Payroll Governance Manager - Relocation Benefits Provided

Marvin
Houston, TX, United States

$108,000 - $144,000 p/year
Manufacturing
Full-time
payroll compliance
payroll governance
payroll tax

Our job summary

The Payroll Governance Manager leads a team responsible for payroll accounting compliance, ensuring adherence to state and federal regulations across multi-state operations. The role involves overseeing payroll tax processes, managing audits, driving compliance reporting, and collaborating with compensation and accounting teams. Strong leadership, advanced analytical skills, and extensive payroll compliance experience are essential for guiding continuous improvement and managing complex payroll challenges.

Job Overview:

The Accounting Compliance Manager will lead the payroll accounting compliance function, ensuring adherence to all applicable state and federal regulations and reporting requirements. This role will manage a team of compliance specialists and oversee processes that support accurate payroll accounting and tax compliance across the organization.

This job is located in Warroad, MN. If you're considering relocating to Warroad, you may be eligible for a relocation benefit package to assist with your move. Marvin offers an extensive relocation benefit package that includes the movement of your household goods, temporary housing, and much more – in addition to a relocation counselor to assist you throughout the entire journey.

Highlights of your role:

Lead and develop a team responsible for payroll accounting compliance activities, providing coaching, guidance, and performance management.

Partner with compensation, benefits, and accounting teams to ensure compliance with new or expanded programs.

Oversee resolution of complex payroll and accounting compliance issues.

Direct the implementation and monitoring of payroll tax payment processes and quarterly/annual payroll tax filings.

Manage monthly and annual payroll-related general ledger entries, including tax postings and reconciliations.

Ensure timely and accurate support during annual external and internal audits.

Develop, analyze, and communicate reporting to senior leadership, including compliance metrics and risk assessments.

Drive continuous improvement initiatives within payroll compliance processes.

Oversee and execute various projects and process enhancements as needed.

You're a good fit if you have (or if you can):

Strong knowledge of employment tax rules in a complex payroll accounting environment.

Proven leadership skills with the ability to develop and motivate a team.

Advanced analytical and Excel reporting skills.

Ability to build strong relationships with internal and external partners.

Demonstrated initiative and ability to manage multiple priorities.

Detail-oriented with strong organizational and problem-solving skills.

Also want to make sure you have:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting; CPA preferred.

7+ years of relevant experience in payroll compliance and accounting processes, including multi-state operations.

2+ years of leadership experience managing direct reports.

Experience with HRMS systems, including application change management and vendor partnerships.

We invite you to See Yourself at Marvin:

From people to products, Marvin is committed to creating better ways of living. When you join this family-owned and -led window and door company, you belong to a community full of opportunities.

For more than a century, we’ve been at the forefront of designing, building, and engineering premium, award-winning products. Today, Marvin is also proud to have been named a Top Large Employer by Forbes Magazine two years in a row, in 2024 and 2025. With operations in 19 cities across North America, we manufacture Marvin’s quality products, including Infinity Replacement Windows and Doors, and TruStile Doors.

Together, we uphold our values and foster a culture where safety and the wellbeing of our people comes first. We take a better living approach with benefits to support you at work and beyond. From day one, you will enjoy health insurance, paid holidays, paid parental leave, a 401(k) retirement savings match and more!

Some of our unique and most popular benefits include:

$300 annual wellbeing account to spend on what helps you feel happy + healthy
Better Living Day! (a paid day off to go have some fun)
Annual profit sharing – recognizing everyone’s contribution to Marvin’s success
Giving at Marvin – participate in organized volunteer opportunities
Brighter Days Fund – financial support from your colleagues and the Marvin family during personal hardships

Join the more than 8,000 Marvin team members to experience these benefits and more. Apply today!

Marvin is an Equal Opportunity Employer:

Marvin is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable laws. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process may contact us at CareerSupport@marvin.com.

Compensation: $108,000 - $144,000 annually

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