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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. You will be accountable for payroll accuracy, completeness, and compliance across all jurisdictions where OpenGov employs people. This is a hands-on leadership role that combines strategic process improvement with direct management of the payroll team.
Key responsibilities include:
- Own all US payroll processing, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with federal, state, and local requirements
- Manage payroll tax compliance across all jurisdictions, resolve compliance issues, and drive audits to completion
- Partner with HR on 401(k), HSA, and FSA administration, ensuring correct calculations and timely remittance
- Provide tax information and withholding calculations for RSU settlements, and eventually take on RSU administration
- Manage quarterly and year-end employment tax reporting (W-2, 1099, Form 940/941, state and local returns)
- Own payroll general ledger reconciliations and support month-end close
- Design, document, and maintain payroll controls and audit-readiness
- Drive process improvements and automation to scale the function efficiently
- Supervise and develop the lead payroll specialist
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 is headquartered in San Francisco with offices in Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Dubuque, Dallas, and Pune, and employs 800+ people globally.
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; proven cross-functional collaboration
- Discretion with confidential employee information
- Comfortable using AI-native tools to accelerate workflows
- Ability to work in-office in Dallas (or San Francisco, Chicago, Atlanta, or Boston)
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
