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# Payroll Manager at Current

- **Company:** [Current](https://feeny.ai/companies/current)
- **Location:** Tampa, FL
- **Compensation:** $90k–$100k
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** remote
- **Posted:** 2026-07-20
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-18
- **Apply:** https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/current-advisors/5dcb1f73-3990-4c78-a52b-a76776a2baa4

## Job description

## About the Company

At Current, everything starts with people. We believe that when you invest in talent through opportunity, development, and support, you unlock growth for individuals, firms, and clients alike. That’s why we’ve built a platform designed to give our people access to more: more learning, more collaboration, and more ways to grow their careers than any single firm could offer on its own.

Founded in 2023, Current has rapidly become one of the fastest-growing accounting platforms in the country, partnering with more than 40 leading accounting firms across the United States. Today, our community includes over 2,000 professionals, 30+ offices nationwide, and a growing global workforce that supports clients around the world. Backed by Thrive Capital, Bessemer Venture Partners, and Springdale Industries, Current is investing heavily in technology, artificial intelligence, and workforce innovation to help modernize the profession. Our leadership team has a proven track record of building and scaling successful businesses, with prior ventures generating more than $3 billion in combined enterprise value.

We’re building something bigger than a traditional accounting firm: a platform where talented people can grow faster, learn more, and do more meaningful work. Whether you join Current, one of our partner firms, or our global team, you’ll be part of a community shaping the future of the profession.

## About the Role

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Payroll Manager to join our HR team. This position will be responsible for payroll processing for integrated entities on our platform. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in payroll administration, project management skills, and experience guiding and mentoring others.

Key Responsibilities: Payroll Processing:

- Multi-state Payroll Processing for assigned pay groups, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
- Maintain and update payroll records, including new hires, terminations, and changes in employee status.
- Reconcile payroll discrepancies and resolve any issues related to payroll processing.
- Prepare and distribute payroll reports to management and finance teams.
- Collaborate with the HR team to support employee inquiries related to payroll, taxation, and benefits.
- Complete payroll, tax, and benefit audits to verify that all systems remain up-to-date and accurate.
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams, including HR, IT, and Finance, to ensure seamless integration of new systems and processes.
- Conduct system audits and data migration activities to ensure accuracy and completeness.
- Assist with preparing training sessions for new acquisition teams on payroll and benefits processes and systems.
- Process 401k changes and fundings
- Assist with benefit and tax reconciliations

General Responsibilities:

- Guide, mentor, and develop team members to support their growth and performance.
- Develop and maintain documentation related to payroll procedures.
- Stay current with industry best practices and changes in payroll regulations to ensure compliance.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives related to payroll processing and project management.

Qualifications:

- 5+ years of experience in multi-state payroll processing.
- Demonstrated leadership skills, including the ability to guide, mentor, and develop others.
- Strong knowledge of UKG payroll systems, benefits administration, and compliance requirements.
- Proven experience preparing, reconciling, and filing monthly, quarterly, and annual federal, state, and local payroll tax returns (Forms 941, 940, state withholding, state unemployment, etc.).
- Strong working knowledge of multi-state tax compliance, including state-specific deposit schedules and filing requirements.
- Experience with quarterly payroll tax reconciliations and resolving variances between payroll registers, general ledger, and tax filings.
- Familiarity with electronic filing systems (e.g., EFTPS, state portals, local tax agency sites).
- Demonstrated ability to research, resolve, and respond to tax notices from federal, state, and local agencies.
- Experience preparing amended returns (941-X or state equivalents) when errors are identified.
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Proven experience managing complex projects, preferably related to acquisition or integration activities.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

- Certification in Payroll (e.g., CPP) or Project Management (e.g., PMP) is a plus.
- Experience with HRIS systems and data migration processes.
- Familiarity with merger and acquisition processes and integration strategies.

Work Environment:

- Hybrid work environment
- Flexible working hours may be required to accommodate project timelines and deadlines.

## Compensation & Benefits

The total rewards package at Current includes base salary and benefits.

Our salary ranges are competitive within the accounting industry and are updated regularly using the most reliable compensation survey data for our industry. New hire offers are made based on a candidate’s experience, expertise, geographic location, and internal pay equity relative to peers.

We provide a robust benefits package, including:

- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance (with options for fully paid employee only coverage for health and dental)
- Company-Paid Life and Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance
- Ancillary Benefits such as supplemental life insurance, critical illness, and accident insurance
- Classic Safe Harbor 401(k) Plan with employer contributions
- Opportunities for professional growth, learning, and development including access to Becker and LinkedIn Learning

## Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other applicable legally protected characteristic.

## About Current

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: A platform that equips independent accounting and advisory firms with enterprise-level resources, technology, and scale to compete and grow.
- **Entity Type**: Private (backed by Thrive Holdings)
- **Headquarters**: Not publicly available
- **Founded**: 2023 (as Current; predecessor Crete Professionals Alliance existed earlier)
- **Founders**: Jake Sloane and Frank Zhang

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Accounting, tax, and business advisory services
- **Target customers**: Independent accounting and advisory firms (B2B); indirectly serves business owners, operators, and investors through partner firms
- **Mission**: “To accelerate potential” — giving talented people the right environment, tools, and opportunities to create more impact

## Products & Services
- **Current Platform**: A national partnership offering centralized corporate resources (HR, finance, legal, IT), AI-enabled tools and automation, global talent support (teams in India and the Philippines), dedicated growth operations, recruiting assistance, and M&A integration support. Member firms retain their local brand and leadership.
- **Advisory Services (via partner firms)**: Forward-looking financial and business advisory — growth strategy, financial optimization, R&D tax credits, and other strategic guidance for private equity-backed companies, family businesses, and high-growth entrepreneurs.
- **Global Delivery**: Established teams in India and the Philippines providing scalable talent and 24/7 support to member firms.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed
- **Key Metric**: $500M in revenue (as stated on company website)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Backed by Thrive Holdings; network of 45+ partner firms across 25 U.S. states and 4 countries
- **Growth Signals**: Named Accounting Today’s fastest-growing accounting firm; 2,000+ employees; rapid expansion through tuck-in acquisitions and partnerships (e.g., BFJ, Maxwell Advisors, Think Advisors); presence in India and the Philippines

## Competitive Advantages
- **Platform model**: Combines local autonomy of independent firms with the scale, technology, and resources of a national enterprise — a rare hybrid in the accounting industry.
- **AI and automation**: Centralized investment in AI-enabled tools and automation that individual firms could not afford on their own.
- **Talent and delivery**: Global support teams and cross-firm career opportunities create a deeper talent pool than any single firm.
- **M&A infrastructure**: Dedicated growth operations and integration support allow member firms to pursue acquisitions more effectively.

## Strategic Focus
- Continue expanding the network of partner firms through both organic growth and strategic tuck-in acquisitions.
- Invest further in AI, automation, and global delivery to increase efficiency and client value.
- Build the next generation of accounting talent through university partnerships (e.g., University of Houston) and leadership development programs.
- Strengthen the platform’s advisory capabilities to move firms from “reporting the past” to “shaping what’s next.”

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Values of reliability, resourcefulness, and respect; emphasis on ownership, accountability, and transparency.
- **Work environment**: Hybrid and flexible work options; 2,000+ employees across 4 countries.
- **Benefits**: Comprehensive health coverage, generous PTO, retirement and financial wellness plans, learning & development budgets, clear career pathing, and leadership development programs.
- **Career growth**: Cross-firm opportunities — access to roles across the entire network, not just one office; mentorship and community; exposure to AI, global delivery, and modern tools.
- **Recognition**: Fastest-growing firm in the profession, offering a dynamic, high-impact environment for ambitious professionals.

## Sources
1. [current.co - About Us](https://www.current.co/about-us)
2. [current.co - Careers](https://www.current.co/careers)
3. [current.co - Our Team](https://www.current.co/our-team)
4. [current.co - Advisory Services](https://www.current.co/services/advisory)
5. [current.co - BFJ Joins Current](https://www.current.co/news/bfj-joins-current-reuniting-with-former-partner)

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