Payroll Manager

Ensure the implementation of payroll corporate policies, procedures, and processes, as well as of payroll compliance with legal and company standards. Steer the overall payroll function management and processes. Provide recommendations to corporate and regional management. Monitor the proper application of law and company agreements. Cooperate with the IT and other administration functions to update the payroll systems in use and to recommend modifications to standard procedures. Resolve escalated issues and problems. Provide excellent customer service, professionalism, and efficient support to staff and associates throughout the firm.

Responsibilities

Ensure the implementation of payroll corporate policies, procedures, and processes, as well as of payroll compliance with legal and company standards; Steer the overall payroll function management and processes; Provide recommendations to corporate and regional management; Monitor the proper application of law and company agreements; Cooperate with the IT and other administration functions to update the payroll systems in use and to recommend modifications to standard procedures; Resolve escalated issues and problems; Provide excellent customer service, professionalism, and efficient support to staff and associates throughout the firm; Manage the processing and financial reconciliation of a complex payroll; Ensure all payments fall within regulatory and firm compliance; Identify and support the team's individual development needs; Evaluate the capabilities of staff within the department to identify gaps and prioritize development activities; Manage and report on performance within the department; Prepare and implement written procedures and job documentation processes; Oversee the distribution of payroll via direct deposit and paychecks; Interpret and apply organizational policies and procedures; Promote use of available technology to streamline processes; Ensure strict confidentiality is maintained at all times; Maintain effective working relationships with key business areas

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in accounting or related discipline and a minimum of five (5) years experience in payroll management or equivalent combination; Multi-state, multi-entity payroll/tax experience; Experience with multi-faceted compensation schedule including salaried and commissioned associates; SIE required providing that an exemption of grandfathering cannot be applied, or ability to obtain within 90 days; Series 99, or ability to obtain within 90 days; Bachelor’s: Accounting, Business Administration, Finance; General Experience – 10 to 15 years; Manager Experience - 6 to 10 years; Securities Industry Essentials Exam (SIE) - Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA); Works at an advanced level to manage and implement a payroll system; Works at an advanced level to acquire, organize, protect and process data

Nice to have

Knowledge of Workday Payroll is preferred; CPP Preferred

Benefits

Additional compensation (cash or equity); discretionary bonuses; commissions; medical, dental, and vision; life insurance; critical illness insurance and accident insurance; disability benefits; retirement savings; paid time off (including vacation, holidays, and sick leave); parental leave