Payroll Manager

Liquidia is deeply passionate and committed to the discovery, engineering, and development required to bring novel therapies to patients who need them most, and to the healthcare providers who care for them. Our current drive is toward improving the treatment of pulmonary hypertension (PH). We will continue to combine our proprietary, innovative PRINT® Technology with new and established medications, offering the potential for both better precision and improved clinical outcomes. Our team members include some of the industry’s top scientists, clinicians, business strategists, engineers, and pharmaceutical executives. We work together to help people lead longer, healthier, and happier lives.

Location: Hybrid; Morrisville, NC

Job Summary
We are looking for a Payroll Manager to join our growing Finance team. You will be the first dedicated hire for the function and will be responsible for all aspects of payroll operations and payroll compliance. The Payroll Manager will report to the Director of Accounting. Job Requirements
Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field
• 5 years of progressive payroll experience 
• Nice to have:
  1. Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or Certified Payroll Manager (CPM)
  2. Experience with NetSuite and Paylocity
  3. International payroll experience in Germany
     
     

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Enjoys a fast-growth, dynamic environment
• Willing to challenge the status quo and drive continuous improvement
• Exceptional communication and collaboration skills, with a customer-focused approach and ability to work effectively with cross-functional, remote teams
• Knowledge of payroll laws and regulations
• Understanding of equity compensation and the payroll tax implications of vesting, exercising, and disposing
• Understanding of US GAAP and experience with booking and reconciling accrued payroll liabilities
• Strong analytical skills, high attention to detail, and an ability to prioritize in a dynamic work environment
• Proficiency with payroll and timekeeping systems and advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel
  
  
  

Job Responsibilities 

• Oversee payroll for multi-state domestic and international exempt and nonexempt employees, including bi-weekly and semi-monthly payroll and employee equity settlements
• Lead and manage day-to-day global payroll activities ensuring accurate and timely processing in compliance with Liquidia’s policies and local, state, federal, and international tax and relevant labor regulations
• Address employee inquiries related to payroll and benefits
• Collaborate closely with the People & Culture team to maintain employee records, manage benefits-related payroll deductions, and perform employee onboarding
• Prepare payroll-related journal entries and ensure payroll expense and accrued liabilities are recorded in accordance with US GAAP and are reconciled to underlying support
• Perform monthly variance analysis on compensation expenses and balance sheet accounts and prepare commentary explaining the variances
• Contribute to the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, including completing reconciliations and escalating and resolving issues
• Understand US federal, state wage and hour laws related to payroll, including garnishments, benefits, leave of absence, 401k, HSA, FSA, and taxes
• Maintain confidentiality and ensure data security in all payroll-related information
• Identify, recommend, and implement best practices in payroll and payroll accounting and streamline payroll operations, systems, and procedures
• Liaise with external payroll service providers ensuring the quality of service, cost-effectiveness, and adherence to service level agreements
• Facilitate audits by providing records and documentation to auditors
  
  

Benefits
Liquidia offers a competitive compensation package (base salary and commission) as well as a comprehensive benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, 401(k) Savings Retirement Plan, ESPP, Unlimited Paid Time Off and more!

Liquidia is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Recruiting Agencies, Please Note :
Liquidia will not accept unsolicited assistance from recruiting/search agencies for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by recruiting or search agencies to any employee at Liquidia via email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search/recruitment agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of Liquidia. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Liquidia as a result of the referral or through other means.