Payroll Manager

Description

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Payroll Manager to oversee payroll operations, multi-state payroll tax compliance, and year-end reporting across a growing, multi-branch organization. This role goes beyond routine payroll processing and requires someone who can independently manage tax filings, ensure proper state registrations, and establish scalable processes to support continued business growth.

About Us

Best Choice Roofing was founded in 2009 and has rapidly grown to become one of the largest residential roofing companies in the US. Our balance of expertise, winning sales system, top-of-the-line materials partnerships, and consistent customer satisfaction have helped Best Choice Roofing to become the fastest growing roofing company in the country.

Our team is dedicated to building strong relationships with clients and each other so we can achieve great things together! We believe in teamwork, continuous improvement, and celebrating success.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee payroll processing across multiple branches, entities, and states, ensuring accuracy and timely payment.
• Manage payroll tax filings, deposits, reconciliations, and compliance with federal, state, and local requirements.
• Ensure the company is properly registered for payroll taxes and unemployment insurance in all applicable jurisdictions.
• Coordinate new state registrations and establish payroll tax accounts and filing requirements as the business expands.
• Oversee quarterly and year-end payroll activities, including W-2s, tax reconciliations, annual filings, and reporting.
• Ensure accurate calculation and reporting of commissions, bonuses, incentives, and other variable compensation.
• Maintain the processing of quarterly payroll adjustments, as well as off-cycle and supplemental payrolls, ensuring accurate and timely payment processing.
• Monitor tax notices, regulatory changes, and compliance deadlines, proactively resolving discrepancies and mitigating risk.
• Oversee workers’ compensation and unemployment insurance claims, compliance, reporting, and coordination with insurance providers and state agencies. 
• Partner with HR, Finance, and Accounting to maintain accurate payroll records, reconciliations, and internal controls.
• Develop and improve payroll processes to support a growing, multi-branch organization.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive payroll experience, including multi-state payroll tax compliance.
• Demonstrated experience managing payroll tax filings, state registrations, and year-end reporting.
• Experience managing and optimizing HRIS and payroll systems, ensuring accurate employee data, seamless system integration, and efficient payroll processing. 
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience managing workers’ compensation and unemployment insurance processes, regulations, and claims. 
• Experience supporting a multi-entity, multi-branch, or geographically distributed organization.
• Knowledge of commission-based compensation, bonuses, and variable pay structures.
• Strong understanding of federal, state, and local payroll tax requirements.
• Ability to independently manage compliance responsibilities beyond routine payroll processing.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in construction, roofing, field services, or a private equity-backed organization.
• Experience supporting rapid growth, new state expansions, or multiple legal entities.
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation is a plus.