Lead, motivate, and develop a team of 21 across Payroll, Accounts Payable, and Vendor Administration.
Build a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and customer service.
Oversee end-to-end Payroll operations for approximately 4,500 team members across 41 states.
Ensure accurate and timely processing for exempt and non-exempt employees.
Oversee calculation and payment of complex bonus and incentive payments.
Lead an Accounts Payable function that processes approximately 1,200 invoices per month.
Ensure accurate, timely payment processing, proper coding, and adherence to corporate policies.
Oversee vendor terms, discount opportunities, and payment optimization.
Oversee the Vendor Administration function responsible for onboarding and maintaining vendors.
Manage a Payroll team, ensuring clear procedures and strong internal controls.
Continuously assess processes, policies, and systems to identify and implement improvements.
Ensure all activities comply with SOX, internal control frameworks, and relevant regulatory requirements.
Serve as the primary operational point of contact for Controller, Finance leadership, HR, and vendors.

Requirements

Minimum: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field required.
Minimum: 8+ years of progressive experience in Accounting Operations, Payroll, Accounts Payable, or related functions.
5+ years of people leadership experience managing multi-functional or multi-location teams.
Minimum: Demonstrated ability to leverage AI automation tools (or lead their adoption) to transform transactional processes.
Advanced proficiency in Excel and comfort with data analysis, dashboards, and KPI reporting.
Demonstrated leadership skills in raising the team’s performance to higher levels of quality and quantity.
Preferred: Knowledge of GAAP, Payroll and AP best practices, and internal control frameworks (including SOX).
Hands-on experience with ERP/financial systems, Payroll platforms, and vendor management systems.

Benefits

Competitive compensation
Flexibility to work from anywhere in the United States for most positions
Paid time off (vacation time, sick time, 9 paid Company holidays, volunteer hours)
Incentive bonus programs (potential for holiday bonus, referral bonus, and performance-based bonus)
Medical, dental, vision, life, and pet insurance
401 (k) retirement savings plan with company match
Engaging work environment
Promotional opportunities
Education assistance
Professional and personal development opportunities
Company recognition program
Health and wellbeing resources, including free mental wellbeing therapy/coaching sessions, child and eldercare resources, and more

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

Payroll operationsAccounts PayableVendor AdministrationData analysisKPI reportingAI automation toolsGAAPInternal control frameworksERP systemsPayroll platforms

Soft Skills

LeadershipTeam developmentAccountabilityContinuous improvementCustomer serviceProcess assessmentCommunicationMotivationPerformance managementCollaboration