Payroll Manager

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Department: Finance

Reports to: Director, Controller NAM

Location: Tysons, HQ

The Role:

Lead and manage all payroll processes for US and Canada, including regular and equity payrolls through

ADP Workforce Now

Ensure accurate , timely , and compliant payroll and tax filings

Oversee benefits/equity integration and provide payroll support to employees and internalstakeholdersusingFidelityplatform

In-Office Position: At Strategy, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday are in-office days with Fridays as work-from-home.

Key Responsibilities:

Payroll Processing & Administration

Execute biweekly payrolls, verifying earnings, changes, and deductions

Ensure payroll compliance with all relevant laws and policies

Review, format, and upload payroll data; provide payroll forecasts with Treasury

Compliance & Audit

Ensure SOX and audit compliance for all payroll activities

Monitor tax rates, manage payroll accounts, and resolve GL discrepancies

Support audits and regulatory filings

Equity & Benefits Administration

Process equity payrolls (RSUs, ESPP, options) and benefitsintegrationthrough Fidelity

Coordinate with vendors, manage benefit files, and complete year-end reporting

Reporting

Prepare and distribute payroll/tax documents (W2, T4, T2200)

Create payroll journal entries and maintain GL integrity

Employee Support & Stakeholder Partnership

Address payroll and equity questions, process confidential payments

Investigate tax discrepancies and partner with HR, Legal, and Finance on reporting and corrections

Administer Workday timesheets and support reporting needs

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s in Accounting , Finance, or related field; CPP/FPC preferred

8+ years’ payroll experience (multi-state & Canada; equity payroll a plus)

Proficient in ADP, Workday and payroll/benefits/equity integration systems

Knowledge of payroll tax law, benefits, and equity administration

Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills; attention to confidentiality

Advanced Excel and payroll / accountin g system skills

Ability to multitask and work independently

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