Payroll & Finance Director (Multi-State Operations)

<h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Payroll &amp; Finance Director (Multi-State Operations)</span></strong></span></h2> <hr> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Job Title</span>:</strong>&nbsp;Payroll &amp; Finance Director (Multi-State Operations)</span><br><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Location</span>:</strong>&nbsp;In-Person</span><br><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Schedule</span>:</strong>&nbsp;Monday–Thursday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM | Friday: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM</span><br><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Compensation</span>:</strong>&nbsp;$70,000 – $120,000 (based on leadership capacity and experience)</span></p> <hr> <h3><span style="text-decoration: underline; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Overview:</strong></span></span></h3> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">As&nbsp;<em>America’s Most Trusted Source for ABA Services</em>, we are seeking a highly capable and driven&nbsp;<strong>Payroll &amp; Finance Director</strong>&nbsp;to take ownership of our multi-state payroll and financial operations.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">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.</span></p> <hr> <h3 style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-decoration: underline; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Core Responsibilities</strong></span></span></h3> <h4><span style="text-decoration: underline; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Payroll &amp; Compliance:</strong></span></span></h4> <ul> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Own and oversee end-to-end payroll across multiple states and entities</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Ensure full compliance with federal, state, and local regulations</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Manage payroll schedules, submissions, and approvals with zero tolerance for errors</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Proactively handle audits, discrepancies, and compliance-related issues</span></li> </ul> <h4><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Financial Oversight</strong></span></h4> <ul> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Track payroll expenses across departments, locations, and service lines</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Partner with leadership on budgeting and financial planning</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Develop clear, accurate, and actionable financial reports</span></li> </ul> <h4><span style="text-decoration: underline; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Systems &amp; Scaling:</strong></span></span></h4> <ul> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Design and implement scalable payroll workflows and approval structures</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Integrate payroll with time tracking, HR, and billing systems</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Identify inefficiencies and lead automation and process improvements</span></li> </ul> <hr> <h3><span style="text-decoration: underline; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Leadership &amp; Team Oversight:</strong></span></span></h3> <ul> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Hire, train, and manage payroll and finance team members</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Build a structured, accountable department with clear roles and expectations</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Create and enforce SOPs, workflows, and quality control systems</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Serve as the escalation point for complex payroll and compliance matters</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Collaborate cross-functionally with HR, operations, and executive leadership</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Ensure strict adherence to deadlines, policies, and compliance standards</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Develop team members through ongoing training, mentorship, and feedback</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Foster a high-performance culture centered on accuracy, ownership, and accountability</span></li> </ul> <hr> <h3><span style="text-decoration: underline; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Requirements:</strong></span></span></h3> <ul> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">5+ years of multi-state payroll experience (<strong>required</strong>)</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Proven experience building or leading a team</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Strong knowledge of payroll compliance, taxes, and labor laws across multiple states</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Experience with payroll systems such as Viventium, ADP, Paychex, or similar</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Excellent communication and cross-department coordination skills</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">High level of organization, ownership, and attention to detail</span></li> </ul> <hr> <h3><span style="text-decoration: underline; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>What Sets This Role Apart?</strong></span></span></h3> <ul> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Opportunity to build and shape systems, not just maintain them</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Full ownership over people, processes, and performance</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Clear path for growth into senior leadership within finance and operations</span></li> </ul> <hr> <h3><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Apply today!</strong></span></h3> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">To apply, please send your resume to:</span><br><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong><a>resumes@lbaps.com</a></strong></span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p>