Director of Payroll (3984) - SMX Staffing : Job Details

Director of Payroll (3984)at SMX(View all jobs) (

United States

SMX is seeking a highly skilled and experienced **Director of Payroll** with a proven track record of managing complex, multi-state payroll operations, taxes, and compliance. This role will be responsible for managing all aspects of payroll including leading and directing all payroll functions to ensure accurate and timely processing of payroll.

**Responsibilities:**

+ Manage all aspects of payroll processing and reporting in Deltek Costpoint and ADP.

+ Provide oversight and direction of department including strategy, staff, and deliverables.

+ Responsible for overseeing and reviewing payroll.

+ Provide expertise on operational standards and lead efforts to automate and optimize Payroll workflows.

+ Review and ensure reconciliation and analysis of payroll related general ledger accounts.

+ Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local payroll tax laws and regulations.

+ Develop and implement payroll policies and procedures to ensure accuracy and compliance.

+ Manage payroll discrepancies quickly and efficiently and promptly communicate as appropriate.

+ Monitor and analyze department work to develop more efficient procedures and use of resources while maintaining a high level of accuracy.

+ Streamline payroll processes and fully utilize Costpoint and ADP tools.

+ Enhance department structure, including roles and responsibilities, to position team for future growth.

+ Provide expertise in payroll best practices and communicate the fundamentals to individuals at all levels within the organization.

+ Develop and conduct team training.

+ Oversee the payroll aspects of the annual 401(k) audit.

+ Continue to build strong partnerships with HR and Accounting teams to facilitate workflow.

+ Attend to any payroll-related inquiries or questions from employees.

+ Supervise payroll and labor personnel including establishing quarterly goals and fostering their professional development.

+ Manage year-end payroll processes.

+ Support internal and external audits.

**Requirements:**

+ Bachelor's degree in accounting or a minimum of 20 years of comprehensive payroll leadership with a least 4 years in a director role.

+ Proven track record of 5+ years managing Payroll administration for a Government Contractor organization with at least 1,500 employees.

+ Demonstrated experience in a private-equity platform company environment with extensive expertise in acquisition integration, optimization, and system conversion.

+ Proficiency in Deltek Costpoint Labor and Timekeeping modules and ADP WFN.

+ A strong understanding of corporate governance, internal controls, and regulatory requirements in a GovCon environment.

+ Advanced Excel skills in reporting, data analysis, data manipulation, formulas, and pivot tables.

+ Demonstrated knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), FAR, Labor and Payroll Laws.

+ Highly motivated and problem-solving attitude.

+ Strong sense of urgency in responding to constituents.

+ Effective verbal and written communication skills.

+ Strong work ethic and commitment to quality.

+ Self-reliance and ability to operate independently with limited direction.

+ Basic understanding of financial reports and metrics.

**Application Deadline** : December 16, 2024

#LI-REMOTE

The SMX salary determination process takes into account a number of factors, including but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories, relevant prior work experience, specific skills, education and certifications. At SMX, one of our Core Values is to Invest in Our People so we offer a competitive mix of compensation, learning & development opportunities, and benefits. Some key components of our robust benefits include health insurance, paid leave, and retirement.

The proposed salary for this position is:

$145,800-$242,900 USD

At SMX, we are a team of technical and domain experts dedicated to enabling your mission. From priority national security initiatives for the DoD to highly assured and compliant solutions for healthcare, we understand that digital transformation is key to your future success.

We share your vision for the future and strive to accelerate your impact on the world. We bring both cutting edge technology and an expansive view of what's possible to every engagement. Our delivery model and unique approaches harness our deep technical and domain knowledge, providing forward-looking insights and practical solutions to power secure mission acceleration.

SMX is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability status, protected veteran status, race, color, age, religion, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy or genetic information. SMX is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer including disability and veterans.

Selected applicant may be subject to a background investigation and/or education verification.