Payroll & Finance Director (Multi-State Operations)

Job Title:Payroll & Finance Director (Multi-State Operations)
Location:In-Person
Schedule:MondayThursday: 9:00 AM 6:00 PM Friday: 9:00 AM 1:00 PM
Compensation:$70000 $120000 (based on leadership capacity and experience)

AsAmericas Most Trusted Source for ABA Services we are seeking a highly capable and drivenPayroll & Finance Directorto take ownership of our multi-state payroll and financial operations.

This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who can execute at a high level today while building the systems structure and team needed for continued growth. You will play a critical role in ensuring accuracy compliance and scalability across all payroll and related financial functions.

• Own and oversee end-to-end payroll across multiple states and entities
• Ensure full compliance with federal state and local regulations
• Manage payroll schedules submissions and approvals with zero tolerance for errors
• Proactively handle audits discrepancies and compliance-related issues

• Track payroll expenses across departments locations and service lines
• Partner with leadership on budgeting and financial planning
• Develop clear accurate and actionable financial reports

• Design and implement scalable payroll workflows and approval structures
• Integrate payroll with time tracking HR and billing systems
• Identify inefficiencies and lead automation and process improvements

• Hire train and manage payroll and finance team members
• Build a structured accountable department with clear roles and expectations
• Create and enforce SOPs workflows and quality control systems
• Serve as the escalation point for complex payroll and compliance matters
• Collaborate cross-functionally with HR operations and executive leadership
• Ensure strict adherence to deadlines policies and compliance standards
• Develop team members through ongoing training mentorship and feedback
• Foster a high-performance culture centered on accuracy ownership and accountability

• 5 years of multi-state payroll experience (required)
• Proven experience building or leading a team
• Strong knowledge of payroll compliance taxes and labor laws across multiple states
• Experience with payroll systems such as Viventium ADP Paychex or similar
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution
• Excellent communication and cross-department coordination skills
• High level of organization ownership and attention to detail

• Opportunity to build and shape systems not just maintain them
• Full ownership over people processes and performance
• Clear path for growth into senior leadership within finance and operations

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