Role Overview
Inceed is hiring a Director of Payroll. This is a full-time role in McLean. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.
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Job Description
Position: Director of Payroll
Compensation: $175,000 - $210,000 annually, depending on experience
Location: McLean, Virginia
Inceed has partnered with a great company to help find a skilled Director of Payroll to join their team!
This is an exciting opportunity to lead a dynamic payroll team in a well-established organization. The role involves ensuring compliance with payroll laws, managing payroll systems, and collaborating with various departments to optimize payroll processes. The position is open due to an expansion in the team, offering a chance to make a significant impact on the company's payroll operations.
Key Responsibilities & Duties:
- Oversee full-cycle payroll processing for multi-entity, multi-state, and international workforce.
- Develop and execute payroll controls, including deductions and tax compliance.
- Lead and mentor a high-performing payroll team.
- Ensure accurate data import into Oracle HRIS.
- Administer Deltek Costpoint timekeeping.
- Transmit federal withholding and FICA to the IRS.
- Conduct payroll audits and reconciliations.
- Lead year-end processing and W-2 preparation.
- Implement payroll system enhancements and process improvements.
- Maintain knowledge of payroll laws and regulations.
Required Qualifications & Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field.
- 10-15 years of payroll experience or equivalent education and experience.
- Experience with Oracle Fusion Cloud payroll and ADP SmartCompliance.
- Government contracting experience required.
- Processed payroll for 3000 - 5000 employees.
Nice to Have Skills & Experience:
- Experience with transitioning payroll systems.
- Knowledge of Microsoft 365.
- Expertise in payroll compliance and regulatory changes.
- Proven experience managing international payroll.
Perks & Benefits:
- This opportunity includes a comprehensive and competitive benefits package—details will be shared during later stages of the hiring process.
If you are interested in learning more about the Director of Payroll opportunity, please submit your resume for consideration. Our client is unable to provide sponsorship at this time.
We are Inceed, a staffing direct placement firm who believes in the possibility of something better. Our mission is simple: We’re here to help every person, whether client, candidate, or employee, find and secure what’s better for them.
Inceed is an equal opportunity employer. Inceed prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply for the Director of Payroll position at Inceed?
Use the Apply button above to submit your application directly to Inceed. Most applications take less than 5 minutes if your resume and contact details are ready, and you'll be routed to the employer's official application system to finish.
Where is the Director of Payroll position at Inceed located?
This position is based in McLean. Inceed has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.
What does a Director of Payroll at Inceed earn?
Inceed has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.
When was the Director of Payroll role at Inceed posted?
This role was posted on April 20, 2026 (57 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.
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