<p>Our client, an innovative and fast-growing technology company located in Downtown Vancouver, is seeking an experienced Senior Manager, Payroll to lead and elevate its payroll function across a multi-entity organization with employees in Canada and the United States. This is a full-time, in-office role suited for a hands-on leader who thrives in a dynamic, high-growth environment and enjoys building scalable, efficient payroll operations that support a people-first culture.</p><p><br></p><p>In this role, you will provide both strategic leadership and day-to-day oversight of payroll operations, partner closely with cross-functional teams, and help ensure payroll processes keep pace with a rapidly evolving organization.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>• Lead and manage the day-to-day activities of the payroll function for US and Canadian hourly and salaried employees.</p><p>• Manage, mentor, and coach payroll team members, supporting career development and performance management.</p><p>• Develop, maintain, and enhance payroll policies, procedures, and timekeeping processes.</p><p>• Oversee ongoing payroll operations and system optimization in partnership with internal stakeholders and external vendors.</p><p>• Review and approve payroll reports, analyses, contribution files (e.g., retirement plans), and benefit invoices prior to submission and reconciliation.</p><p>• Ensure compliance with all federal, provincial, and state payroll tax, reporting, and remittance requirements.</p><p>• Monitor legislative and regulatory changes impacting payroll, compensation, and benefits, and communicate implications to stakeholders.</p><p>• Maintain strict confidentiality of payroll data and employee information.</p><p>• Act as the payroll subject matter expert, identifying opportunities for process improvement and efficiency.</p><p>• Lead continuous improvement initiatives related to payroll processes and controls.</p><p>• Prepare and review preliminary payroll reports and comparative analyses.</p><p>• Identify, investigate, and resolve payroll discrepancies and issues.</p><p>• Lead and support payroll-related audits.</p>
<p>In this Software Solutions Engagement Manager role, you will be managing the rollout and implementation of complex financial software and solutions to customers across Canada and the US. </p><p><br></p><p>This company has staff based across Canada, the US and Europe, and you’ll primarily work remotely from your home office. You will occasionally visit the company offices in either Vancouver or Toronto, or visit customers in Canada and the US, a few times per year (approx. 10% travel).</p><p><br></p><p>You will work closely with clients to guide and manage the scope, timeline, and overall quality of their software implementation projects. This will involve meeting with external stakeholders to understand their needs, and then delivering solutions according to customer specifications.</p><p><br></p><p>In this role, you will have a specific focus on integrations with Salesforce. Knowledge of Salesforce systems architecture, integrations, and development lifecycle will be considered an asset in this role.</p><p><br></p><p>You will be well-supported by your colleagues, who will be there to deliver and configure the technical solutions. Your job will be to guide the process and ensure that customers are happy and satisfied with their solutions. </p><p><br></p><p>One attractive factor of this role, is the opportunity to gain exposure to the banking and finance industry, in combination with an advanced software solution. You’ll also have the chance to collaborate with your colleagues in the software development teams and solution delivery teams to manage software configurations and customizations. </p><p><br></p><p>This is a full-time position, and includes a competitive base salary, paid vacation and extended health and dental benefits. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>HOW TO APPLY</strong></p><p><br></p><p>A bit about myself - my name is Nathan Wawruck, and I am a recruitment consultant based in Vancouver, BC. I have over a decade of matching technology professionals to job opportunities, and I am always looking to connect with like-minded people in the Vancouver area.</p><p><br></p><p>If you're interested in pursuing this role, please apply to this posting online, and contact me for an initial discussion. This is a chance for us to discuss specifics, such as the company name, the key hiring managers, and the more in-depth job requirements. This is also a great opportunity to talk about your overall career goals and preferences. We can even discuss other potential roles which may fit what you're looking for. Please find me on LinkedIn by searching my name: Nathan Wawruck</p>
<p>One of British Columbia’s most defining assets are its trees. The trees and forests of British Columbia have helped define our province and shape our daily lives. Our client, a thriving business in BC’s Forestry / Silviculture Industry, is dedicated to tending our forests and helping them continue to thrive.</p><p>Based out of a Downtown Vancouver office, this organization’s roots lay in tree planting. From there, they have diversified to include many aspects of the silviculture value chain. As the business continues to grow, adapt, and take on new partnerships, the need for a professional, designated Assistant Controller has become abundantly clear.</p><p><br></p><p>Reporting to the Controller with dotted line reporting to the parent, investment company, the Assistant Controller will play a significant role in developing the scalability of the finance functions while ensuring the day-to-day accounting is accurate and timely. The Assistant Controller will take ownership of the accounting function, spearheading the development of policies, procedures, and internal controls. The successful candidate will also manage and streamline the month-end close process to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting. </p><p><br></p><p>Key responsibilities would include:</p><ul><li>Own the month-end close process, including preparation and review of journal entries, reconciliations, and financial statements</li><li>Monthly management reporting for operational and executive leadership</li><li> Participation in budgeting and forecasting in partnership with the Controller</li><li>Ad hoc financial and variance analysis </li><li>Design and implement effective internal processes and controls to safeguard company assets and ensure accurate financial reporting</li><li>Provide leadership and guidance to junior accounting staff, fostering professional development and maintaining a high-performance team</li><li>Support Finance Department initiatives, such as software and systems implementation and other departmental or firm-wide improvements, with research, planning, and implementation, as required</li></ul>
