drive payroll excellence, oversee end-to-end processing, and mentor a team of payroll professionals in a hybrid work setting.

The role requires 10+ years of payroll experience, a High School diploma with FPC/CPP, and deep expertise in Workday (UKG exposure is a plus).

Qualifications

• Minimum 10+ years of payroll experience in corporate or professional services with team leadership.
• High School Diploma required; FPC or CPP certification preferred.
• Proven ability to supervise, coach, and develop payroll professionals and manage deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end payroll processing across the organization and subsidiaries.
• Coach and develop a payroll team to drive performance and excellence.
• Ensure accurate processing of hires, terminations, and changes in compensation.
• Serve as the primary contact for payroll inquiries and support leadership.
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local payroll laws and regulations.
• Prepare payroll filings and year-end regulatory reporting.
• Identify process improvements to enhance accuracy and efficiency.
• Maintain and optimize payroll systems and tools to support growth.
• Collaborate with HR, Benefits, IT to ensure system integration and smooth operations.

Skills

Payroll leadership

Team development

Attention to detail

Verbal & written communication

Problem-solving

Time management

Adaptability

Excel

Adobe Acrobat

Education

High School Diploma

FPC or CPP certification

Tools

Workday

UKG (preferred)

Payroll systems

Excel

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Cherry Bekaert's Shared Services team is seeking a Payroll Manager to lead a high-impact payroll function supporting a multi-entity organization. This role offers the opportunity to drive payroll excellence, enhance processes, and lead a collaborative team in a dynamic, growth-oriented environment. This position is available to work in a hybrid capacity from one of our major office locations.

As a Payroll Manager, you will:

• Lead and oversee the end-to-end payroll process, ensuring timely, accurate, and compliant payroll delivery across the organization and its subsidiaries
• Provide leadership, coaching, and development to a team of payroll professionals, fostering accountability and continuous growth
• Ensure all payroll transactions - including new hires, terminations, and compensation changes - are processed accurately and efficiently
• Serve as the primary point of contact for payroll-related inquiries, delivering responsive and high-quality support to employees and leadership
• Monitor and ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local payroll laws and regulations, proactively implementing updates as needed
• Prepare and review payroll-related filings and reporting, including tax payments, year-end forms, and required regulatory documentation
• Identify opportunities for process improvements to enhance payroll accuracy, efficiency, and overall service delivery
• Maintain and optimize payroll systems and tools to support business needs and scalability
• Collaborate cross-functionally with HR, People & Culture, Benefits, and IT teams to ensure seamless payroll operations and system integration

What you bring to the role:

• High School Diploma required; FPC or CPP certification required
• 10+ years of payroll experience in a corporate or professional services environment, including experience leading payroll teams
• Demonstrated ability to supervise, coach, and develop team members while driving high performance
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage deadlines and ensure accuracy in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively across all levels of the organization
• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills
• Ability to prioritize a dynamic workload and adapt to evolving business needs
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and Adobe Acrobat
• Experience with Workday payroll required; exposure to UKG preferred
• Experience supporting or leading payroll system implementations, preferably within Workday

What you can expect from us:

Our shared values that foster inclusion and belonging including uncompromising integrity, collaboration, trust, and mutual respect The opportunity to innovate and do work that motivates and engages you A collaborative environment focused on enabling you to further your career growth and continuous professional development Competitive compensation and a total rewards package that focuses on all aspects of your wellbeing Flexibility to do impactful work and the time to enjoy your life outside of work Opportunities to connect and learn from professionals from different backgrounds and with different cultures

Benefits Information:

Cherry Bekaert cares about our people. We offer competitive compensation packages based on performance that recognize the value our people bring to our clients and our Firm. The salary range for this position is included below. Individual salaries within this range are determined by a variety of factors including but not limited to the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education, knowledge, skills, and geographic location. In addition, we offer a comprehensive, high-quality benefits program which includes annual bonus, medical, dental, and vision care; disability and life insurance; generous Paid Time Off; retirement plans; Paid Care Leave; and other programs that are dedicated to enhancing your personal and work life and providing you and your family with a measure of financial protection.

• annual bonus, medical, dental, and vision care
• disability and life insurance
• generous Paid Time Off
• retirement plans
• Paid Care Leave
• other programs that are dedicated to enhancing your personal and work life and providing you and your family with a measure of financial protection

Pay Range: $91,800 to $146,900 per year

About Cherry Bekaert

Cherry Bekaert, ranked among the largest assurance, tax and advisory firms in the U.S., serves clients across industries in all 50 U.S. states and internationally. For more details, visit https://www.cbh.com/disclosure/

Cherry Bekaert provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, citizenship status, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state and local laws.

https://careers.cbh.com/legal-disclosures/ contains further information regarding the firm's compliance with federal, state and local recruitment and hiring laws.

This role is expected to accept applications for at least five calendar days and may continue to be posted until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.

Candidates must demonstrate eligibility to work in the United States. Cherry Bekaert will not provide work sponsorship for this position.

Cherry Bekaert LLP and Cherry Bekaert Advisory LLC are members of Allinial Global, an accountancy and business advisory global association. Visit us at https://careers.cbh.com/ and follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter and Facebook.

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