Payroll Director

CLA is looking to hire a Payroll Director who will be a key member of the Outsourcing team and provide leadership and technical expertise to our internal team and clients. CLA is a top 10 national professional services firm where our purpose is to create opportunities every day, for our clients, our people, and our communities through industry-focused wealth advisory, digital, audit, tax, consulting, and outsourcing services. CLA is dedicated to building a culture that invites different beliefs and perspectives to the table, so we can truly know and help our clients, communities, and each other.

Responsibilities

Oversee payroll processing and review the work of Payroll Analyst I and Payroll Analyst II; Identify and provide training and guidance to team members; Assist in hiring and coaching payroll analysts; Oversee and provide guidance with state tax registrations for payroll clients; Oversee and manage quarterly tax filing process for the department; Serve as firm wide resource for payroll tax assistance; Develop policies and procedures to ensure client experiences are consistent and of high quality; Develop and implement business processes to assure accuracy and efficiency; Contribute to proposals and establishing fee quotes; Absorb more complex payroll processing as needed; Manage client relationships and serve as escalation point as needed; Consult on compensation and benefit issues with clients as needed; Facilitate invoicing with clients and follow up to ensure maximized realization occurs; Serve as project manager for set up of new clients; Lead client conversions and serve as project manager

Requirements

5 years of relevant experience; Bachelor's degree (combination of experience, education, and training may be accepted in lieu of degree); Proficiency with Microsoft (MS) Office products, including MS Excel (or other spreadsheet experience), and payroll software

Nice to have

Experience in payroll processing plus 2 years of leadership experience; Degree in Business, Accounting, Human Resources, or related field; PHR, SPHR or CPP

Benefits

Health; dental; vision; 401k; comprehensive benefit options including wellness support for physical, financial, social, and emotional well-being