Accounts Payable & Payroll Manager

Cloud Imperium Games•Austin, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Cloud Imperium Games is seeking an experienced AP & Payroll Manager to oversee accounts payable operations and biweekly payroll processing for our US operations. This role combines full-cycle payables management with payroll responsibility, requiring strong systems knowledge, attention to detail, and the ability to manage processes serving a distributed workforce across multiple states. Reporting to the US Accounting Director, you'll be responsible for managing the complete accounts payable cycle from purchase orders through to payment, while also overseeing biweekly payroll processing and compliance. You'll develop and maintain AP systems and procedures, ensure accurate vendor management and 1099 reporting, and work closely with the GL team on month-end accruals. On the payroll side, you'll manage processing, reconciliation, year-end reporting, and employee inquiries. This is a hands-on management role where you'll be involved in day-to-day operations while also driving process improvements to increase department capacity. You'll develop strong relationships with both vendors and internal stakeholders, and may mentor staff members to support their professional development.

Requirements

5+ years of accounts payable experience in a company with at least 200 employees
Experience managing payroll processing and compliance
Knowledge of US payroll legal requirements and government reporting regulations
Working knowledge of Workday or similar ERP systems
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Proficiency in Excel

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
Experience managing a small team
Gaming industry or project-based environment experience

Responsibilities

Accounts Payable Manage full-cycle payables including purchase orders, invoice processing, and payment execution
Develop, implement, and maintain AP systems, procedures, and policies
Oversee vendor maintenance, 1099 reporting, and purchase-related tax compliance
Review AP aging for accuracy and collaborate with GL team on month-end accrual preparation
Resolve vendor discrepancies and account reconciliations
Proactively identify and implement process improvements to increase operational efficiency
Payroll Process accurate and timely biweekly payroll for US employees
Reconcile payroll prior to transmission and validate confirmed reports
Manage year-end reporting including W-2 and W-2c preparation
Investigate and respond to employee payroll inquiries
Ensure compliance with legal requirements and government reporting regulations
General Develop ad hoc financial and operational reporting as needed
Build strong working relationships with leadership and staff
Participate in day-to-day operations during high-demand periods