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Salary: USD 182,000 - 203,000 / annual
OpenGov is seeking a Senior Manager, Payroll to own end-to-end US payroll operations and lead the company's payroll function as it scales. You will be accountable for payroll accuracy, completeness, and compliance across all jurisdictions where OpenGov employs people.
Key responsibilities include:
- Own all US payroll processing, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with federal, state, and local requirements
- Manage payroll tax compliance across jurisdictions, resolve compliance issues, and drive audits to completion with tax authorities
- 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; over time, assume full RSU settlement 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; oversee payroll-related audits
- Design, document, and maintain payroll controls including review/approval steps, reconciliations, and completeness checks across systems and spreadsheets
- Improve processes and systems through automation to scale the function before adding headcount
- Supervise and develop the lead payroll specialist
- Work cross-functionally with Finance, Accounting, HR, Enterprise Applications & Engineering, and Legal
OpenGov is the leader in AI and ERP solutions for local and state governments. More than 2,000 cities, counties, state agencies, school districts, and special districts use the OpenGov Public Service Platform. The company is headquartered in San Francisco with offices in Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Dubuque, Dallas, and Pune.
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 record of delivering accurate, complete payroll on tight deadlines
- Proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets, including complex formulas and large dataset analysis
- Sound judgment and bias for action: spots issues early, escalates with proposed resolution, drives to closure
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills; record of cross-functional collaboration
- Discretion with confidential employee information
- Comfortable using AI-native tools to accelerate workflows
- Ability to work in office in San Francisco, Chicago, Dallas, 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 integrating payroll for acquired companies
