About the position As a key member of our growing Finance team, the Accounts Payable and Payroll Manager will lead and oversee our accounts payable and payroll operations. With a focus on calculating and recording commission payments, and payroll compliance, this role ensures seamless payroll operations while driving process improvements and system optimizations. You'll combine strategic financial oversight with hands-on execution, focusing on streamlining vendor relationships, optimizing expense management, and ensuring precise compensation administration. You'll play a crucial role in scaling our financial operations while maintaining the highest standards of accuracy and compliance. Responsibilities ? Design and execute comprehensive payroll strategies, managing bi-weekly payroll processing and monthly commission distributions while ensuring 100% accuracy and compliance , ? Manage the complete commission lifecycle for advisors, including calculations, validations, and distributions , ? Drive payroll compliance across federal, state, and local regulations, including tax filings and reporting , ? Lead process improvement initiatives for payroll systems and operations , ? Foster cross-functional partnerships to resolve complex compensation challenges and implement forward-thinking solutions , ? Partner with HR teams to validate commission structures and performance data, ensuring alignment with company goals , ? Provide responsive support to employees regarding payroll inquiries, ensuring clear communication and timely resolution of issues , ? Direct employee reimbursement programs and expense management , ? Oversee month-end and year-end payroll reconciliations and reporting , ? Develop and maintain payroll analytics and reporting for key stakeholders Requirements ? Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field , ? 5+ years of progressive experience in payroll management, with demonstrated expertise in complex commission structures , ? Deep technical proficiency in modern payroll platforms (Rippling, Gusto) and advanced Excel modeling , ? Comprehensive understanding of multi-state payroll regulations and tax compliance requirements , ? Proven track record of successfully implementing and optimizing HRIS integrations , ? Demonstrated ability to lead process transformation initiatives and drive system modernization , ? Outstanding analytical capabilities with a data-driven approach to problem-solving , ? Exceptional stakeholder management skills with ability to communicate complex financial concepts clearly Nice-to-haves ? Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certification or relevant advanced certifications , ? Experience scaling payroll operations in high-growth fintech environments , ? Deep knowledge of RIA compensation models and regulatory requirements , ? Track record of building commission systems for financial services organizations , ? Experience with SOX compliance and internal controls Benefits ? Competitive comp package that rewards impact , ? Work alongside some of the brightest minds in fintech , ? Ground-floor opportunity at a fast-scaling startup , ? Chart your own growth path as we expand , ? Full health benefits + 401(k) matching & Roth IRA options , ? Unlimited PTO