The Payroll Accounting Manager oversees the end-to-end payroll process to ensure accurate timely and compliant payroll delivery across assigned countries or business units. This role leads a team of payroll technical leads process leads and senior specialists providing mentorship strategic direction and guidance on payroll operations and controls. Serving as the primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders the Payroll Manager ensures compliance with statutory requirements company policies SOX controls and audit standards while driving process improvements operational excellence and strong governance across the payroll function.
Responsibilities & Duties:
- Lead and coordinate payroll accounting activities across technical leads process leads and senior specialists.
- Provide leadership and direction to the payroll accounting team setting expectations guiding priorities and supporting professional development.
- Oversee the preparation review and approval of payroll journals accruals and reconciliations.
- Ensure compliance with internal controls SOX requirements company policies and statutory reporting standards.
- Review and approve reconciliations ensuring completeness proper documentation and timely remediation of issues.
- Serve as the main contact for internal and external audits and ensure audit requests and findings are addressed.
- Manage relationships with key stakeholders across Payroll Operations HR Finance and other business units to resolve discrepancies align priorities and drive process improvements.
- Monitor performance against SLAs and address risks that may impact delivery.
- Lead remediation initiatives and conduct learning sessions to strengthen GBS knowledge of payroll processes and controls.
- Provide guidance and act as the escalation point for complex payroll accounting matters.
- Prepare and present payroll accounting reports variance analyses and key insights.
- Ensure back-up coverage resource planning and business continuity within the payroll accounting team.
Qualifications :
- Bachelors degree in Accountancy Finance or a related field.
- Minimum of 79 years of accounting experience with at least 5 years in payroll accounting and leadership roles.
- Strong understanding of end-to-end payroll accounting processes including accruals reconciliations and variance analysis.
- Experience with payroll systems such as Workday ADP Oracle or SAP.
- CPA qualification preferred but not required.
- Familiarity with Blackline or similar reconciliation tools is an advantage.
- Proven leadership skills with the ability to manage teams set priorities and drive results.
- Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to collaborate across HR Finance Payroll Operations and other business units.
- Excellent analytical communication problem-solving and organizational skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results under pressure in a dynamic environment
Additional Information :
About AECOM
AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status AECOM benefits may include medical dental vision life AD&D disability benefits paid time off leaves of absences voluntary benefits perks flexible work options well-being resources employee assistance program business travel insurance and service recognition awards.
AECOM is the global infrastructure leader committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities we solve our clients complex challenges in water environment energy transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle from advisory planning design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2024. Learn more at .
What makes AECOM a great place to work
You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts youll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills helping you build the career youve always envisioned. Here youll find a welcoming workplace built on respect collaboration and communitywhere you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
The Payroll Accounting Manager oversees the end-to-end payroll process to ensure accurate timely and compliant payroll delivery across assigned countries or business units. This role leads a team of payroll technical leads process leads and senior specialists providing mentorship strategic direction...
The Payroll Accounting Manager oversees the end-to-end payroll process to ensure accurate timely and compliant payroll delivery across assigned countries or business units. This role leads a team of payroll technical leads process leads and senior specialists providing mentorship strategic direction and guidance on payroll operations and controls. Serving as the primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders the Payroll Manager ensures compliance with statutory requirements company policies SOX controls and audit standards while driving process improvements operational excellence and strong governance across the payroll function.
Responsibilities & Duties:
- Lead and coordinate payroll accounting activities across technical leads process leads and senior specialists.
- Provide leadership and direction to the payroll accounting team setting expectations guiding priorities and supporting professional development.
- Oversee the preparation review and approval of payroll journals accruals and reconciliations.
- Ensure compliance with internal controls SOX requirements company policies and statutory reporting standards.
- Review and approve reconciliations ensuring completeness proper documentation and timely remediation of issues.
- Serve as the main contact for internal and external audits and ensure audit requests and findings are addressed.
- Manage relationships with key stakeholders across Payroll Operations HR Finance and other business units to resolve discrepancies align priorities and drive process improvements.
- Monitor performance against SLAs and address risks that may impact delivery.
- Lead remediation initiatives and conduct learning sessions to strengthen GBS knowledge of payroll processes and controls.
- Provide guidance and act as the escalation point for complex payroll accounting matters.
- Prepare and present payroll accounting reports variance analyses and key insights.
- Ensure back-up coverage resource planning and business continuity within the payroll accounting team.
Qualifications :
- Bachelors degree in Accountancy Finance or a related field.
- Minimum of 79 years of accounting experience with at least 5 years in payroll accounting and leadership roles.
- Strong understanding of end-to-end payroll accounting processes including accruals reconciliations and variance analysis.
- Experience with payroll systems such as Workday ADP Oracle or SAP.
- CPA qualification preferred but not required.
- Familiarity with Blackline or similar reconciliation tools is an advantage.
- Proven leadership skills with the ability to manage teams set priorities and drive results.
- Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to collaborate across HR Finance Payroll Operations and other business units.
- Excellent analytical communication problem-solving and organizational skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results under pressure in a dynamic environment
Additional Information :
About AECOM
AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status AECOM benefits may include medical dental vision life AD&D disability benefits paid time off leaves of absences voluntary benefits perks flexible work options well-being resources employee assistance program business travel insurance and service recognition awards.
AECOM is the global infrastructure leader committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities we solve our clients complex challenges in water environment energy transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle from advisory planning design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2024. Learn more at .
What makes AECOM a great place to work
You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts youll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills helping you build the career youve always envisioned. Here youll find a welcoming workplace built on respect collaboration and communitywhere you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
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