Payroll Manager

Forward Financing

Payroll Manager at Forward Financing responsible for payroll operations in the US and Canada. Ensuring compliance and accuracy in payroll processing for all employees.

Posted 5/16/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $110,000 - $130,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Play a critical role in ensuring the accuracy and efficiency of our payroll operations across the United States and Canada.
Manage and execute end-to-end payroll processing for all employees based in the United States and Canada.
Maintain documentation for all payroll transactions.
Ensure compliance with all federal, state/provincial, and local payroll tax regulations and filing requirements.
Partner with the People Team to manage benefits deductions, leaves of absence, and new hire onboarding within the payroll system.
Reconcile payroll data including earnings, taxes, deductions and liabilities and prepare detailed reports for the Finance department and executive leadership.
Stay current on changes in labor laws and payroll tax updates in both the US and Canada to ensure organizational compliance.
Audit payroll records periodically to maintain data integrity and respond to internal or external audit requests.
Address and resolve employee inquiries regarding pay, tax withholdings, and deductions with a high level of customer service.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
6 + years of experience in a dedicated payroll role.
Proven experience managing payroll for both United States and Canadian populations.
Strong knowledge of US and Canadian payroll taxes, labor laws, and year-end reporting (W-2s, T4s, etc.).
High level of attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining confidentiality.
Advanced skills with Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, etc.) and experience with modern HRIS/Payroll platforms.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to build relationships across all levels of the organization.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexibility is a top priority: Our employees are empowered to choose where they want to work (whether that’s from home, in the office, or a combination of both) with flexible hours.

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Hard Skills & Tools

payroll processingpayroll reconciliationtax complianceyear-end reportingdata integrityattention to detailconfidentialityMicrosoft Excelpivot tablesVLOOKUP

Soft Skills

customer servicecommunicationrelationship buildingorganizational skills

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in FinanceBachelor’s degree in AccountingBachelor’s degree in Business Administration