Payroll Manager

The Role:  

• Lead and manage all payroll processes for US and Canada, including regular and equity payrolls through ADP Workforce Now   

• Ensure accurate, timely, and compliant payroll and tax filings    

• Oversee benefits/equity integration and provide payroll support to employees and internal stakeholders using Fidelity platform   

• In-Office Position: At Strategy, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday are in-office days with Fridays as work-from-home.  

Key Responsibilities:    

Payroll Processing & Administration    

• Execute biweekly payrolls, verifying earnings, changes, and deductions    

• Ensure payroll compliance with all relevant laws and policies    

• Review, format, and upload payroll data; provide payroll forecasts with Treasury    

Compliance & Audit    

• Ensure SOX and audit compliance for all payroll activities      

• Monitor tax rates, manage payroll accounts, and resolve GL discrepancies    

• Support audits and regulatory filings    

Equity & Benefits Administration    

• Process equity payrolls (RSUs, ESPP, options) and benefits integration through Fidelity      

• Coordinate with vendors, manage benefit files, and complete year-end reporting    

Reporting    

• Prepare and distribute payroll/tax documents (W2, T4, T2200)    

• Create payroll journal entries and maintain GL integrity   

Employee Support & Stakeholder Partnership    

• Address payroll and equity questions, process confidential payments    

• Investigate tax discrepancies and partner with HR, Legal, and Finance on reporting and corrections    

• Administer Workday timesheets and support reporting needs    

Qualifications:    

• Bachelor’s in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPP/FPC preferred    

• 8+ years’ payroll experience (multi-state & Canada; equity payroll a plus)    

• Proficient in ADP, Workday and payroll/benefits/equity integration systems    

• Knowledge of payroll tax law, benefits, and equity administration    

• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills; attention to confidentiality    

• Advanced Excel and payroll/accounting system skills    

• Ability to multitask and work independently