Sr Payroll Manager

Finance Calabasas, California San Jose, California (Req. #6424)


Description

Xperi invents, develops and delivers technologies that create extraordinary experiences at home and on the go for millions of people around the world. Powering billions of consumer electronics, connected cars and digital content titles, we make entertainment more immersive, driving more intelligent and personalized interaction through our renowned consumer brands: DTS®, HD Radio™, IMAX® Enhanced and TiVo®. 
  
Xperi (NYSE: XPER) is a publicly traded technology company headquartered in San Jose, CA with approximately 2,000 employees across North America, Europe and Asia. Come join a thriving team where you can play an integral role in shaping the future of entertainment technology. 

About the role: 
Xperi is seeking a Sr. Payroll Manager to join our corporate accounting team on a hybrid schedule. In this role, you will oversee and supervise the company’s payroll functions, ensuring pay is processed on time, accurately, and in compliance with government regulations. You will also be responsible for all payroll accounting and related monthly close activities.  The Sr. Payroll Manager will work closely with HR, Legal and Finance in relations to payroll, benefits and other compensation related matters. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, collaborative and should possess solid interpersonal skills.  In addition, the successful candidate should have strong technical payroll knowledge and proficient in all facets of payroll accounting. 
 
Job Responsibilities:
 
Manage the US payroll team. 
Manage semi-monthly payroll processing in ADP for 800+ employees for US and Canada, including: 
Review and ensure accuracy of approved timesheets; track and deduct all withholdings, garnishments and other benefit deductions such as 401(k) 
Ensure that employee changes are entered correctly and made on a timely basis 
Review changes for proper authorization; ensure timely submission of 401(k) funding 
Own month-end close, quarter-end and year-end payroll processes and related tax reconciliations.
Assist accounting team with month-end payroll journal entries, reconciliations and flux questions.  
Reconcile payroll and payroll tax clearing account monthly. 
Work with internal and external auditors for quarterly reviews, year-end audits, and SOX audits of procedures and controls as needed; work with 401(k) and workers’ comp auditors for annual compliance audit. 
Ensures compliance with applicable payroll laws/regulations. 
Collaborate with Legal, Finance, HR, broker and other third-party providers to communicate materials, compliance and management reports. 
Manage relationships with external service providers such as ADP and Fidelity.
 
Qualifications: 
Bachelor's degree in Accounting and/or Finance preferred or equivalent
ADP experience is required 
Minimum five years of experience in payroll preferably for a medium to large employer
Management experience: 2+ years 
Extensive knowledge of the payroll function including preparation, balancing, internal control, and payroll taxes 
Strong payroll accounting experience and skills
Excellent organization skills and attention to detail 
Strong communication skills, written/verbal, and the ability to interact with employees at all levels 
Experience using Excel for analyzing data, including knowledge of pivots and common functions 
CPP and CEP certification is a plus