Top 16 Accounting officer payroll lead Jobs in Minnesota

Finance Executive - Payroll Services & Operations
Orion Associates —Golden Valley, MN
- $105,000 - $115,000 a year
- Full-time
- CPA
- 5 years
- Office
- Dental insurance
- Paid time off
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Financial Systems Analyst - Management Analyst 3
State of Minnesota - Corrections Dept —Saint Paul, MN
- $28.75 - $42.16 an hour
- Online Application
- Hybrid work
- Current TB test
- Computer Science
- Salesforce
- Free parking
- Paid parental leave
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Chief Financial Officer
POSSABILITIES OF SOUTHERN MINNESOTA INC —Rochester, MN
- $120,000 - $150,000 a year
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- Office
- Microsoft Office
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Controller
BioMADE —Minneapolis, MN
- $160,000 - $180,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- CPA
- Office
- Finance
- Free parking
- Paid parental leave
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Shared Financial Services Manager - SPAM Principal
State of Minnesota - Minnesota IT Services —Saint Paul, MN
- $50.04 - $71.75 an hour
- Online Application
- Hybrid work
- CPA
- 5 years
- Office
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
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Financial Policy Design and Engagement Strategist - Management Analyst 1
State of Minnesota - Corrections Dept —Saint Paul, MN
- $24.40 - $35.30 an hour
- Online Application
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- Current TB test
- Data analysis skills
- Free parking
- Paid parental leave
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Corporate Controller
So Good So You —Minneapolis, MN
- $140,000 - $170,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Background check
- CPA
- ERP systems
- AD&D insurance
- Disability insurance
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Controller
Hamline University —Saint Paul, MN
- $112,000 - $150,000 a year
- Overtime
- Microsoft Word
- CPA
- 5 years
- 403(b) matching
- Health savings account
Senior Director of Finance and Building Operations
Big Brothers Big Sisters Twin Cities —Minneapolis, MN
- $100,000 - $120,000 a year
- Online Application
- 7 years
- CPA
- Office
- 403(b) matching
- Health savings account
Chief Financial Officer (CFO) - Social Services
Orion Associates —Golden Valley, MN
- $175,000 - $185,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Hybrid work
- CPA
- Office
- Finance
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Job Class: Senior Accountant and Accountant/Financial Analyst (FT)
City of Brooklyn Park —Brooklyn Park, MN
- $37.83 - $59.14 an hour
- Extended hours
- Background check
- Spanish
- CPA
- Wellness program
- Paid holidays
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Chief Financial Officer - Fractional
Healthy Community Initiative —Northfield, MN
- $125 - $150 an hour
- Part-time
- CPA
- Finance
- Presentation skills
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Corporate Controller - Hybrid
Altimate Medical Inc —Morton, MN
- $145,000 - $175,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- CPA
- Office
- Finance
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
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Controller
Kahler Automation Corporation —Fairmont, MN
- $145,000 - $220,000 a year
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Writing skills
- Basic math
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Director of Finance and Administration
360 Communities —Burnsville, MN
- $108,000 - $116,600 a year
- Weekends as needed
- 7 years
- CPA
- Office
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Director of Operations
Haven of Mercy Area Catholic Community —Little Falls, MN
- Email
- Microsoft Outlook
- 5 years
- Office
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
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Finance Executive - Payroll Services & Operations

Orion Associates -
Golden Valley, MN

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Job Details

Full-time
$105,000 - $115,000 a year

Benefits

Dental insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
401(k) matching
Flexible schedule
Pet insurance

Qualifications

Payroll tax processing
Regulatory compliance
Bachelor's degree
Managing finance teams
General management

Full Job Description

Orion Associates provides business management services like Payroll administration, Training, Human Resources, and more for our various other companies: Meridian Services, Zenith Services, Morning Sun Financial Services, and Little Stars. All of our companies work together to administer high quality professional services for staff while also supporting people with disabilities, the elderly, and their families.

Finance Executive - Payroll Operations
Internal Title: Executive Administrator of Payroll Operations
Orion Associates / Meridian Services / Zenith Services
Location: Golden Valley, MN
Schedule: Full time, Monday–Friday (flexible hours); hybrid option available after 90 days
Reports to: Chief Financial Officer
Supervises: Payroll Directors and Payroll Leadership Teams
Compensation: $105,000 - $110,000 + Health insurance, retirement plan participation, and paid time off
This role is a member of the Executive Leadership Team.

About the Organization
Orion Associates is a management services organization supporting mission driven human services entities, including Meridian Services, Orion ISO, and Zenith Services.
For more than 20 years, our organizations have delivered high quality services while maintaining strong operational and financial integrity across multiple entities and states. Orion Associates has been recognized as a Minnesota Business Top 100 Best Companies to Work For.

Position Overview
The Head of Payroll provides strategic leadership and operational oversight of payroll functions across multiple entities and jurisdictions. This role ensures accurate, timely, and compliant payroll processing and payroll tax administration in a complex, multi state environment.
Internally titled Executive Administrator of Payroll Operations, this position focuses on strengthening payroll operations through leadership, standardization, and accountability rather than hands on payroll processing.
The Head of Payroll leads through payroll directors and tax leadership, emphasizing operational consistency, process improvement, and performance management across payroll teams.

Payroll Environment
The Head of Payroll oversees a large scale, multi state payroll operation that includes:

Payroll operations across six states: MN, UT, LA, SC, TN, and OH
Approximately 15,000 W 2s issued annually
49 payroll staff across multiple payroll teams
Five direct reports, including:
Four Directors of Payroll Operations
One Director of Payroll Tax

Payroll teams include payroll specialists, coordinators, leads, supervisors, and directors responsible for day to day payroll operations.

Payroll services support both:

Traditional employer payroll
Self directed services payroll models

Key systems and tools include:

Dayforce HRIS (traditional payroll)
DCI and Cashé EVV systems (self directed services payroll)
Microsoft Dynamics GP (Great Plains) for financial integration
M Files for document management

This leadership structure allows the Head of Payroll to focus on strategic oversight, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities
Payroll Operations Leadership

Provide leadership and oversight of payroll operations across multiple entities and states
Support payroll directors in managing teams, workloads, and operational priorities
Establish and maintain clear operational standards, controls, and expectations

Payroll Tax & Compliance

Oversee payroll tax compliance across federal, state, and local jurisdictions
Ensure accurate and timely payroll tax filings, amendments, and reporting
Oversee year end reporting, including W 2, W 3, 941, 940, and state equivalents
Support payroll related audits and regulatory inquiries

Operational Performance & Process Improvement

Identify opportunities to improve payroll efficiency, automation, and scalability
Promote consistency in payroll processes, reporting, and operational standards
Partner with Finance and HR leadership on payroll system and process enhancements

Cross Functional Leadership

Collaborate with organizational leadership on initiatives impacting payroll
Manage relationships with payroll vendors, tax agencies, auditors, and regulators
Provide operational insight and guidance during executive leadership discussions

Qualifications
Required

7+ years of progressive payroll or payroll operations experience
5+ years of experience supervising payroll leadership (directors, managers, or supervisors)
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field
Strong knowledge of payroll tax compliance and multi state payroll operations
Demonstrated success managing complex payroll environments
Excellent organizational, communication, and problem solving skills

Preferred

Certified Payroll Professional (CPP), CPA, or similar professional certification
Experience overseeing payroll operations across multiple entities
Experience in healthcare, human services, or other highly regulated industries

Orion Associates Benefits and Perks Include:

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance offered
Paid Time Off including 16 hours of Paid Volunteer Time
Paid Volunteer Time
401K plan with employer matching after 1 year
Supplemental Insurance and Pet Insurance offered
Childcare at Corporate Office for Employees
Pet-Friendly Corporate Offices
Fun events including: Annual Company Picnic, Wednesday Snack Days at Corporate Office, Annual Summer Bags Tournament, and more!
MERSC Discounts at MN Events and Businesses

Orion Associates has been recognized for its commitment to a healthy workplace and commitment to volunteerism by many organizations including Minnesota Business, Twin Cities Business Journal, INC Magazine, Forbes and others. Voted TOP 100 Workplaces in the Twin Cities by Star Tribune and Minnesota Business!

Orion Associates is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified candidates are encouraged to Apply Today!

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