The Senior Manager, Payroll and Accounts Payable is responsible for leading payroll and AP operations in support of the agency’s mission and financial stewardship. This role ensures the timely, accurate, and compliant disbursement of employee compensation and vendor payments. The Senior Manager collaborates closely with Global People Resources and Finance Division to ensure coordinated execution, audit readiness, and ongoing process improvement. The position plays a key role in strengthening internal controls, optimizing systems, and developing team capacity to support operational excellence.

Responsibilities:

• Lead a team responsible for processing multi-state payroll and global accounts payable, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely execution.
• Oversee payroll tax compliance, benefits deductions, wage reporting, and regulatory filings (e.g., W-2s, 1099s).
• Ensure compliance with U.S. labor laws, IRS regulations, donor guidelines, and internal policies related to payroll and vendor disbursements.
• Collaborate with GPR Team to align payroll processes with staffing, compensation changes, and onboarding/offboarding procedures.
• Oversee vendor payment cycles, including invoice approval workflows, payment runs, and vendor data integrity.
• Oversee year-end closing, audit preparation, and financial reporting related to payroll and AP activities.
• Lead process improvement and system optimization efforts, including Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) integrations and automation initiatives.
• Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for disbursement efficiency and service delivery.
• Oversee the team ensuring deadlines are met. Provide coaching and development to staff, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous learning. 
• Maintain and monitor internal controls and segregation of duties within payroll and AP functions.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration. 
• Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience in payroll and accounts payable, preferably in nonprofit organization. 
• At least 3 years in a supervisory or managerial role with demonstrated team leadership.
• Experience working with ERP systems (e.g., Oracle, Workday, NetSuite) and payroll platforms (e.g., ADP).

Source: https://eipn.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1/job/3002159