MatchaCFO is a fractional, AI-enabled COO, CFO, accounting, and data services firm based in Silicon Valley, CA. The Payroll Manager will own end-to-end payroll and benefits operations across multiple clients, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and a high-quality client experience while working closely with Controllers, CFOs, and founders.

Responsibilities:

Manage end-to-end payroll processing across multiple clients and pay cycles (semi-monthly, bi-weekly, off-cycle)
Administer payroll across platforms, including Gusto, Rippling, Justworks, and TriNet
Ensure accurate payroll calculations, including wages, bonuses, commissions, equity compensation, and deductions
Manage employee benefits administration, including enrollments, changes, and reconciliations
Maintain payroll records and ensure proper documentation across systems
Prepare and/or review payroll journal entries and ensure accurate posting to the general ledger
Reconcile payroll clearing accounts, benefits liabilities, and tax accounts in line with Matcha best practices
Partner with accounting teams to support month-end close and reporting
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll tax requirements
Manage payroll tax filings, registrations, and notices across jurisdictions
Support audits, due diligence, and investor requests related to payroll and benefits
Monitor regulatory changes and proactively implement updates
Serve as a primary point of contact for client payroll-related questions and issues
Advise clients on payroll setup, multi-state expansion, contractor vs employee classification, and benefits structures
Support onboarding of new clients, including payroll system setup and process design
Build and document scalable payroll processes across clients
Identify and implement workflow improvements to increase accuracy and efficiency
Leverage automation and integrations across payroll, HRIS, and accounting systems

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Payroll Manager