Payroll and Finance Manager

About ICP ICP is a global leader in Content Operations, partnering with some of the world's most recognizable brands, including Unilever, Diageo, Coca-Cola, Mars, P&G, Starbucks, Coty, L'Oréal, NBCU, and Aetna. Our expertise spans content management, logistics, creative operations, production, and digital commerce enablement, ensuring a seamless flow of content across all systems and channels. We empower brands to achieve operational excellence and confidently manage their content. Content confidently.™ With offices in Atlanta, London, Mexico City, Mumbai, and Shanghai, we operate on a global scale, delivering world-class solutions that drive exceptional business outcomes. Who We Are At ICP, our values define us: we are Curious, Focused, Creative, Trustworthy, and Inclusive. We're A People First Company At ICP, we provide benefits that matter to our people and enable us to be engaged both in and outside of work. We foster a culture where work/life balance is nurtured and encouraged, offering hybrid working, generous paid time off, paid holidays, volunteer time off, and Summer half-day Fridays. We also take care of our people with competitive medical, dental, and vision benefits, mental health support, and a robust savings plan. Bring the Confidence Are you a relationship-focused, driven professional with a growth mindset? Do you thrive on breaking through challenges and excelling in competitive environments? You're not expected to have all the answers, but your passion for uncovering solutions and building strong partnerships makes you the perfect fit for this role. We'd love to hear from you! You'll be joining a small but high-impact finance team during a period of transformation-where your insights, models, and ways of working will shape how we plan, analyse, and deliver value to clients and leadership. Key Responsibilities Payroll Manage end-to-end U.S. payroll processing for employees across the United States of America Ensure accurate and timely payroll execution Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll laws and regulations Oversee payroll tax filings, W-2 processing, and year-end reporting Preparation of monthly US payroll workings and postings Maintain comprehensive and accurate Payroll reconciliations and ensure all month end balances reconcile between general ledger and payroll reports Resolve payroll discrepancies and respond to employee inquiries swiftly and with a service-oriented manner Collaborate with People team and Finance team to ensure accurate employee data and accounting Lead payroll audits and respond to inquiries from external auditors Manage relationship with HRIS & payroll service provider (Rippling) Monitor legislative changes affecting payroll and implement necessary updates Maintain and update payroll policies and procedures Support system upgrades, implementations, and process improvements Finance Maintain full Balance Sheet reconciliations on monthly basis for the group's US corporate entity and assist with other regional entity reconciliations as required by Group Management Accountant Assist with preparation of schedules required for auditors Preparation of month end Journals schedule for review together with supporting documentation Review and sign-off of monthly bank reconciliations Maintain group Fixed Asset register on monthly basis including revaluations Take ownership of the expenses reporting - approve staff expenses within the system, review coding for accuracy & correcting as necessary, ensure adherence to group T&E policy, all valid receipts attached and similar Assist with ensuring accuracy of cash flow forecasting as required Month end inter-company postings including FX review & postings Reviews of credit card submissions as part of completion of month end accruals preparation Preparation of financials required for any statutory bodies, federal, state, UK Office for National Statistics, ESG & other reporting as required Other ad hoc support as may be required from time to time Candidate Profile Must-Haves Qualification in Accounting, Finance, or related field CPP (Certified Payroll Professional) certification preferred 5+ years of experience in U.S. payroll management, preferably in a multi-state environment Strong knowledge of U.S. payroll laws, tax regulations, and compliance requirements Experience with payroll systems Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other data analysis tools Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills Strong Excel skills, with experience in producing and maintaining accurate reconciliations Experience in multi entity, multi-currency environments Excellent communication skills, capable of conveying financial information to diverse audiences Nice-to-Haves Experience with Sage Intacct Experience with Rippling Experience with Power BI Background in Consulting, Services, Creative, or related sectors Exposure to process automation or finance transformation initiatives What We Offer Competitive salary and benefits package Hybrid working model Smart office in Atlanta, GA Collaborative and inclusive work environment that values innovation and continuous improvement Someone who exemplifies our ICP Values: Curious: Always learning, eager to explore endless possibilities. Inclusive: Diversity is our strength. Every voice matters and we can achieve more when we do it together. Focused: With clear vision and unwavering dedication, we progress forward and deliver excellence. Creative: Unleashing imagination, innovating boldly, and redefining possible. Trustworthy: Built on honesty, respect, and integrity we stand strong together. If you are a proactive, reliable and detailed-oriented professional, looking to make a tangible impact in a dynamic and growing organisation, we would love to hear from you.

Created: 2026-03-04