Gogo
PayrollManager
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“Payroll Manager at Gogo. Skills: Payroll Operations, SOX Compliance, Accounting, Internal Controls, Workday Payroll. Oversee accurate and timely processing of payroll in compliance with company policies and SOX control requirements. Ensure proper review and approval of regular, off-cycle, bonus, commission, and equity-related payrolls”
What You'll Achieve.
ensure payroll transactions are accurate, auditable, and properly recorded in the general ledger; maintain a well-controlled payroll environment; ensure accurate and timely processing of payroll in compliance with company policies and SOX control requirements; ensure proper review and approval of regular, off-cycle, bonus, commission, and equity-related payrolls; ensure accurate period-end financial reporting; lead remediation efforts
Industry & Context.
Variance analysis and investigation; Identify control gaps or deficiencies and lead remediation efforts
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration, 5+ years of payroll experience, including leadership or ownership of payroll processes, hands-on experience with Workday Payroll, Demonstrated experience working in a SOX- compliant or public company environment, Solid accounting knowledge, including journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations, Experience with internal controls, audit support, and documentation, Attention to detail, analytical skills, and risk awareness
Nice to Have
Certified Payroll Professional (CPP), CPA or public-company accounting experience, Experience partnering with Internal Audit and External Auditors, Has supported SOX remediation or control redesign
What You'll Do.
Oversee accurate and timely processing of payroll in compliance with company policies and SOX control requirements
Ensure proper review and approval of regular
and equity-related payrolls
Maintain documented payroll procedures
Enforce segregation of duties across payroll processing
and posting activities
and approve payroll journal entries in accordance with GAAP
Reconcile payroll-related balance sheet accounts (wages payable
accrued compensation)
and year-end close activities related to payroll
Review payroll accruals and ensure accurate period-end financial reporting
Serve as control owner for payroll-related SOX controls
Execute and evidence payroll controls
including: Payroll register review and sign-off
GL reconciliation reviews
Variance analysis and investigation
Access and change control validations
Maintain audit-ready documentation for internal and external auditors
Respond promptly to audit inquiries
Identify control gaps or deficiencies and lead remediation efforts
Participate in SOX risk assessments and control design discussions
Ensure compliance with federal
and local wage and hour laws
Oversee payroll tax filings
and statutory reporting
Coordinate with third-party vendors and tax providers
Address notices and inquiries from taxing authorities
Manage and mentor payroll staff
Drive continuous process improvement while maintaining SOX integrity
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Partner closely with Finance, Accounting, HR, Internal Audit, and External Auditors; Partner closely with Accounting, HR, Legal, Internal Audit, and External Audit
Full Job Description
We will be accepting applications through June 5, 2026 or until filled. \--- --- --- The Gogo **Payroll Manager** is responsible for overseeing end-to-end payroll operations with a strong emphasis on **SOX compliance, internal controls, and financial accuracy.** This role serves as the payroll control owner, leveraging **Workday Payroll** expertise and a solid **accounting background** to ensure payroll transactions are accurate, auditable, and properly recorded in the general ledger. The Payroll Manager partners closely with Finance, Accounting, HR, Internal Audit, and External Auditors to maintain a well-controlled payroll environment. COME ON BOARD THE GOGO TREASURY TEAM! **How will you make a difference?** **Payroll Operations & Governance:** * Oversee accurate and timely processing of payroll in compliance with company policies and SOX control requirements * Ensure proper review and approval of regular, off-cycle, bonus, commission, and equity-related payrolls * Maintain documented payroll procedures, control narratives, and process flows * Enforce segregation of duties across payroll processing, review, approval, and posting activities **Accounting, Reconciliation & Financial Reporting:** * Prepare, review, and approve payroll journal entries in accordance with GAAP * Reconcile payroll-related balance sheet accounts (wages payable, payroll taxes, benefits, accrued compensation) * Support monthly, quarterly, and year-end close activities related to payroll * Review payroll accruals and ensure accurate period-end financial reporting **SOX Compliance & Internal Controls:** * Serve as control owner for payroll-related SOX controls * Execute and evidence payroll controls, including: * Payroll register review and sign-off * GL reconciliation reviews * Variance analysis and investigation * Access and change control validations * Maintain audit-ready documentation for internal and external auditors * Respond promptly to audit inquiries, walkthroughs, and testing reque
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