Associate Payroll Manager

Overview

Would you like an opportunity to work for a Fortune 200 Company with a rich tradition of success, built on a foundation of iconic brands, and state-of the-art research and manufacturing facilities? Do you have strong problem solving, analytical and communication skills? Are you detail oriented and a quick learner? Then we have an opportunity for you!

We are seeking a highly qualified Associate Manager Payroll to join our Finance department here at Altria in Richmond, VA. We support remote working arrangements.

In this role you will:

Have the opportunity to help Altria shape the future and support its Talent and Culture initiative along with other important enterprise priorities. You'll be challenged and empowered to:• Own day-to-day responsibilities within the respective department. This may include performing assessments, analyses, compilations, identifying issues and proposing solutions • Challenge status quo and evaluate ideas cross-functionally • Influence and negotiate effectively using multiple inputs from across the enterprise, while effectively clarifying what matters and driving results• Manage payroll systems infrastructure Partner with IT to understand, test and implement payroll system updates related to payroll processing and tax law• Promote simplification through process innovation and automation while ensuring compliance• Generate and/or evaluate business cases and provide recommendations to management• Collaborate with cross-functional partners to ensure progress and outcomes are aligned with expectations• Ensure payroll interests inform technical problem-solving solutions• Develop and maintain system training protocols for payroll staff members• Conduct ACL system maintenance and updates• Lead complex payroll processing scenarios (restricted stock valuation, etc.)• Design, direct and review processes • Provide guidance to functional areas and payroll staff on compliance • Collaborate with HR on strategy and process improvements

Qualifications include:• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or equivalent • Five to eight years of related business experience preferred• Demonstrated strong knowledge of financial software (MS Office, SAP, ACL, etc.)• Strong verbal and written communication skills as well as interpersonal skills• Must be able to prepare and deliver presentations and various analyses for company management in a timely and professional manner• Problem solving and decision-making skills should include ability to analyze complex existing business factors and recommend solutions which incorporate key stakeholder considerations

In addition to the opportunity to apply and develop your skills toward key strategic objectives, we offer an excellent compensation package including a competitive base salary, comprehensive health/vision/dental insurance, participation in our deferred profit sharing and incentive compensation programs as well as a relocation assistance package.

Company Overview

Altria has a leading portfolio of tobacco products for U.S. tobacco consumers 21+. Our tobacco companies - which have been the undisputed market leaders in the U.S. tobacco industry for decades - include some of the most enduring names in American business. In combustibles, we own Philip Morris USA, the maker of Marlboro cigarettes and John Middleton, manufacturer of Black & Mild cigars. Our smoke-free portfolio includes ownership of U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Company, the maker of Copenhagen and Skoal, and Helix Innovations, the maker of on! oral nicotine pouches. Additionally, we have a majority-owned joint venture with JT Group, Horizon Innovations, for the U.S. marketing and commercialization of heated tobacco stick products. Through a separate agreement with Philip Morris International, we have the exclusive U.S. commercialization rights to the IQOS* Tobacco Heating System® and Marlboro HeatSticks® through April 2024. Our equity investments include Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV, the world's largest brewer and Cronos Group, a leading Canadian cannabinoid company. Each Altria company is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing individuals with criminal records, including formerly incarcerated individuals and individuals with conviction records, a fair chance at employment. Learn more about Altria at www.altria.com and follow us on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn