Company Description: Brennan Staffing Group Inc. continues the legacy of Stone Staffing, partnering with many of New England’s most respected companies to meet their staffing needs. Serving a wide range of industries—including high tech, biotech, pharmaceutical, healthcare, manufacturing, insurance, consulting, and public accounting—the firm places professionals in both temporary and permanent roles.
With over 70 years of combined experience in the Boston and Greater Boston area, Brennan Staffing Group Inc. is skilled at matching specific skills, industry experience, and career paths to client requirements. Candidates are carefully qualified by consultants and presented with their consent, giving hiring managers confidence in the fit. The company is recognized as a leader in placing accounting and financial professionals in roles such as CFO, VP Finance, Controller, Accounting Manager, and positions across tax, treasury, finance, and general accounting.
Payroll
Manager
Location:
Remote (East Coast Preferred)
Compensation:
Up to $120,000 Base Salary
Reports To:
Controller
We are seeking a hands-on
Payroll
Manager to oversee all
payroll
operations for approximately 300 employees across the United States and Europe. This role will own the
payroll
function end-to-end, including
payroll
processing, compliance,
payroll
accounting, reporting, and system enhancements. The ideal candidate will bring strong multi-state
payroll
expertise, experience supporting international employees, and a proven track record with
payroll
system implementations.
Experience with
NetSuite is required
, while
Paylocity experience is highly preferred
.
Responsibilities
Own end-to-end
payroll
processing for approximately 300 employees across the U.S. and Europe
Manage complex multi-state
payroll
compliance and
payroll
tax requirements
Prepare
payroll
journal entries, reconciliations, and support month-end close activities
Serve as the primary
payroll
resource for employees, HR, and Finance
Lead or support
payroll
system implementations, upgrades, conversions, and integrations
Partner with HR, IT, and Finance to improve
payroll
processes, reporting, controls, and automation
Coordinate international
payroll
activities and support a small European employee population
Process bonuses, commissions, benefit deductions, garnishments, and other
payroll
adjustments
Support
payroll
tax filings, W-2 processing, year-end reporting, and audit requests
Maintain
payroll
data integrity and resolve
payroll
discrepancies
Background & Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field preferred
5+ years of progressive
payroll
experience, including ownership of
payroll
processing
Strong experience managing multi-state
payroll
environments
Experience supporting international
payroll
, preferably within Europe
Hands-on experience with
NetSuite is required
Paylocity experience strongly preferred
Experience leading or participating in
payroll
system implementations, upgrades, or conversions
Solid understanding of
payroll
accounting,
payroll
tax compliance, and reconciliations
Advanced Excel skills and strong reporting capabilities
CPP designation is a plus
Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage confidential information
Ideal Candidate
This position is ideal for a
Payroll
Manager who enjoys being deeply involved in the day-to-day
payroll
function. We are seeking someone who is comfortable rolling up their sleeves, owning
payroll
from start to finish, and helping improve systems and processes. Candidates with experience supporting organizations of 250-500 employees, working within NetSuite and Paylocity environments, and participating in
payroll
implementations will be especially attractive