Director of Payroll Operations
4 weeks ago
Acadia Pharmaceuticals is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Director of Payroll Operations to join our team. As a key member of our finance department, you will be responsible for overseeing the entire payroll process, ensuring compliance with federal and multi-state regulations, and providing exceptional service to our employees.
Key Responsibilities:- Manage the semi-monthly payroll processing for a growing, multi-state, and global organization
- Ensure compliance with federal and multi-state wage and hour regulations and payroll tax filing procedures
- Interpret company pay policies, including vacation, leave of absence, disability, and workers' compensation
- Act as the first point of contact for employees with payroll-related concerns and questions
- Proactively identify and resolve payroll discrepancies and determine the most appropriate method of communication to employees
- Critically review and analyze current payroll policies to recommend and implement changes leading to best-practice operations
- Ensure that payroll operations are conducted in accordance with Sarbanes-Oxley internal controls
- Manage third-party payroll-related vendor relationships, including payroll software, 401(k), and relocation firms
- Prepare and maintain payroll records and reports, including standard and ad hoc reports
- Review and reconcile quarterly and annual federal and state payroll tax returns
- Prepare returns for multiple states and distribute annual W-2s and relevant documents
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, Human Resources, or a related field
- Minimum of 10 years of relevant progressive experience in payroll processing, with a focus on commercial biotech organizations with multi-state and global operations
- Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) is preferred
- Strong understanding of federal and multi-state wage and hour regulations and payroll tax filing procedures
- Strong understanding of payroll for stock-based compensation
- Payroll subject matter expertise to advise the company on best practices regarding reimbursement of relocation expenses, taxable fringe benefits, and auto allowances
- Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance experience
- Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Highly detail-oriented, self-disciplined, and ability to work independently with limited direction to resolve discrepancies and issues
- Clear written and verbal communication skills to ensure understanding of specific payroll matters
- Experience in leading payroll process improvements and payroll ERP implementation experience a plus
- Competitive base, bonus, new hire, and ongoing equity packages
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) Plan with a fully vested company match 1:1 up to 5%
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan with a 2-year purchase price lock-in
- 14 paid holidays plus one floating holiday of your choice, including office closure between December 24th and January 1st
- 10 days of paid sick time
- Paid parental leave
- Tuition assistance
Acadia Pharmaceuticals is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. We are committed to building a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and innovative company.
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