Manager, Payroll and Audit Training Resource

Zenith American Solutions, Inc.

Payroll and audit manager overseeing fund-accounting audits, implementations, training, and automation. Supporting Zenith American Solutions, a U.S.

Posted 8/14/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in client fund accounting operations, including field auditing, staff training, and implementation management. Proficient in overseeing audit programs, system conversions, and compliance-focused training while maintaining strong communication and leadership skills.

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Client ImplementationField AuditingPayroll AuditingSupervisory ExperienceProcess Improvement

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Hard Skills

AccountingFinancePayroll AuditingBenefits AdministrationSystem ConversionAudit ReviewPerformance ManagementWorkflow ImprovementSOP MaintenanceTaft-Hartley Provisions

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsAttention to DetailVerbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationCustomer Service

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office

Industry Keywords

Third-Party AdministratorHealth and WelfareTrust AdministrationEmployer Payroll AuditsCFA Automation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead field auditing, staff training, and client implementation functions within the Client Fund Accounting National Operations team
Provide daily leadership and supervision to Business Systems Analysts, field auditors, and the implementation manager
Assign, distribute, and monitor work quality and quantity
Develop staff through performance management, goal setting, coaching, and employee relations
Oversee the field audit program and employer payroll audits
Review audit findings and reports and communicate results to clients and internal stakeholders
Oversee new-client implementations and existing-client system conversions
Attend implementation meetings as the CFA subject matter expert and provide programming direction
Oversee CFA automation initiatives and recommend workflow improvements
Develop, maintain, distribute, and facilitate training on systems, plan rules, processes, and procedures
Partner with the CFA Operational Controller and Director to maintain current SOPs and compliance-focused training
Identify business-process gaps and recommend system or operational improvements
Support research and resolution of complex contribution, audit, and systems issues
Review and approve timecards and time-off requests and ensure accurate labor allocations and payroll-processing information
Maintain communications and working relationships with management, staff, clients, government agencies, unions, participants, attorneys, and consultants
Perform other duties and special projects as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field
Five years of experience in accounting, finance, payroll auditing, or benefits administration
Two years of experience in a supervisory or management role
Familiarity with third-party administrator operations and Taft-Hartley provisions and implications
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to meet deadlines
Clear and professional verbal and written communication
Strong work ethic and ability to work effectively in a team environment
Exceptional customer service skills and ability to communicate with all organizational levels
Computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office tools and applications
Ability and willingness to travel as necessary
Experience in a third-party administrator, insurance, or health and welfare environment preferred
Prior Taft-Hartley trust administration experience preferred
Client implementation, system conversion, or process improvement experience preferred
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
Ability to lift up to 15 pounds at times

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health coverage
Vision coverage
Dental coverage
Retirement savings 401(k) plan with company match
Paid time off (PTO)
Great opportunities for growth
Healthy work/life balance
Reasonable accommodation for qualified applicants or employees with a disability