Agile Defense

Payroll Director

Agile Defense

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: McLean • Virginia • United States

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Lead

About the role

  • The Director of Payroll is responsible for leading and executing all aspects of the company’s payroll function, including multi-state payroll processing, payroll tax compliance, and system management (UKG and Deltek Costpoint)
  • Lead and manage the full payroll function, including multi-state payroll processing
  • Actively perform payroll processing to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and compliance
  • Review, troubleshoot, and resolve payroll discrepancies and employee inquiries
  • Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations, including filings and reporting
  • Oversee payroll systems (UKG), including system administration, troubleshooting, and enhancements
  • Ensure accurate payroll postings and integration with Deltek Costpoint, including labor distribution
  • Partner with Accounting and Finance to reconcile payroll to the General Ledger
  • Support month-end and year-end close processes, including accruals and reconciliations
  • Maintain audit-ready payroll processes and support internal and external audits
  • Lead, mentor, and develop payroll staff while maintaining accountability for performance and accuracy
  • Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and reduce manual effort
  • Maintain and strengthen internal controls and payroll procedures

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required
  • 8+ years of payroll experience, including hands-on payroll processing and direct management of payroll staff
  • Experience in a government contracting environment with understanding of DCAA/FAR compliance
  • Strong, hands-on payroll expertise with the ability to execute payroll end-to-end
  • Deep understanding of payroll taxes, including multi-state withholding, filings, and compliance
  • Experience managing the full payroll cycle (earnings, deductions, taxes, adjustments, reporting)
  • Hands-on experience with UKG (or similar payroll system)
  • Experience with Deltek Costpoint, including payroll postings and labor distribution
  • Strong understanding of payroll accounting and General Ledger impact
  • Ability to identify, research, and resolve payroll issues independently
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
  • Effective communication skills and ability to partner cross-functionally
Benefits
  • Competitive and comprehensive benefits package
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
payroll processingpayroll tax compliancemulti-state payrollpayroll accountingpayroll cycle managementpayroll discrepancies resolutionprocess improvementsaudit-ready payroll processesfinancial reconciliationspayroll integration
Soft Skills
leadershipmentoringattention to detailorganizational skillseffective communicationproblem-solvingcross-functional collaborationaccountabilityperformance managementindependent research
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in AccountingBachelor’s degree in FinanceDCAA compliance knowledgeFAR compliance knowledge