Accounting / Finance Manager

Rare opportunity for a cross functional role in a large international company. This position reports directly into Financial Planning and Analysis. The role is responsible for planning, coordinating, and managing the payroll functions of a business unit. The position is a key player in the Financial Planning and Analysis team providing support and development of controls, processes, financial reporting, annual budgeting, and monthly forecasting. The company is located in Alpharetta and the position pays up to a package of $125k + 10% bonus.

Ownership and accountability for U.S. and Canada payroll end-to-end operations, including payroll processes and procedures, audit controls, and consistent and accurate payroll execution.

Ensure compliance, regulatory reporting and remittance, adherence to all requirements.

Evaluate, develop, and enforce the use of audit tools which support the payroll process.

Drive the creation and implementation of related processes and standardize work.

Ensure the confidentiality and retention of payroll information and records in accordance with established policies.

Develop and prioritize processes to improve the payroll experience for employees; drive projects to create efficiencies, improve quality of service delivery, and increase customer satisfaction.

Develop and conduct payroll related training for employees and effectively communicate changes regarding the payroll system.

Develop and implement department policies, procedures, and process improvements to maintain the quality, efficiency, and overall effectiveness.

• Business segment financials, analyze and report Americas actual financial results, budgets, forecasts and strategic plans.


• Annual budget and rolling forecasting process for income statement. Including establishing actions to meet companys short and long-term financial objectives.


• Assist in the preparation of the monthly financial reporting package, as well as other dashboards, charts and presentations reflecting financial and non-financial results.


• Support executive and leadership meeting agendas including preparation, maintenance, and development of KPI targets, dashboards and variance analysis.


• Develop and implement financial reporting and controls in new business segments.