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2 results for Compliance Director in Washington, DC

Payroll Director
  • Owings Mills, MD
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 100000 - 140000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>Robert Half has a new direct-hire opportunity for a Payroll Director based in Owings Mills, MD. The Payroll Director is responsible for leading and managing all aspects of payroll operations for a multi-state U.S. workforce of several thousand employees. This role oversees a small team of payroll professionals, ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant payroll processing while continuously improving systems, controls, and processes. This is a hybrid position! If interested, please apply to this posting or contact Cody Marshall at Robert Half to learn more.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><p>Payroll Operations &amp; Compliance</p><ul><li>Oversee end-to-end payroll processing for a multi-state employee population (e.g., salaried, hourly, exempt, non-exempt).</li><li>Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local payroll laws and regulations (including tax filings, wage and hour laws, and reporting requirements).</li><li>Maintain up-to-date knowledge of regulatory changes and implement necessary process updates.</li><li>Ensure accurate and timely processing of payroll, including bonuses, commissions, equity transactions, and off-cycle payments.</li></ul><p>Team Leadership</p><ul><li>Lead, mentor, and develop a small payroll team, fostering a culture of accountability, accuracy, and continuous improvement.</li><li>Establish clear goals, performance expectations, and professional development plans.</li><li>Optimize team workflows and resource allocation to ensure efficiency and scalability.</li></ul><p>Systems &amp; Process Improvement</p><ul><li>Manage and optimize payroll systems (e.g., HRIS/payroll platforms), including upgrades, integrations, and troubleshooting.</li><li>Identify opportunities to streamline processes, automate manual tasks, and improve data accuracy.</li><li>Partner with IT and HR to enhance system functionality and reporting capabilities.</li></ul><p>Audit, Controls &amp; Reporting</p><ul><li>Establish and maintain strong internal controls to ensure payroll accuracy and mitigate risk.</li><li>Support internal and external audits by providing documentation, reconciliations, and process explanations.</li><li>Prepare and review payroll-related reports, reconciliations, and analytics for leadership.</li></ul><p>Cross-Functional Collaboration</p><ul><li>Partner with HR on employee data changes, benefits deductions, and compliance matters.</li><li>Work closely with Finance on general ledger reconciliations, accruals, and financial reporting.</li><li>Act as a subject matter expert for payroll-related inquiries across the organization.</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-06-24T00:00:00Z
Director of Finance
  • Fredericksburg, VA
  • onsite
  • Temporary to Hire
  • 55 - 58 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for an experienced finance and accounting leader to oversee financial strategy, accounting operations, and business administration for a mission-driven nonprofit organization in Virginia. This contract opportunity with potential for a permanent role is ideal for someone who can strengthen fiscal oversight, guide budgeting and reporting, and support sound operational decision-making across the organization. The role will serve as a key partner to leadership by improving financial visibility, maintaining compliance, and helping ensure long-term financial stability.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct accounting and finance operations to support accurate reporting, regulatory compliance, and efficient business practices across the organization.</p><p>• Monitor daily liquidity needs, manage cash activity, and develop cash flow forecasts to inform short- and long-term planning.</p><p>• Lead, coach, and supervise finance staff while ensuring appropriate coverage for critical accounting and administrative functions.</p><p>• Coordinate the annual external audit, oversee preparation of financial statements, and manage documentation required for tax filings, including Form 990.</p><p>• Drive the yearly budgeting cycle by establishing timelines, communicating expectations, reviewing submissions, and consolidating financial plans into leadership-ready reports.</p><p>• Strengthen internal controls and financial procedures to protect organizational assets and improve the reliability of financial data.</p><p>• Oversee month-end and year-end close processes and deliver financial statements, variance analyses, and dashboard reporting to executives and the board.</p><p>• Prepare or supervise required reporting for government agencies, funders, and other external stakeholders, including records related to grants and contracts.</p><p>• Serve as a financial representative of the organization with committees, community partners, and other external groups as needed.</p>
  • 2026-07-01T00:00:00Z