Payroll Services - Associate Controller

Rutgers University; Piscataway Township (NJ); On-site; USD 144,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is hiring an Associate Controller for Payroll Services to lead university-wide payroll operations and ensure accurate compensation payments. The role oversees the Oracle Cloud HCM transition from PeopleSoft and collaborates with Tax and HR on withholdings, benefits, and liabilities.

The position emphasizes internal controls, timely financial reporting, and continuous process improvement to standardize payroll practices and enhance efficiency, while

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required with at least eight years of progressively responsible leadership experience in finance/accounting.
• CPA certification preferred.
• Payroll accounting experience in higher education preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee university-wide payroll operations and ensure accurate compensation payments.
• Lead Oracle Cloud HCM implementation and transition from legacy systems.
• Coordinate with Tax and HR on tax withholdings and payroll liabilities.
• Establish internal controls over payroll authorizations and adjustments; oversee financial reporting and reconciliations.
• Drive continuous improvement to standardize payroll processes and boost efficiency.
• Serve as primary contact for payroll labor and union matters under collective bargaining agreements.

Skills

Project management

DOL & IRS regulations

Payroll knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field

Tools

Oracle Cloud HCM

Job description

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is hiring an Associate Controller for Payroll Services. This senior role involves leading and overseeing university-wide payroll operations, ensuring accurate compensation payments, managing transitions to Oracle Cloud HCM, coordinating with tax and HR departments, and maintaining compliance with regulations while improving payroll processes.

Highlights

• Lead payroll operations and ensure timely compensation for all university employees and related entities.
• Manage Oracle Cloud Human Capital Management (HCM) implementation and transition from PeopleSoft.
• Collaborate with University Tax and Human Resource departments on tax, benefits withholdings, and payroll liabilities.
• Establish internal controls over payroll authorizations and adjustments, and oversee financial reporting and reconciliations.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to standardize payroll processes and enhance efficiency.
• Serve as primary contact for payroll labor and union matters, resolving issues under collective bargaining agreements.
• Required skills include knowledge of Department of Labor and IRS regulations, project management, and proficiency with Oracle Cloud HCM.
• Minimum qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field with at least eight years of progressively responsible leadership experience in finance/accounting.
• Preferred qualifications include CPA certification and payroll accounting experience in higher education.
• Salary range: $143,712 to $220,090 with benefits including medical, dental, retirement plans, and paid leave.