Payroll & Finance Director (Multi-State Operations)

Payroll & Finance Director (Multi-State Operations)

Brooklyn, NY

Job Title :

Payroll & Finance Director (Multi-State Operations)

Location :

In-Person

Schedule :

Monday–Thursday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM | Friday: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Compensation :

$70,000 – $120,000 (based on leadership capacity and experience)

Overview

As America's Most Trusted Source for ABA Services, we are seeking a highly capable and driven Payroll & Finance Director to take ownership of our multi-state payroll and financial operations.

This is a hands‑on leadership role for someone who can execute at a high level today while building the systems, structure, and team needed for continued growth. You will play a critical role in ensuring accuracy, compliance, and scalability across all payroll and related financial functions.

Core Responsibilities

Payroll & Compliance

• Own and oversee end‑to‑end payroll across multiple states and entities
• Ensure full compliance with federal, state, and local regulations
• Manage payroll schedules, submissions, and approvals with zero tolerance for errors
• Proactively handle audits, discrepancies, and compliance‑related issues
• Track payroll expenses across departments, locations, and service lines
• Partner with leadership on budgeting and financial planning
• Develop clear, accurate, and actionable financial reports

Systems & Scaling

• Design and implement scalable payroll workflows and approval structures
• Integrate payroll with time‑tracking, HR, and billing systems
• Identify inefficiencies and lead automation and process improvements

Leadership & Team Oversight

• Hire, train, and manage payroll and finance team members
• Build a structured, accountable department with clear roles and expectations
• Create and enforce SOPs, workflows, and quality control systems
• Serve as the escalation point for complex payroll and compliance matters
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with HR, operations, and executive leadership
• Ensure strict adherence to deadlines, policies, and compliance standards
• Develop team members through ongoing training, mentorship, and feedback
• Foster a high‑performance culture centered on accuracy, ownership, and accountability

Requirements

• 5+ years of multi-state payroll experience (required )
• Proven experience building or leading a team
• Strong knowledge of payroll compliance, taxes, and labor laws across multiple states
• Experience with payroll systems such as Viventium, ADP, Paychex, or similar
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands‑on execution
• Excellent communication and cross‑department coordination skills
• High level of organization, ownership, and attention to detail

What Sets This Role Apart?

• Opportunity to build and shape systems, not just maintain them
• Full ownership over people, processes, and performance
• Clear path for growth into senior leadership within finance and operations