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We're #2. \nSince 2009, we've been on a mission to bring sustainable fashion to everyone. Named one ofFast Company’s Brands That Matter and winning aBest Carbon Footprint award, we have big goals like beingClimate Positive by 2025,Circular by 2030, and pushing the whole industry forward along the way. Our work has gotten love inDrapers andSourcing Journal, and TIME wrote about how great our CEO, Hali Borenstein, is. Basically, we're saving the Earth and looking damn good doing it.\nWe're a global brand with 50+ stores (and counting) around the world, and our ownsustainable factory in LA. We innovate across categories likeaccessories,swimwear, andsleepwear, and we reach millions of people with campaigns likethis,this andthis.\nNone of this work is possible without the incredible people behind it. We're a mission-based company that invests in an inclusive culture, so we can innovate together and ensure everyone has the space to grow, thrive, and belong.\nAnd starting right now, we want to do all that with you. \nWork Location / Schedule: Hybrid 4 days/week from New York or Los Angeles HQ,\nPosition Summary\nReformation is seeking an experienced, strategic, and detail-oriented payroll leader based in the Los Angeles or New York area to design, lead, and optimize our overarching international and domestic payroll infrastructure and strategy within a fast growing organization. This person will provide strategic leadership and governance for US and International payroll operations including Time and Attendance requirements . They will lead the Sox compliance transition to meet public company requirements and will be responsible for determining our overall payroll tech and governance strategy..\nThe Director of Payroll will be responsible for end to end payroll tax management including oversight and tracking of new location set up, accurate and compliant withholding, reconciliation, audits and state/country notice management.Partners with People Team, Finance, Tax, Legal, Stock Administration and Tech to ensure streamlined processes, business growth and regulatory compliance.\nThe Director of Payroll will oversee the payroll team and provide mentorship and guidance in line with Ref Values.\nWhat You’ll do\nGlobal Payroll\nDevelops and executes the global payroll strategy and operating model for US and International payroll\nOwns and oversees end-to-end payroll operations for US and International payroll\nDevelops and executes international payroll expansion strategy\nOversees Time & Attendance system rules including pay groups, time off accruals ensuring multi-state and country compliance\nManages payroll vendor relationships, billing and budget\nPartners with finance to ensure accurate payroll reconciliation\nFosters strong relationships utilizing Reformation Values and by working collaboratively with corporate teams including People, Legal, Accounting & Finance, Tax, and Tech.\nDrives controls and operational excellence ensuring compliance across all countries\nDirects audit and oversight of the team's activities and processes, ensuring that pertinent internal and external compliance and government interaction standards are met.\nContinually looks for efficiencies in process utilizing technology and ensuring accuracy and compliance \nCoaches, mentors, and provides leadership development to team members to optimize operational excellence, compliance and customer support. Owns and oversees end-to-end payroll operations for the US using PayChex, ensuring timely, accurate, and compliant payroll processing.\nLeads with a Customer Service mindset ensuring our Ref teams receive accurate, timely information as needed. \nGlobal Payroll Tax\nEnsure that all federal, state, and local payroll taxes are correctly withheld, reported, paid, and filed in compliance with laws and regulations\nEnsure the accurate, timely review and reconciliation of federal, state, and local taxable wages and withholding tax, unemployment tax, and disability insurance tax for multiple legal entities in the U.S. This includes the review of year-end W-2 balancing and related federal and state agency forms to the payroll system\nLead payroll tax audits, providing an impact assessment, an action plan to achieve audit deliverables, and resolving discrepancies/inquiries\nManage tax notices by implementing SLAs, root cause analysis, strategic vendor oversight and partnership with local agencies as needed\nPartner with Stock Administrator to manage appropriate tax and earnings associated with the Stock program\nWhat You’ll Need:\nBachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business, or a related field preferred \n10+ years of experience with public company global payroll, payroll tax compliance while operating in a fast pace deadline-driven environment.\nCertified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation strongly preferred.\nDemonstrated previous success in transforming a payroll function that is manual to one that is highly scalable and efficient.\nExperience setting up payroll requirements for new tax entities is required.\nDeep knowledge of domestic and international payroll systems and processes\nExperience managing multiple payroll vendors and contracts\nKnowledge of and experience with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), including Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance, equity, and time tracking programs.\nExceptional communication skills with the ability to influence others\nNatural problem solver who produces creative solutions.\nWho You Are\nYou are an expert in your field that can build sustainable processes and strategies\nYou provide \nYou take care in training and developing your team\nYou are a proactive problem solver that can act\nCompensation\nAt Reformation, we believe in transparency and equity when it comes to compensation. For this role, the anticipated base salary range is $165,000 - $200,000 + bonus 15% eligibility, depending on a variety of factors, including but not limited to relevant experience, skills, qualifications, and internal compensation equity.\nThis role may also be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus based on a range of factors, including company performance, department goals, and individual contributions. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and are determined at the company’s discretion.\nPlease note that compensation decisions are made thoughtfully and may vary from the listed range to reflect individual circumstances and evolving business needs. Our total rewards package also includes benefits, perks, and opportunities for growth that contribute to overall compensation. \nBenefits & Perks:\nEligible employees get employer-sponsored private medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as commuter benefits to help support your travel to and from work.\nWe offer competitive paid time off policies including vacation, sick leave, and company holidays for eligible employees.\nWe offer retirement planning support for eligible employees, including the option to invest in Environmental Social Governance-aligned (fancy way to say sustainable) funds.\nWe’re a mission-based company with offices in LA, NYC and London, as well as a global retail team, which means you’ll get to collaborate with people all around the world.\nYou’ll get access to fertility care support through Carrot, and up to a $5,000 USD reimbursement for related fertility expenses after 1 year of employment.\nWe care about the causes our employees care about so we donate to community efforts on a yearly basis.\nWe offer a clothing discount, culture events (like our annual Ref Values week and Volunteer Time Off), you know, all the meaningful and fun stuff!\nThe Reformation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. 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