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Salary: USD 200,000 - 230,000 / annual
OpenGov is seeking a Senior Manager of Payroll to own end-to-end US payroll operations and lead the payroll function at scale. This role is responsible for ensuring payroll accuracy, completeness, and compliance across all jurisdictions where OpenGov employs people. The Senior Manager will set long-term direction for payroll operations by documenting processes, strengthening controls, and improving systems and automation to enable the function to scale efficiently.
Key responsibilities include:
- Owning all aspects of US payroll processing, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with federal, state, and local requirements
- Managing payroll tax compliance across all jurisdictions, resolving compliance issues, and driving audits to completion 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 activities
- Designing, documenting, and maintaining payroll controls and audit readiness
- Driving process improvements and automation to strengthen accuracy and efficiency
- Supervising and developing the lead payroll specialist
The role requires cross-functional collaboration with Finance, Accounting, HR, Enterprise Applications & Engineering, and Legal. This is an in-office position available in San Francisco, Chicago, Dallas, Atlanta, or Boston.
OpenGov is the leader in AI and ERP solutions for local and state governments, serving over 2,000 cities, counties, state agencies, school districts, and special districts. The company operates in a fast-paced, results-driven environment with a global team of 800+ employees.
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, escalate with proposed solutions, and drive to closure
- 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 in one of the 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
