Payroll Manager
CFS
Los Angeles, CA
Payroll Manager
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Compensation: $120,000 – $140,000 + benefits
We are partnering with a well-established professional services firm seeking a Payroll Manager to oversee payroll operations across multiple offices. This is a highly visible, hands-on leadership role responsible for managing complex payroll processes, ensuring compliance, and driving operational improvements.
Why This Role
High-visibility position with direct impact on operations
Hands-on leadership role with ownership of the payroll function
Opportunity to step into a stable, well-run environment with strong internal partnerships
Key Responsibilities
Oversee end-to-end payroll processing across multiple states, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance
Manage complex compensation structures, including bonuses, commissions, and partner-related pay elements
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations, including tax filings and reporting
Supervise and mentor payroll staff, supporting team development and performance
Partner with HR, Finance, and Benefits teams to align payroll with broader compensation practices
Support audits and maintain payroll data integrity and confidentiality
Identify opportunities to improve processes, systems, and overall payroll efficiency
Qualifications
8+ years of progressive payroll experience, including leadership responsibility
Strong experience with multi-state payroll in a mid-to-large organization
Experience supporting complex compensation structures (bonuses, commissions, or similar variable pay)
Proficiency with payroll systems such as ADP, Workday, or UKG
Advanced Excel skills and strong attention to detail
CPP designation is a plus
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MaxSalary: USD140000
MinSalary: USD120000
About the Company
CFS
Founded by CPA firms in 1994, Creative Financial Staffing has spent over 30 years helping job seekers and employers succeed. In fall 2025, we rebranded as CFS—a name that reflects our full range of expertise while staying true to the trusted company you know.
CFS is the industry’s leading employee-owned staffing firm, connecting top talent in accounting, finance, technology, and human resources. We provide skilled professionals on both a temporary and permanent basis across diverse industries, leveraging our extensive network to match the right people with the right opportunities.
Our dedication to excellence extends to our award-winning culture, recognized repeatedly for growth, recruiting, workplace environment, and employee support. Honors include Forbes’ “America’s Best Recruiting and Temporary Staffing Firms,” Staffing Industry Analysts’ top U.S. staffing rankings, FlexJobs’ Top 100 Companies for Remote and Hybrid Work, Top Workplaces USA, Newsweek’s Best Practices awards, and more.