Manager, Payroll & Accounts Payable

ABOUT THIS ROLE:

• Responsible for the execution of certain internal controls that are integral to compliance with Sarbanes Oxley (“SOX”) requirements
• Identification and implementation of process improvements to streamline the payroll and procure-to-pay cycle
• Partner with the Accounting team to ensure accurate expense coding
• Monitor internal and external inquiries to ensure excellent customer service and timely, professional responses
• Supervise and develop team members by assigning tasks, monitoring performance and providing coaching and feedback.
• Have full understanding of integrations between ADP Smart Compliance Payment Solutions and Tax filing as well as integrations for travel, expense and invoice management software (SAP Concur) and ERP (People Soft)
• Work directly with the Treasury team to initiate wire transfers

• Manage the end-to-end AP process, including invoice processing, payment approvals and vendor communications
• Maintain a strong internal control environment and efficient operating processes/policies related to vendor maintenance, invoice processing, expense report processing, travel processes and disbursements
• Lead procure-to-play projects such as the implementation of new software solutions and/or integration of acquired companies
• Manage daily activities, including review of daily extracted invoices to validate approvals
• Regularly reconcile vendor statements with internal records to identify and correct discrepancies
• Generate regular reports on accounts payable metrics, including outstanding balances, payment trends, and vendor performance.
• Partner and collaborate with the Treasury, Finance and Operations teams to align AP processes with company objectives, as well as cross‑functional teams to facilitate financial system and reporting integrations
• Manage the Corporate Purchasing Card Program
• Ensures payments are made accurately and on time

• Manage the end-to-end Payroll process, including reconciliation to source documents, quality checks to assure accurate payroll result, oversee timekeeping and paid time off modules
• Lead quarterly and year end tax and W2 balancing processes
• Maintain a strong internal control environment and efficient operating processes/policies related to payroll processing
• Lead payroll projects such as the implementation of new software solutions and/or integration of acquired companies
• Proactively identify operational issues and inefficiencies
• Generate regular payroll reports for various teams including Human Resources, Accounting and FP&A

• 8+ years of progressive experience in payroll with experience as a manager required. Accounts payable experience preferred.
• Understanding of payroll and accounts payable principles, GAAP and internal controls
• Demonstrates advanced math and analytical thinking skills
• Experience with automating processes, implementing internal controls and documenting policies
• Flexibility in working hours, specifically during deadlines
• Collaborates with colleagues and has great interpersonal skills
• Energetic, hands‑on leader with experience developing a team
• Strong attention to detail and highly organized to provide accurate processing
• Excellent customer service and communication skills with the ability to effectively interact with personnel at all levels of the organization and external vendors
• Adaptable to changing priorities and evolving responsibilities
• Confidence in messaging policy compliance enforcement throughout all levels of the organization
• Experience working for a public company or SOX compliant environment
• Experience leading system migrations
• Proficient at MS Office and Google Workspace

• College degree, Finance/Accounting emphasis
• Experience with People Soft Financial System, SAP Concur, Workday and ADP
• Certified Payroll Professional (“CPP”) certification

In the spirit of pay transparency, we are excited to share the base salary range for this position. In addition to base salary, some roles are eligible for our bonus and/or equity programs, depending on level and role. Regular full‑time positions are eligible for our comprehensive benefits package. If you are hired at Cars Commerce, your final base salary compensation will be determined…