Payroll & Finance Director (Multi-State Operations)

Payroll & Finance Director (Multi-State Operations)

Job Title : Payroll & Finance Director (Multi-State Operations) Location : In-Person Schedule : Monday–Thursday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM | Friday: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM Compensation : $70,000 – $120,000 (based on leadership capacity and experience)

Overview:

As America’s Most Trusted Source for ABA Services , we are seeking a highly capable and driven Payroll & Finance Director to take ownership of our multi-state payroll and financial operations.

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.

Core Responsibilities

Payroll & Compliance:

Own and oversee end-to-end payroll across multiple states and entities

Ensure full compliance with federal, state, and local regulations

Manage payroll schedules, submissions, and approvals with zero tolerance for errors

Proactively handle audits, discrepancies, and compliance-related issues

Financial Oversight

Track payroll expenses across departments, locations, and service lines

Partner with leadership on budgeting and financial planning

Develop clear, accurate, and actionable financial reports

Systems & Scaling:

Design and implement scalable payroll workflows and approval structures

Integrate payroll with time tracking, HR, and billing systems

Identify inefficiencies and lead automation and process improvements

Leadership & Team Oversight:

Hire, train, and manage payroll and finance team members

Build a structured, accountable department with clear roles and expectations

Create and enforce SOPs, workflows, and quality control systems

Serve as the escalation point for complex payroll and compliance matters

Collaborate cross-functionally with HR, operations, and executive leadership

Ensure strict adherence to deadlines, policies, and compliance standards

Develop team members through ongoing training, mentorship, and feedback

Foster a high-performance culture centered on accuracy, ownership, and accountability

Requirements:

5+ years of multi-state payroll experience ( required )

Proven experience building or leading a team

Strong knowledge of payroll compliance, taxes, and labor laws across multiple states

Experience with payroll systems such as Viventium, ADP, Paychex, or similar

Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution

Excellent communication and cross-department coordination skills

High level of organization, ownership, and attention to detail

What Sets This Role Apart?

Opportunity to build and shape systems, not just maintain them

Full ownership over people, processes, and performance

Clear path for growth into senior leadership within finance and operations

Apply today!

To apply, please send your resume to: resumes@lbaps.com