Payroll Manager, Business Outsourcing Services

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Armanino is proud to be Among the top 20 Largest Accounting and Consulting Firms in the Nation and one of the Best Places to Work. We have a community of resources that are ready and willing to support your ideas, build your skills and expand your professional network. We want you to integrate all aspects of your life with your career. At Armanino, we know you don’t check-out of life when you check-in at work. That’s why we’ve created a unique work environment where your passions, work, and family & friends can overlap. We want to help you achieve growth by giving you access to a network of smart and supportive people, willing to listen to your ideas. 

Job Responsibilities 

• Manage end-to-end payroll processing and compliance for a diverse client base, including multi-state payroll, tax filings, and employee lifecycle events (onboarding, terminations, etc.).

• Deliver exceptional client service on time and on budget, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.

• Serve as a trusted advisor to client executives, regularly communicating on payroll issues, support needs, and project deliverables.

• Maintain accurate records and historical payroll documentation; prepare audit-ready reports and correspondence as needed.

• Support implementation of best practices for payroll operations and identify opportunities for process improvements and innovations.

• Actively contribute to team knowledge, methodology, and performance coaching; may oversee and mentor junior team members.

• Participate in client onboarding, scoping, pricing, and change order support in collaboration with engagement managers.

• Track billable hours (target of 75%) and assist with billing preparation, including out-of-scope service documentation.

• Attend relevant industry/networking events and stay up to date on changes in payroll legislation and trends. 

Requirements 

• Bachelor’s degree in a payroll-related discipline, business, or equivalent experience required.

• Minimum 5 years’ of experience managing all facets of payroll operations.

• Proven ability to work independently and manage priorities and deadlines effectively.

• Experience with payroll systems such as ADP, Paychex, Gusto, or similar platforms

• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including formulas, VLOOKUP, and pivot tables

• Strong attention to detail and ability to perform accurate arithmetic calculations

• Ability to maintain accurate and organized electronic payroll records

• Effective written and verbal communication skills with clients and vendors Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines with minimal supervision

• Flexibility to work from home while collaborating in person half the time.

Preferred Qualifications 

• CPP (Certified Payroll Professional) or other relevant certification. 

“Armanino” is the brand name under which Armanino LLP, Armanino CPA LLP, and Armanino Advisory LLC, independently owned entities, provide professional services in an alternative practice structure in accordance with law, regulations, and professional standards. Armanino LLP and Armanino CPA LLP are licensed independent CPA firms that provide attest services, and Armanino Advisory LLC and its subsidiary entities provide tax, advisory, and business consulting services. Armanino Advisory LLC and its subsidiary entities are not licensed CPA firms.

Armanino provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Armanino complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.  

Armanino expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Armanino employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.  

Armanino does not accept unsolicited candidates, referrals, or resumes from any staffing agency, recruiting service, sourcing entity, or third-party paid service at any time. Any referrals, resumes, or candidates submitted to Armanino or any employee or owner of Armanino without a pre-existing agreement signed by both parties covering the submission will be considered the property of Armanino and not subject to any fees or charges. For existing agreements, a role must be approved and open to external search; otherwise, unsolicited and unapproved submittals and referrals will be considered Armanino property and free of fees. In addition, Talent Acquisition is the sole point of contact, and contacting others in our organization without Talent Acquisition’s knowledge will result in termination of contract. 

Certain states require us to disclose the pay range and benefits summary for job openings. For Colorado residents, the compensation range for this position: $90,000 - $130,000. For Washington residents, Illinois residents, New York residents, and Southern California residents, the compensation range for this position: $98,200 - $139,600. For Northern California residents, the compensation range for this position: $104,900 - $146,400. compensation may vary based on skills, role, and location. Eligible employees at certain levels can participate in a discretionary long-term financial incentive plan, subject to plan participation rules.

Armanino has a robust offering of benefits, including: 

• Medical, dental, vision

• Generous PTO plan and paid sick time

• Flexible work arrangements

• 401K with Profit Sharing

• Wellness program

• Generous parental leave

• 11 paid holidays

For positions based in San Francisco, consistent with the SF Fair Chance Ordinance, an arrest and conviction record will not automatically disqualify a qualified applicant from consideration.  

For Individuals who would be working within the City of Los Angeles, Armanino will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance 

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