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Salary: USD 162,000 - 180,300 / annual
OpenGov is seeking a Senior Manager of Payroll to own end-to-end US payroll operations and lead the company's payroll function as it scales. This role is accountable for payroll accuracy, completeness, and compliance across all jurisdictions where OpenGov employs people.
Key responsibilities include:
- Managing all US payroll processing, ensuring timeliness and compliance with federal, state, and local requirements
- Overseeing payroll tax compliance across multiple jurisdictions, resolving compliance issues, and managing audits with tax authorities
- Partnering with HR on 401(k), HSA, and FSA administration, ensuring correct calculations and timely remittance
- Providing tax information and withholding calculations for RSU settlements, with plans to assume full RSU administration over time
- Managing quarterly and year-end employment tax reporting (W-2, 1099, Form 940/941, state and local returns)
- Owning payroll general ledger reconciliations and supporting month-end close
- Designing, documenting, and maintaining payroll controls and audit readiness
- Driving process improvements and automation to scale the function efficiently
- Supervising and developing the lead payroll specialist
The role works cross-functionally with Finance, Accounting, HR, Enterprise Applications & Engineering, and Legal. This is an in-office position available in San Francisco, Chicago, Dallas, Atlanta, or Boston.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field (or equivalent work experience)
- 8+ years of US payroll experience, including 3+ years managing payroll staff
- In-depth knowledge of federal, state, and local employment requirements and multi-state payroll tax
- Hands-on experience with Workday Payroll and ADP SmartCompliance
- Exceptional attention to detail and proven ability to deliver accurate, complete payroll on tight deadlines
- Proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets, including complex formulas and large dataset analysis
- Sound judgment and bias for action; ability to spot issues early and drive resolution
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with cross-functional collaboration experience
- Discretion with confidential employee information
- Comfort using AI-native tools to accelerate workflows
- Ability to work in office at one of the five specified locations
Preferred experience:
- Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC)
- Experience designing payroll controls and supporting internal or external audits
- Experience improving payroll processes through automation while maintaining accuracy and control
- Experience with equity compensation (RSU) payroll tax and reporting
- Experience in a SaaS or technology company, including payroll integration for acquired companies
