(Accounting) Director of Payroll

Responsibilities:

• Supervise and provide guidance and leadership to the field payroll manager and office payroll manager.
  
• Ensure that payroll is paid in compliance with all Federal, State, possession or other jurisdictions tax and labor law requirements.
  
• Ensure the timely and accurate reporting of certified payrolls, union fringe benefit reports, as well as craft and office payrolls.
  
• Collaborate with HR to assure accurate data, streamline processes, identify integration opportunities, and provide effective communications.
  
• Work closely with the controller, assistant controller, operations and HR in 1) understanding issues when the Company begins work in new geographical areas; 2) work closely with HR on tax issues related to per diems, relocation expenses, recruitment, and other traveling and relocation benefits; 3) changes to existing law.
  
• Participate and understand in the maintenance, internal and external communication and day to day operations of the 401(k) and ESOP.
  
• Engage with IT in the development of reports and the resolution of issues with Oracle. Participate in any implementation, development and migration of ERP when required.
  

Requirements

Experience:

• Bachelor s degree in Accounting, Finance or Business related field
  
• Minimum 10 years experience in a payroll and/or benefits position for a union employer with multi entity, multi-state and multi-national operations.
  
• Can be a combination of education, training and relevant experience
  

Preferred Skills:

• Critical thinker and strong analytical skills
  
• Understanding of collective bargaining agreements, preferably with a multi union entity
  
• Understanding of qualified retirement plans including union, 401(k) and ESOP
  
• Prior experience in global mobility
  
• Strong understanding of per diem, travel, and moving expenses and other benefits associated with a growing entity and changing footprint
  
• Proficient in using a computer and Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.); Oracle preferred
  
• Ability to be self-motivated, proactive and an effective team player
  
• Ability to interact effectively and professionally with all levels of employees, both management and staff alike, vendors, clients, and others
  

Benefits