Payroll Director

Work with a nationally ranked CPA and advisory firm that is passionate for what's next. Aprio has 22 U.S. office locations, one in the Philippines and more than 2,100 team members that speak 60+ languages across the globe. By bringing together proven expertise, deep understanding, and strategic foresight for fast-growing industries, Aprio ensures clients are prepared for wherever life or business may take them. Discover a top-rated culture, vast growth opportunities and your next big career move with Aprio.

Join Aprio's Managed Services team and you will help clients maximize their opportunities. Aprio is a progressive, fast-growing firm looking for a Payroll Director to join their dynamic team.

We are looking for an experienced and motivated leader to expand our Payroll Management and Human Resource Advisory services. In this role, you will oversee teams that support a diverse range of clients across various industries.

Your expertise will be crucial in developing, implementing, and managing Aprio’s innovative Payroll and Human Resources Services. You will collaborate closely with Partners, Managers, and Operations Leaders to drive new business opportunities and ensure exceptional client service and delivery.

As a key player in our organization, you will contribute significantly to Aprio’s success by fostering strong relationships and maintaining high standards of service.

Position responsibilities:

• Oversee all aspects of our Payroll Management and HR Advisory service line, including service offerings & delivery, division profitability, team, work processes, and client stewardship.

Talent

• Ensure a continuous pipeline of talent.

• Lead, mentor, and develop team members, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.

• Curate team members onboarding and continuing education content.

• Promote communication and collaboration within the team and across Aprio.

Process

• Streamline and document day-to-day policies, procedures and quality control methods.

• Ensure compliance with all payroll and tax requirements and accuracy and quality of client deliverables.

Client Management

• Cultivate and manage strong client relationships, ensuring deep understanding of their changing needs.
• Develop and implement strategies to enhance client satisfaction and retention.

Growth

• Develop proposals, presentations, and materials to attract new clients.

• Collaborate with clients to identify opportunities for additional services or solutions.

• Assist in building strategic vision and execution plans for scaling services.

Qualifications:

• Experience in a fast-paced, high-growth organization.
• Strategic thinker who can translate business objectives into action.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Proven track record of leading and developing high-performing teams.
• Demonstrated experience in business development and client relationship management.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and influence clients and stakeholders at all levels of the organization.

Why work for Aprio:

Whether you are just starting out, looking to advance into management or searching for your next leadership role, Aprio offers an opportunity to grow with a future-focused, innovative firm.

Perks/Benefits we offer for full-time team members:

- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance on the first day of employment

- Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Account

- 401k with Profit Sharing

- 9+ holidays and discretionary time off structure

- Parental Leave – coverage for both primary and secondary caregivers

- Tuition Assistance Program and CPA support program with cash incentive upon completion

- Discretionary incentive compensation based on firm, group and individual performance

- Incentive compensation related to origination of new client sales

- Top rated wellness program

- Flexible working environment including remote and hybrid options

What’s in it for you:

- Working with an industry leader: Be part of a high-growth firm that is passionate for what’s next.

- An awesome culture: Thirty-one fundamental behaviors guide our culture every day ensuring we always deliver an exceptional team-member and client experience. We call it the Aprio Way. This shared mindset creates lasting relationships between team members and with clients.

- A great team: Work with a high-energy, passionate, caring and ambitious team of professionals in a collaborative culture.

- Entrepreneurship: Have the freedom to innovate and bring your ideas to help us grow to become the CPA firm of choice nationally.

- Growth opportunities: Grow professionally in an environment that fosters continuous learning and advancement.

- Competitive compensation: You will be rewarded with competitive compensation, industry-leading benefits and a flexible work environment to enjoy work/life balance.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Aprio is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex; pregnancy; sexual orientation; gender identity and/or expression; age; disability; genetic information, citizenship status; military service obligations or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Aprio, LLP and Aprio Advisory Group, LLC, operate in an alternative business structure, with Aprio Advisory Group, LLC providing non-attest tax and consulting services, and Aprio, LLP providing CPA firm services.