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Payroll Manager

Remote · New York, US 2 months ago full-time quality 7.3/10 closed

Run end-to-end payroll processing each cycle, including wages, overtime, bonuses, commissions, deductions, and benefits across multiple states
Reconcile timekeeping data, garnishments, and benefits deductions before every close, and flag discrepancies before they become problems
Own federal, state, and local tax withholding and remittance obligations, and resolve any compliance gaps independently
Maintain and improve the configuration of Rippling or Deel as headcount grows, roles change, and comp structures evolve
Partner with HR on new hires, terminations, and compensation changes to keep payroll records accurate in real time
Prepare payroll reports for Finance, HR, and external audits, and manage year-end filings including W-2s and 1099s
Identify manual processes that shouldn't be manual and build or configure systems to fix them

4+ years of progressive payroll or accounting experience, with direct ownership of multi-state payroll and tax compliance
Hands-on experience at a high-growth tech startup or private company where processes were still being built, not just followed
Deep familiarity with modern payroll systems — hands-on experience with Rippling or Deel specifically is strongly preferred
Demonstrated ability to process payroll with zero material errors across complex comp structures, including bonuses, commissions, and equity
Strong working knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll tax requirements, including withholding, remittance, and filing obligations
Track record of building trusted working relationships with HR, Legal, and Finance to align on headcount events and comp changes without handoff failures
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, or equivalent demonstrated experience
(Plus) Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation
(Plus) Prior public company payroll experience
(Plus) Experience handling non-standard compensation structures involving crypto, tokens, or equity with tax implications

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