LIMRA · 12 hours ago
Accounting Manager, Compliance & Payroll
Windsor, CT
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expLIMRA is recognized as the trusted source for industry knowledge, providing research, training, and networking solutions to financial services companies. The Accounting Manager – Payroll, Tax, and Compliance is responsible for overseeing payroll operations, regulatory compliance, and accounting processes to ensure accurate financial reporting and adherence to regulations.
Financial Services
Responsibilities
Oversee end‑to‑end payroll processing to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with federal, state, and local regulations
Maintain payroll general ledger accounts, reconciliations, and month‑end close activities
Manage payroll accruals including salaries, incentive compensation, taxes, 401(k)/Roth contributions, and leave programs
Maintain and enhance internal controls over payroll and incentive compensation calculations
Oversee and coordinate responses to federal and state tax authority inquiries, ensuring accurate and timely resolution of payroll‑related compliance issues
Support change management efforts related to payroll system enhancements, process improvements, and regulatory updates, including testing, documentation, and communication of changes
Partner with HR and sales to support accurate administration, accounting, and reporting of incentive compensation programs
Lead domestic sales tax compliance, including nexus monitoring, taxability reviews, return preparation support, and reconciliation of tax filings
Coordinate and prepare documentation for pension and 401(k) plan audits, ensuring timely responses, accurate schedules, and audit‑ready support
Guide the team through regulatory changes and system updates, including the implementation and ongoing management of Avalara, ensuring proper configuration, testing, documentation, and cross‑department alignment
Strengthen internal controls related to payroll, tax, and compliance processes, identifying risks, implementing mitigation strategies, and enhancing process transparency
Coordinate with Finance and business unit leaders to support the annual budget development process
Assist in managing the reforecasting cycle by reviewing departmental submissions
Prepare and review financial analyses, including variance explanations and trend insights
Partner with business unit leaders to help clarify financial expectations, gather operational insights, and support planning activities
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business is required
10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including exposure to payroll, compliance, and audit support is required
Excellent management and supervisory skills including a minimum of three to five years leading, mentoring, developing and managing multiple accounting and/or payroll professionals is required
Experience managing payroll processes, payroll accounting, and payroll tax reporting
Experience supporting domestic sales tax processes or working with tax compliance tools is required and Avalara experience is a plus
Experience learning and implementing new financial or tax software (e.g., Avalara)
Prior involvement in pension or 401(k) plan audits, including preparation of schedules and documentation
Experience supporting budgeting, reforecasting, or financial planning activities
Familiarity with month‑end close processes, reconciliations, and internal controls
Experience working cross‑functionally with HR, Finance, and external auditors
Proficiency with payroll systems (e.g., UKG, ADP, Paycom) and ERP/general ledger platforms
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (e.g., look-ups, pivot tables, and data analysis), MS Office Suite, and other applicable financial software tools and solutions; experience with NetSuite is a plus
Ability to interpret and apply federal and state payroll regulations
Demonstrated ability to foster a positive, collaborative team culture and drive engagement across departments
Demonstrated leadership presence and ability to guide cross-functional stakeholders through change
Exceptional communication, presentation, and messaging skills, with the ability to convey complex financial information clearly
Collaborative approach with the ability to support leadership and partner with business units
Preferred
Preferred experience in both for‑profit and non‑profit environments, with an understanding of their unique financial frameworks
Benefits
Full benefits package that begins on day one
Company
LIMRA
LIMRA is a worldwide research, consulting, and professional development organization
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
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Gina Birchall
Chief Operating Officer
Brent Lemanski
AVP and Executive Director
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