Payroll Manager

Cherry Bekaert; Richmond (VA); Hybrid; USD 91,800 - 146,900; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Medical, dental, and vision care

Generous Paid Time Off

Retirement plans

Paid Care Leave

Job summary

Cherry Bekaert's Shared Services team seeks a Payroll Manager in Richmond, Virginia, to lead payroll operations for a dynamic organization. This hybrid role emphasizes driving payroll excellence and team development in a collaborative environment.

Ideal candidates will have over 10 years of payroll experience and FPC or CPP certification, ensuring timely payroll delivery while monitoring compliance with laws. The company offers competitive compensation and numerous benefits aimed at personal and professional growth.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of payroll experience in a corporate or professional services environment.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise and develop team members.
• Strong attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the end-to-end payroll process for a multi-entity organization.
• Lead a team of payroll professionals to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Monitor federal, state, and local payroll laws.

Skills

Payroll management

Team leadership

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Excel proficiency

Workday payroll experience

Education

High School Diploma

FPC or CPP certification

Tools

Excel

Adobe Acrobat

Workday

UKG (preferred)

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 (https://careers.cbh.com/benefits/) 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.

Pay Range:

$91,800 to $146,900 per year

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 or 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.

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