A Payroll Manager manages payroll department operations and staff at a company or organization. Ensures that employee wages, salaries, benefits and deductions are calculated correctly, and that paychecks are distributed on time. Coordinates with human resources staff with regard to staff promotions and pay grades.
Payroll Manager CFS•4.0 Denver, CO Job Details $100,000•$145,000 a year 5 hours ago Benefits 401(k) Qualifications Affordable Care Act (ACA) Financial forecasting Financial close processing Internal controls Payroll tax processing Budgeting support Payroll tax returns 5 years Leave management Process improvement Scalable systems State tax Budget forecasting Compliance documentation Organizational skills Closing the books Variance analysis reporting Technical troubleshooting support 401(k) retirement plans Payroll reconciliation Senior level Documentation Handling Regulatory compliance accounting Headcount reporting Communication skills Cross-functional communication Payroll record maintenance Audit support Local tax
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$100,000•145,000 + equity We're looking for an experienced Payroll Manager to join a growing technology company and take ownership of payroll operations while partnering closely with Finance, HR, and executive leadership. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys improving processes, building scalable systems, and making a strategic impact within a fast-growing organization. Why This Opportunity? High-visibility role reporting directly to the CFO Own and improve the payroll function for a growing organization with multi-state employees and international contractors Opportunity to build scalable payroll processes and strengthen internal controls Partner closely with Accounting, HR, FP&A, and executive leadership Support a company experiencing continued growth and organizational change Fully remote environment with strong flexibility and employee-focused benefits Competitive compensation package including equity opportunity Payroll Manager Responsibilities Own full-cycle, multi-state, and international contractor payroll processing, including hourly, salaried, bonus, commission, reimbursements, deductions, and other payroll transactions Ensure accurate and timely payroll processing while maintaining compliance with federal, state, local, and international regulations Review and audit payroll inputs including timecards, PTO, leave balances, overtime, compensation changes, benefits deductions, tax updates, and garnishments Maintain accurate payroll records and documentation to support compliance, reporting, and audit requirements Prepare payroll reports for Finance, HR, FP&A, and leadership teams Reconcile payroll-related general ledger accounts and support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities Manage payroll tax compliance, including W-2s, federal/state/local filings, ACA reporting, amendments, and related requirements Oversee 401(k) payroll deductions, employer contributions, reconciliations, and related documentation Troubleshoot payroll system issues and partner with internal teams and external providers to improve workflows Support payroll audits, tax reviews, workers' compensation reporting, and other compliance initiatives Partner with Accounting and FP&A on payroll expense tracking, headcount reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis Develop and improve payroll policies, procedures, reporting tools, and best practices Payroll Manager Qualifications 5+ years of progressive payroll experience Strong full-cycle payroll ownership experience Multi-state payroll experience International payroll experience required Experience with PEO/EOR providers or payroll systems such as Rippling, TriNet, Deel, Multiplier, or similar platforms Strong payroll accounting knowledge, including journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end close support Experience processing complex payroll items including bonuses, commissions, benefits, deductions, and reimbursements Strong systems aptitude with the ability to troubleshoot issues and improve processes High attention to detail with strong documentation and organizational skills Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment Strong communication skills with the ability to partner across Finance, HR, and leadership teams Self-starter who takes ownership and can operate independently with executive-level visibility #LI-LN1 #INAUG2026
