Job Description

Job Title: Payroll Manager

**Department: **Finance

Reports to: Director, Controller NAM

Location: Tysons, HQ

The Role:

• Lead and manage all payroll processes for US and Canada, including regular and equity payrolls through ADP Workforce Now

• Ensure accurate, timely, and compliant payroll and tax filings

• Oversee benefits/equity integration and provide payroll support to employees and internal stakeholders using Fidelity platform

• In-Office Position : At Strategy, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday are in-office days with Fridays as work-from-home.

Key Responsibilities:

**Payroll Processing & Administration **

• Execute biweekly payrolls, verifying earnings, changes, and deductions

• Ensure payroll compliance with all relevant laws and policies

• Review, format, and upload payroll data; provide payroll forecasts with Treasury

**Compliance & Audit **

• Ensure SOX and audit compliance for all payroll activities

• Monitor tax rates, manage payroll accounts, and resolve GL discrepancies

• Support audits and regulatory filings

**Equity & Benefits Administration **

• Process equity payrolls (RSUs, ESPP, options) and benefits integration through Fidelity

• Coordinate with vendors, manage benefit files, and complete year-end reporting

Reporting

• Prepare and distribute payroll/tax documents (W2, T4, T2200)

• Create payroll journal entries and maintain GL integrity

**Employee Support & Stakeholder Partnership **

• Address payroll and equity questions, process confidential payments

• Investigate tax discrepancies and partner with HR, Legal, and Finance on reporting and corrections

• Administer Workday timesheets and support reporting needs

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPP/FPC preferred

• 8+ years’ payroll experience (multi-state & Canada; equity payroll a plus)

• Proficient in ADP, Workday and payroll/benefits/equity integration systems

• Knowledge of payroll tax law, benefits, and equity administration

• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills; attention to confidentiality

• Advanced Excel and payroll/accounting system skills

• Ability to multitask and work independently

Additional Information

Strategy is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, age, genetic information, or any other legally-protected basis.

Strategy provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in the hiring process. If you have any difficulty using our online system and you need an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us about your interest in employment at application_accommodations@strategy.com.

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