Senior Payroll Manager | Automation & Compliance

PowerSecure Inc.; Durham (NC); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

PowerSecure Inc. in Durham, NC, seeks a Payroll Manager to lead the payroll function and team, ensuring accuracy, corporate compliance, and the development of automated, efficient payroll workflows.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field, five years in payroll/finance, supervisory experience, GAAP and FLSA knowledge, strong Excel and ERP skills, and the ability to work cross-functionally with HR and IT.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field.
• Minimum five years in payroll/finance and payroll/HR functions.
• Supervisory experience and ability to lead a team.
• Knowledge of GAAP, FLSA, IRS payroll regulations; multi-state tax.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and ERP/HRIS systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead payroll function and team, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Develop and optimize automated payroll processes and controls.
• Ensure timely, audit-ready payroll reporting and reconciliations.
• Collaborate with HR, IT and finance to improve workflows.
• Support corporate compliance and respond to auditors as needed.

Skills

Payroll management

GAAP knowledge

FLSA & IRS regulations

Multi-state payroll

Supervisory experience

Excel proficiency

ERP systems

Internal controls

Communication skills

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field

Tools

ERP systems

HRIS/Payroll system

Job description

PowerSecure Inc. in Durham, NC, seeks a Payroll Manager to lead the payroll function and team, ensuring accuracy, corporate compliance, and the development of automated, efficient payroll workflows.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field, five years in payroll/finance, supervisory experience, GAAP and FLSA knowledge, strong Excel and ERP skills, and the ability to work cross-functionally with HR and IT.