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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 as the company scales. This role is based in Boston (with flexibility to work from San Francisco, Chicago, Dallas, or Atlanta offices).
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 timeliness and compliance with federal, state, and local requirements
- Manage payroll tax compliance across 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 over time assume administration of the RSU settlement process
- 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 with Accounting
- Design, document, and maintain payroll controls and reconciliations; keep the function audit-ready
- Improve processes and systems through automation to scale payroll before adding headcount
- Supervise and develop the lead payroll specialist
You will work cross-functionally with Finance, Accounting, HR, Enterprise Applications & Engineering, and Legal. The role may expand over time to include equity administration.
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 rely on the OpenGov Public Service Platform. 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 analysis of large datasets
- Sound judgment and bias for action: spots issues early, escalates promptly 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 and improve efficiency
- 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
