Associate Controller - Payroll Services

🇺🇸 Hybrid - Piscataway, New Jersey 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $144K - $220K 💻 Finance 🗓️ October 21st, 2026

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Rutgers University is hiring an Associate Controller - Payroll Services. This senior role leads and provides strategic oversight of university-wide payroll operations, including ensuring accurate employee compensation, managing payroll system transitions, and collaborating with various departments to resolve complex payroll and accounting issues.

Highlights

Lead and oversee payroll operations for all university employees and related entities.

Manage transition from PeopleSoft to Oracle Cloud Human Capital Management (HCM) system.

Collaborate with University Tax, Human Resources, Benefits, Budget Office, and other departments to ensure accurate payroll processing and compliance.

Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and maintain internal controls over payroll.

Analyze payroll data to identify trends and improve service and operational efficiency.

Serve as primary contact for payroll-related labor and union matters, working with union representatives and legal offices.

Required proficiency in Oracle Cloud HCM and strong leadership, strategic planning, and project management skills.

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field plus at least eight years of progressively responsible financial/accounting leadership experience.

Preferred CPA certification and experience with payroll accounting in higher education.

Salary range: $143,712 to $220,090 annually with a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, retirement plans, and educational benefits.