Payroll Director jobs in District of Columbia

Chemonics Internationalis seeking a Director of Payroll and Payroll Compliance. The Director of Payroll and Payroll Compliance is responsible for managing and overseeing all headquarters payroll activities within Chemonics International. This role requires a strong understanding of payroll processes, compliance with government regulations, and the ability to lead a team of payroll professionals. The Director will play a key role in ensuring accurate and timely compensation for our employees, compliance with government contracting requirements, and the maintenance of payroll records. The position requires effective management of reporting personnel and relationships with various stakeholders for successful business support and leadership management. We are not only looking for innovative and detail-oriented individuals who will drive business results but also have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world. This position reports to the Deputy Controller.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the end-to-end payroll process, including data input, processing, and distribution of employee paychecks while adhering to Chemonics policies and processes
• Oversee all payroll tax activities including compliance with local, state, and federal regulations
• Ensures proper reconciliation of benefit deductions, compensation, and employee data are performed appropriately
• Ensures quarterly review of company level tax setups and registrations are performed correctly
• Develop and implement payroll policies and procedures to ensure efficient operations
• Review and approve payroll transactions, including salaries, bonuses, deductions, and taxes
• Manage payroll staff, including hiring, training, and performance evaluation
• Ensure 1099s and W-2 are distributed timely and accurately
• Collaborate with external auditors and tax advisors for regulatory and client compliance
• Takes direct, appropriate, and timely action to ensure the accurate payment of salaries, wages, allowances, and other compensation to employees
• Leads problem solving within Payroll function while collaborating across teams and departments, including payroll, payroll compliance, cash management, Accounts Payable, HRIS, hire-to-retire and ERP teams
• Stays current with federal, state, and local payroll laws and regulations, especially those related to government contracting and ensures company is operating compliantly
• Ensures payroll team supports Payroll compliance function in preparation and submission of all necessary payroll tax reports and filings
• Leads annual work planning for payroll and payroll compliance function. Leads development of strategic plans, training materials, and tools for Payroll function
• Leads Payroll Business Function Network (BFN) to ensure payroll best practices cascade through all company payroll functions
• In collaboration with executives, develops Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for Payroll and Payroll Compliance functions
• Recommends and implements process and policy improvements to payroll function in alignment with company goals
• Manages payroll and payroll compliance teams and supports audits
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Bachelors degree required
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in finance or related fields
• Management and experience with USAID or other U.S. government regulations preferred
• Minimum 2 years of supervisory experience and leading teams
• Prior knowledge of accounting and payroll systems. Experience with ADP or D365 software preferred
• Strong organizational and work prioritization skills and attention to detail
• Supervisory experience required
• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, and lead presentations, training courses, and effective meetings
• Demonstrated leadership, integrity, versatility, independent thinking, sound judgment, and respect for others
• Fluency in a foreign language is preferred but not required
• Demonstrated leadership, versatility and integrity

Applyby June 5, 2024. No telephone inquiries, please. Finalists will be contacted.

Chemonics is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Chemonics is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, age, or other legally protected characteristics. Military veterans, AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision
Chemonics will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by Chemonics, or (c) consistent with Chemonics legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)