Senior Accountant, Operations

THE TEAM YOU WILL BE JOINING

• Newly created team that is a blend of legacy employees and newly hired team to support the go-forward company structure now owned by Private Equity.
• Start-up company previously inside a 100-year-old financial services giant
• New entity is $4B+ in sales, global client base with Top 10 status in industry

• Merit-based culture that rewards ownership, agility, and results
• The chance to help build a best-in-class finance function from the ground up
• Visibility to C-suite and operational leadership as they drive business performance
• High-impact role where your analysis shapes workforce strategy and cost optimization
• Unique opportunity to influence the intersection of operations, accounting, and people strategy

• Own the payroll expense accounting process across multiple business units and legal entities
• Analyze payroll trends, variances, and accruals, partnering with FP&A, HR, and business operators to understand underlying drivers
• Develop cost allocation models to align payroll costs to business functions, departments, or revenue streams
• Collaborate with FP&A on forecast accuracy and monthly close related to payroll and labor-related expenses
• Support integration of acquired businesses by aligning payroll accounting policies, systems, and cost centers
• Investigate and document complex accounting matters related to compensation, benefits, bonuses, and incentive programs
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, internal controls, and regulatory guidelines
• Work with external auditors and internal stakeholders on audit requests related to payroll and labor expenses
• Contribute to the monthly and quarterly close process, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting
• Identify process improvement opportunities and lead initiatives to streamline payroll accounting workflows
• Support Workday Payroll and Finance integrations, enhancements, and reconciliations

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business; CPA preferred
• 2–4 years of relevant experience, ideally in payroll accounting, operations finance, or public accounting
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP with a specific focus on compensation and payroll expense treatment
• Experience with ERP systems; Workday experience is a strong plus
• Excellent analytical and Excel skills with the ability to tell a story with numbers
• Proven ability to work independently in a fast-paced, PE-backed environment
• High attention to detail with strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Prior experience in insurance, brokerage, or multi-entity/multi-location environments is preferred