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Salary: USD 164,500 - 182,700 / 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. This role is critical to OpenGov's mission of powering effective and accountable government through AI and ERP solutions for 2,000+ public sector organizations.
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 all jurisdictions, resolving issues and driving 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 administer the full 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
- Design, document, and maintain payroll controls and audit-ready processes
- Drive process improvements and automation to scale the function efficiently
- 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 headquartered in San Francisco with offices in Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Duburee, and Pune. The company has 800+ employees and operates in a fast-paced, results-driven environment focused on innovation in AI and government technology.
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, bias for action, and ability to spot and escalate issues with proposed resolutions
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, cross-functional collaboration experience, and discretion with confidential 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
