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14 results for Payroll Manager in The Woodlands, TX

Payroll Supervisor/Manager
  • Houston, TX
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 38 - 44 USD / Hourly
  • <p>Our client near Downtown Houston is seeking an experienced Payroll Supervisor for a contract assignment. In this leadership position, you will supervise payroll processing for a high-volume, multi-state (U.S.) and multi-province (Canada) operation, overseeing a team of six Payroll Specialists. This is a hands-on supervisory role within the company’s Shared Services group.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Supervise and coordinate all payroll processing activities to ensure timely and accurate delivery of weekly payroll for union and non-union employees</li><li>Review team staffing to provide adequate coverage for all payroll tasks</li><li>Train, supervise, and conduct annual performance reviews for direct reports</li><li>Assist management with implementation of quality control measures</li><li>Conduct regular reconciliation, reviews, and audits of payroll records to ensure compliance and accuracy</li><li>Process special payments including bonuses and taxable/non-taxable fringe benefits</li><li>Act as a main point of contact for payroll-related inquiries from HR, accounting, and other internal departments</li><li>Provide support for the payroll hotline and resolve employee payroll issues</li><li>Function as a liaison with union representatives as required</li><li>Ensure confidentiality and proper security of all payroll information</li><li>Participate in special projects and perform additional duties as assigned</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-10-09T00:00:00Z
Payroll Accountant
  • Spring, TX
  • onsite
  • Temporary to Hire
  • 28 - 34 USD / Hourly
  • <p><strong>Reports To:</strong> Corporate Controller</p><p><strong>Job Type:</strong> Contract-to-Hire</p><p><strong>Work Schedule:</strong> Onsite with 9/80 schedule available, offering every other Friday off</p><p><strong>Position Overview</strong></p><p>Our client is seeking a detail-oriented Construction Payroll Accountant to join a growing construction organization. This role is responsible for managing payroll processing, labor costing, and payroll compliance while ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time. The ideal candidate will have experience in construction payroll, job cost accounting, and multi-state payroll compliance, including prevailing wage and certified payroll requirements.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Review weekly and bi-weekly payroll processing for accuracy and timeliness</li><li>Review and validate timesheets, labor hours, and job cost allocations</li><li>Prepare monthly insurance billings and maintain 401(k) deductions and payments</li><li>Reconcile payroll accounts and assist with month-end close activities</li><li>Maintain payroll records, tax withholdings, deductions, and garnishments</li><li>Allocate labor costs to projects and cost codes accurately</li><li>Support payroll audits and respond to employee payroll inquiries</li><li>Collaborate with Human Resources, Project Managers, and Accounting teams to ensure smooth payroll operations and compliance</li></ul>
  • 2026-10-14T00:00:00Z
Sr. Payroll Manager, CPP
  • Houston, TX
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 120000 - 139000 USD / Yearly
  • <p><strong>Senior Payroll Manager</strong> (High-Volume, Multi-State/Union, Public Company) with their CPP</p><p>Our client, a leading public company, is seeking an experienced Senior Payroll Manager to oversee payroll operations for a large, complex, and fast-paced environment. This role is ideal for a strategic leader who thrives in high-volume, multi-state, and unionized settings.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>§ <strong>Experience with leading payroll operations for 5,000 plus employees across multiple states.</strong></p><p><strong>§ Processing for California is required</strong></p><p>§ Payroll Cycles are biweekly, weekly, and semi-monthly payrolls.</p><p>§ This role will oversee a team of 5 Payroll Supervisors (each managing 5 specialists), providing mentorship, support, and career development.</p><p>§ The team is processing for a diverse employee base (salaried, hourly, tipped, seasonal, and union) </p><p>§ <strong>Publicly traded company experience due to the Equity Compensation, reporting equity-based compensation programs, such as stock options, restricted stock options (RSUs), etc. </strong></p><p>§ <strong>CPP certification (Certified Payroll Professional) Required</strong></p><p>§ Experience processing for multiple entities</p><p>§ Major ERP/payroll system knowledge (e.g., ADP, Workday, SAP/Dayforce Ceridian).</p><p>§ Implement and maintain procedures to ensure compliance with federal, state, local, and union requirements.</p><p>§ This role is typically one that will oversee but at times will need to step in to process payroll during peak periods or complex cycles.</p><p>§ Collaborate cross-functionally, ensuring strong communication with Finance, HR, and other business units.</p><p><strong>Preferences:</strong></p><p>§ Canadian payroll experience is a plus. but not required.</p><p>§ Administer payroll for 100 union groups and manage complexity across 50 FEINs.</p><p>§ Enjoy modern office spaces yet business casual dress code/environment and a collaborative, high-performance work culture.</p><p>§ Bachelor’s Degree – highly preferred</p><p> </p>
  • 2026-10-01T00:00:00Z
Accounting Manager
  • Houston, TX
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 80000 - 90000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>We are looking for an Accounting Manager to lead financial operations and strengthen fiscal stewardship for the organization in Houston, Texas. This role oversees core accounting activities, budgeting, reporting, compliance, and grant-related financial coordination while partnering with leadership on planning and decision support. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, sound judgment, and the ability to guide staff, improve processes, and communicate financial insights clearly to internal and external stakeholders.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct the organization’s accounting framework by managing financial controls, refining procedures, and monitoring revenue activity to support accuracy, compliance, and overall financial health.</p><p>• Produce and review monthly and annual financial deliverables, including statements, reconciliations, payroll-related entries, budget documents, and management reports within established timelines.</p><p>• Lead the annual budget cycle, forecasting efforts, cash planning, and longer-range financial analysis in partnership with executive leadership, department managers, and human resources.</p><p>• Evaluate financial results, investigate variances, identify emerging trends, and present actionable recommendations that help leadership make informed business decisions.</p><p>• Coordinate external audit activity by serving as the main contact for auditors and preparing schedules, supporting documentation, and required financial filings in collaboration with accounting team members.</p><p>• Partner with senior leadership to prepare financial materials and explain performance trends for board finance and audit committee discussions.</p><p>• Work closely with development and organizational leadership on donation tracking, financial strategy, funding alignment, resource planning, and long-term sustainability initiatives.</p><p>• Oversee payroll-related accounting support, supervise financial system usage and optimization, and help maintain effective processes across accounting operations.</p><p>• Administer the organization’s insurance program by managing renewals, certificates, cost allocations, risk considerations, and vendor communication.</p><p>• Supervise and develop accounting staff by providing training, performance feedback, coverage support, grant compliance guidance, deadline coordination, and reporting oversight for funded programs.</p><p><br></p><p>For immediate consideration, contact Mark, mark.loiacano@roberthalf</p>
  • 2026-09-13T00:00:00Z
Accounting Manager
  • Houston, TX
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 100000 - 120000 USD / Yearly
  • <p><strong>Accounting Manager – Professional Services / Law Firm</strong></p><p><strong>Compensation:</strong> $110K–$120K | Discretionary Bonus</p><p><strong>Schedule:</strong> Full-Time | On-Site</p><p><br></p><p>We are partnering with a growing law firm seeking a hands-on <strong>Accounting Manager</strong> to oversee accounting operations, lead a team of five, and improve processes and efficiencies. Reporting directly to the CFO, this position offers the opportunity to strengthen accounting infrastructure and support continued growth.</p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee daily accounting operations, including billing, AP, general ledger, reconciliations, and month-end close.</li><li>Manage, mentor, and develop a team of five accounting and billing professionals.</li><li>Streamline accounting processes, improve workflows, and establish internal controls.</li><li>Oversee high-volume billing and transactional accounting activities.</li><li>Improve reporting accuracy, operational efficiency, and accountability.</li><li>Partner with the CFO on financial reporting, analysis, and process improvements.</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-10-13T00:00:00Z
Accounting Manager
  • College Station, TX
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 100000 - 120000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>We are looking for a detail-oriented Accounting Manager to oversee critical financial operations within our organization in College Station, Texas. This role focuses on managing general ledger accounting functions, preparing and analyzing financial statements, and ensuring compliance with internal and external standards. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership abilities and a passion for streamlining processes and mentoring accounting staff.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Supervise general ledger accounting activities, ensuring accuracy and adherence to financial standards.</p><p>• Lead month-end and year-end close processes, including the preparation of journal entries and reconciliation of key accounts.</p><p>• Review and manage monthly allocation and accrual calculations to maintain financial accuracy.</p><p>• Oversee the preparation of consolidated financial statements and subsidiary reports, ensuring timely and precise delivery.</p><p>• Collaborate with the Controller and other departments to enhance internal controls and financial reporting procedures.</p><p>• Monitor compliance with bank covenant requirements, ensuring timely reporting in accordance with established terms.</p><p>• Track inventory status and manage funds availability for inventory-related transactions.</p><p>• Assist in the coordination of external audits by gathering necessary documentation and supporting the audit process.</p><p>• Provide guidance and training to accounting staff, fostering growth and improving departmental performance.</p><p>• Support hiring and training initiatives for new team members, partnering with Human Resources as needed.</p><p><br></p><p>For immediate consideration, contact Mark, mark.loiacano@roberthalf.</p>
  • 2026-09-13T00:00:00Z
Accounting Manager
  • Houston, TX
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 145000 - 160000 USD / Yearly
  • We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager to join a real estate development organization in Houston, Texas. This role will oversee day-to-day accounting operations, guide a small team, and help ensure accurate reporting and a disciplined close process. The position also works closely with leadership and operational partners to strengthen controls, support business activity, and improve financial processes.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Provide direction, coaching, and performance oversight for a small accounting team to promote accuracy, accountability, and skill development.<br>• Oversee the month-end close cycle, ensuring financial results are completed on schedule and prepared in accordance with company standards.<br>• Examine journal entries, general ledger activity, reconciliations, and monthly statements to maintain reliable financial records.<br>• Lead coordination of the annual external audit and support recurring compliance and reporting obligations.<br>• Prepare and deliver financial analysis, management reporting, and other ad hoc support for business and leadership needs.<br>• Design and refine accounting procedures and internal controls to support operational demands and new initiatives.<br>• Identify opportunities to enhance reporting efficiency, streamline workflows, and expand the use of automation within accounting processes.<br>• Collaborate with operations and senior leadership to provide accounting guidance and meaningful insight into financial performance.<br>• Support the effective use of ERP and financial reporting tools, including JD Edwards EnterpriseOne and consolidation-related systems where applicable.
  • 2026-10-06T00:00:00Z
Corporate Accounting Manager
  • Houston, TX
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 0 - 0 USD / Yearly
  • <p>Follow Shad on LinkedIn at #chalkboardtalk for videos on his open roles.  Shad is partnering with a Central Houston client that is looking for a Corporate Accounting Manager. This candidate can come from public accounting or industry but the foundation for measuring success will be on the candidates technical accounting knowledge. This person will support financial accounting but will be point person for technical accounting issues related to ASC 842 and ASC 606.  Candidate will working for a dynamic and proven leadership team that has a foundation for growing their team. Candidate must have Bachelor’s Degree, 7 plus year’s experience, CPA a plus and prior public accounting working with public or private equity backed clients. Company&#39;s compensation make up is base salary, bonus potential and benefits. For confidential consideration for this opportunity please e-mail Shad at [email protected] with your Microsoft Word Resume with Corporate Accounting Manager in the subject line.</p>
  • 2026-10-13T00:00:00Z
Treasury Manager
  • Houston, TX
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 125000 - 150000 USD / Yearly
  • <p><u>TREASURY MANAGER </u></p><p><strong>Strategic Treasury Leadership Opportunity</strong></p><p>Our client, a growing professional services firm with operations across the United States and Canada, is seeking a Treasury Manager who thrives in building, scaling, and transforming finance organizations. This is not a traditional treasury role. The ideal candidate is both a strategic thinker and hands-on executor—someone who can develop a vision, create the roadmap, build the processes, and drive successful execution.</p><p>This role is designed for a finance leader with a strong blend of Treasury, FP&amp;A, and strategic finance experience, ideally gained within a large global organization. The successful candidate will serve as a trusted business partner across the finance organization and broader enterprise, influencing stakeholders at all levels while helping modernize and scale key finance capabilities.</p><p> </p><p><strong>The Opportunity</strong></p><p>As the firm continues to grow, implements a new ERP system, and redesigns key finance processes, the Treasury Manager will play a critical role in building and enhancing treasury operations for the future. This individual will help establish best practices, improve cash visibility and forecasting, drive process standardization, and support broader finance transformation initiatives.</p><p>The ideal candidate has experience building, rebuilding, or significantly transforming a treasury function, with a proven track record of delivering results in complex, multi-entity, global environments. Success in this role requires someone who can balance strategic leadership with a willingness to roll up their sleeves and execute.</p><p> </p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Lead the evaluation, implementation, optimization, and ongoing administration of treasury technologies and treasury management systems.</li><li>Partner with Finance, IT, and external vendors to enhance treasury infrastructure, automate workflows, improve reporting, and increase cash visibility.</li><li>Drive treasury system transformation initiatives, including treasury workstations, cash forecasting tools, bank connectivity platforms, and payment technologies.</li><li>Identify opportunities to leverage technology to streamline operations, strengthen controls, and support scalable growth.</li><li>What We&#39;re Looking For</li><li>The ideal candidate is a treasury leader who has helped modernize and elevate a treasury organization. They have successfully implemented treasury technology, built scalable forecasting processes, improved liquidity visibility, and partnered across finance to drive meaningful change.</li></ul><p><em>This person is a builder, not a maintainer. They can develop the roadmap, gain stakeholder buy-in, get into the details when necessary, and ultimately deliver measurable results.</em></p><p><em>Experience leading treasury transformation efforts within a global organization, including Treasury Management System or Treasury Workstation implementations, will be highly valued.</em></p><p> </p><p>What Makes This Opportunity Different</p><p>This is more than a traditional treasury management position. The individual selected will help shape the future state of treasury operations while serving as a trusted finance partner across the organization. The role offers significant visibility, the opportunity to lead meaningful change, and a clear path for long-term growth and increased responsibility.</p>
  • 2026-10-01T00:00:00Z
Treasury Manager
  • Houston, TX
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 130000 - 150000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>We are looking for a Treasury Manager to strengthen treasury services for clients and support business growth in Houston, Texas. This role partners closely with sales, lending, operations, and technology teams to shape client-focused solutions, guide implementations, and improve service delivery. The ideal candidate brings strong treasury expertise, sound financial analysis skills, and the ability to balance client needs with operational, risk, and compliance expectations.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Oversee day-to-day treasury operations, including cash positioning, liquidity management, and funding activities to ensure efficient use of capital.</li><li>Monitor and analyze cash flow trends to support forecasting, working capital optimization, and strategic financial planning.</li><li>Manage banking relationships and coordinate with financial institutions to maintain effective treasury services and resolve operational issues.</li><li>Develop and maintain treasury policies, procedures, and controls to support compliance with internal standards and regulatory requirements.</li><li>Support the implementation and ongoing management of treasury systems, tools, and digital banking platforms to enhance efficiency and visibility.</li><li>Collaborate cross-functionally with finance, accounting, operations, and IT teams to support cash management processes and business initiatives.</li><li>Monitor and mitigate financial risks, including liquidity, counterparty, and operational risks, by implementing appropriate controls and escalation procedures.</li></ul><p>For immediate consideration, contact Mark, mark.loiacano@roberthalf</p>
  • 2026-09-13T00:00:00Z
Accounting Manager/Supervisor
  • the Woodlands, TX
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 140000 - 150000 USD / Yearly
  • We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager/Supervisor to lead core accounting operations for our team in The Woodlands, Texas. This role is ideal for someone who brings strong technical accounting knowledge, a hands-on approach to financial reporting, and the ability to keep month-end activities on track. The selected candidate will oversee critical close processes, maintain accurate financial records, and support sound decision-making through timely reporting and analysis.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct the monthly close cycle, ensuring deadlines are met and accounting entries are recorded accurately.<br>• Prepare financial reports and supporting schedules that reflect the organization’s performance and financial position.<br>• Review and reconcile general ledger accounts to identify discrepancies and resolve outstanding issues promptly.<br>• Manage day-to-day accounting activity within QuickBooks and help maintain the integrity of financial data.<br>• Supervise accounting workflows and provide guidance to staff to promote accuracy, consistency, and accountability.<br>• Analyze account activity and reporting trends to support leadership with clear financial insight.<br>• Strengthen internal accounting procedures to improve efficiency and support compliance with company standards.<br>• Partner with internal stakeholders to gather information, answer financial questions, and support operational needs.
  • 2026-10-01T00:00:00Z
Accounting Manager/Supervisor
  • Houston, TX
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 115000 - 140000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager/Supervisor to lead core financial operations and support sound business decision-making in Houston, Texas. This position oversees day-to-day accounting activities, ensures accurate reporting, and helps maintain compliance with tax, audit, and statutory obligations. The role also provides leadership to accounting staff while partnering with finance leadership on budgeting, forecasting, and month-end close activities.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead daily accounting and finance operations, ensuring transactions are recorded accurately and financial records remain complete and timely.</p><p>• Guide, coach, and evaluate accounting team members while building a productive and collaborative department environment.</p><p>• Oversee payroll-related postings and reconciliations, including accurate entry of payroll data into company systems.</p><p>• Direct accounts payable, accounts receivable, and credit control functions, and provide coverage support across cash book and related processes when needed.</p><p>• Coordinate with external tax advisors and service providers to support compliance with income, business, sales, and use tax requirements.</p><p>• Manage fixed asset accounting by monitoring capital spending, reconciling activity to the general ledger, and ensuring assets are capitalized and tracked in line with company policy.</p><p>• Supervise employee expense reporting and reimbursement processes, including reconciliations, accruals, and journal entries tied to corporate card and personal expense activity.</p><p>• Support external audits, statutory reporting, and required filings with outside agencies, while maintaining accurate documentation for compliance purposes.</p><p>• Assist finance leadership with monthly reporting, forecasting, budgeting, and the completion of month-end close activities such as accruals, intercompany accounting, and balance sheet reconciliations.</p><p><br></p><p>For immediate consideration, contact Mark, mark.loiacano@roberthalf </p>
  • 2026-10-02T00:00:00Z
State and Local Tax Manager
  • Houston, TX
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 110000 - 120000 USD / Yearly
  • We are looking for an accomplished State and Local Tax Manager to lead indirect and direct state tax activities for a growing organization in Houston, Texas. This role combines technical tax leadership with cross-functional partnership, helping the business maintain compliance across multiple jurisdictions while improving reporting processes and reducing risk. The ideal candidate brings strong experience in multistate income, franchise, and sales and use tax matters, along with the ability to guide audits, research complex issues, and support planning initiatives.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct multistate income and franchise tax compliance activities, including oversight of filings, extensions, payment schedules, and return review across jurisdictions.<br>• Lead sales and use tax operations by evaluating taxability, managing exemption documentation, monitoring accruals, and ensuring timely remittance obligations are met.<br>• Track legislative and regulatory developments in state and local tax and assess how changes may affect reporting positions, compliance requirements, and business decisions.<br>• Support state income tax provision work by preparing or reviewing current and deferred calculations, apportionment analyses, and related supporting documentation.<br>• Manage tax audits, notices, and agency correspondence by coordinating responses, gathering support, and working toward timely resolution of jurisdictional matters.<br>• Research complex state and local tax issues such as nexus, sourcing, allocation, exemptions, voluntary disclosure opportunities, and potential refund claims, then translate findings into practical guidance.<br>• Partner with accounting, finance, legal, procurement, IT, and operational teams to evaluate the tax impact of transactions, business changes, and system-related initiatives.<br>• Strengthen the tax function through process improvements, documentation updates, internal control enhancements, and opportunities to automate recurring compliance activities.<br>• Review tax-related journal entries, reconciliations, calendars, trackers, and workpapers while providing direction to team members and coordinating with outside advisors on special projects.
  • 2026-10-09T00:00:00Z
Sr. Accounting Manager
  • Houston, TX
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 120000 - 140000 USD / Yearly
  • We are looking for an accomplished Sr. Accounting Manager to oversee core accounting activities for a growing multi-entity organization in Houston, Texas. This role will guide the close process, strengthen reporting accuracy, and help shape scalable financial operations that support business growth. The position also offers strong visibility with senior leaders and the opportunity to influence process improvements, team development, and overall accounting performance.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct daily accounting activities across general ledger, receivables, and payables to ensure accurate and timely financial operations.<br>• Oversee monthly and annual close activities for multiple entities, including journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, consolidations, and financial review.<br>• Evaluate close procedures and implement improvements that increase efficiency and reduce reporting turnaround times.<br>• Prepare and analyze financial statements, delivering clear insights and recommendations to senior leadership.<br>• Collaborate with business leaders on budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow planning to support operational decisions.<br>• Establish and refine accounting policies, internal controls, and standard procedures that can scale with organizational growth.<br>• Lead accounting automation efforts and system enhancement initiatives to improve workflow, reporting, and data accuracy.<br>• Coach and develop accounting staff through performance feedback, training, and ongoing focused growth support.<br>• Coordinate audit activities, tax support, and compliance reporting while maintaining strong cross-functional and external relationships.
  • 2026-09-28T00:00:00Z