Payroll and Pension Division Manager

The City of Birmingham is looking for a well-qualified, motivated Payroll and Pension Division Manager to oversee payroll operations and employee pension systems administration. This role directs payroll processing, manages pension plans, and implements strategic plans for payroll and pensions, focusing on process enhancements aligned with organizational goals. Responsibilities also include developing and implementing auditing procedures for payroll and pensions, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local laws. The role encompasses preparing regulatory filings, maintaining records, and communicating financial information to management and stakeholders through financial plans and statements. The Manager collaborates closely with Finance Executive Leadership and stakeholders, applying independent judgment and decision-making skills within regulatory frameworks. Additionally, the Manager supervises division staff, ensuring accuracy, evaluating performance, providing coaching, and making disciplinary recommendations.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

To be considered for employment in this position, a candidate must possess the following:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, Business, or Human Resources.
• Experience supervising employees who perform accounting, financial reporting, and payroll and pension functions to include reviewing work, performing performance appraisals, providing coaching and feedback and making disciplinary actions.
• Experience developing organizational/departmental policies and procedures by researching and reviewing state and federal legislation, regulations, and guidelines.
• Experience writing reports that outline or summarize departmental activity, projects, etc., including providing outcomes, recommendations, and presentations (e.g., compliance reports, financial summary reports, departmental summary reports).
• Experience assisting in the conduction of payroll/pension-related audits with internal or external auditors and actuaries (e.g. supplying documentation, extracting data for reporting) to ensure regulatory compliance.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:

In addition to the above, the ideal candidate will possess:

• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP).
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
• Defined Benefit Administration (DB-A) certification.
• Master's degree or higher in Business Administration, Accounting, or related field.