US Payroll Manager

Finance · New Jersey · Hybrid Remote US Payroll Manager Calliditas, an ambitious pharmaceutical company is growing! To match our exciting growth plans we're looking for new employees to join our journey. Apply for this job

About us

Calliditas is a commercial stage biopharmaceutical company focused on identifying, developing and commercializing novel treatments in orphan indications, with an initial focus on renal and hepatic diseases with significant unmet medical needs.

Calliditas’ lead product, developed under the name Nefecon, has been granted accelerated approval by the FDA under the trade name TARPEYO®, conditional marketing authorization by the European Commission under the trade name KINPEYGO® and by China’s National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) Nefecon®. TARPEYO, KINPEYGO® and Nefecon® are the first and only treatments approved for IgA nephropathy. Calliditas also has a pipeline in orphan-focused indications. Calliditas is conducting a Phase 2b/3 clinical trial in primary biliary cholangitis and a Phase 2 proof-of-concept trial in head and neck cancer with its NOX inhibitor product candidate, Setanaxib.

Calliditas is led by an experienced and dedicated management team with an average of more than 15 years of prior experience in the pharmaceutical industry, including at leading companies such as GlaxoSmithKline, Pfizer and AstraZeneca. The board of directors includes highly qualified researchers, pharmaceutical sector executives and experts in drug development, corporate development and pharmaceutical commercialization. Calliditas is also supported by its Scientific Steering Committee, a highly regarded network of leading experts, that serve as external advisors and investigators on clinical trials.

Calliditas is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm (CALTX) and Nasdaq Global Select Market (CALT)

Position summary

If you’re passionate about payroll and are interested in joining a growing organization that promotes career growth and where it’s fun to come to work every day, Calliditas Therapeutics US Inc may be the place for you.

This new role, leading all of our payroll functions, is critical to our future success and will require a “scrappy” mentality, with significant attention to detail and a passion for people. We offer competitive pay and awesome benefits for our team members. We care about our employees; we have fun at work; we celebrate victories, and we learn from our mistakes - together. We’re eager to find team members who can work both independently and with their team to support those who serve our patients.

The US Payroll Manager will oversee and supervise the organization's payroll functions, ensuring pay is processed on time, accurately, and in compliance with government regulations. Further, proper documentation of key controls around payroll processing will be required under Sarbanes Oxley (i.e. SOX).

The US Payroll Manager will report to the Head of US Finance and Treasury and is expected to work from the Hoboken, NJ office on a hybrid work schedule.

Key tasks and responsibilities

• Manage the workflow of payroll implementation and operations to ensure optimal efficiency and maintain high standards of customer service
• Collaborate with Human Resources to oversee all payroll functions including establishing and maintaining employee data in the payroll system, maintaining accruals for PTO balances, 401K employer match and workers' compensation
• Ensure policies, procedures and practices are documented and maintained to be compliant with key controls identified under SOX
• Serve as the technical expert for payroll issues through a deep understanding of payroll law, tax regulations and accounting principles
• Conduct thorough payroll review and resolve discrepancies each pay period to achieve zero error rate
• Liaison with our HR Team and Payroll Provider, PAYCHEX, to ensure timely federal and state tax filings and payments including social security, Medicare, Unemployment, and Workers’ Compensation payments
• Responsible for new entity set-up for state and unemployment tax accounts when needed
• Assist in the resolution of highly complex and escalated payroll issues
• Perform supplemental payroll processing of off-cycle items: Bonuses, Sales Incentive Compensation and Annual salary increases (i.e., Retro-pay)
• Perform monthly and ad-hoc reporting as needed
• Reconcile 401K by month
• Prepare supporting Sarbanes Oxley control documentation
• Assess and prepare vacation accrual each quarter
• Complete special payroll projects
• Own payroll integration projects for all new company acquisitions

Education and experience requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Human Resources, or related field preferred
• 5+ years of experience managing payroll in a multi-state and multi-entity environment
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) Required
• Extensive knowledge of the payroll function including preparation, balancing, internal control, and payroll taxes
• Experience with acquisition integration and implementing payroll systems
• Knowledge of Paychex Flex system is a plus
• Proficient with Excel, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong social and leadership skills
• Passion for building out processes, problem-solving and working independently
• Cross-functional collaborator and communicator who expresses a positive attitude
• Highly organized, accurate, detail-oriented, and takes pride in the quality of their work
• Acumen and curiosity to learn the business and support/implement process improvements
• Prioritizes and maintains composure to meet deadlines
• High energy, humble team player, and “get-it-done” attitude
• Composure and confidence to interact with Executives when required
• Experience working in a fast-growing and/or start-up environment is strongly preferred

Reasons to join the Calliditas Team

• Be a part of a global leader in IgA-Nephropathy and a rapidly growing commercial-stage pharmaceutical company within specialty products with strong growth ambitions and a strong pipeline
• Fast paced small company environment
• A unique corporate culture
• Dedicated, experienced and highly skilled colleagues
• Participate on bonus and benefit programs

Welcome to join the Calliditas Team!

Calliditas provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, pregnancy or any other legally protected status. For a copy of the Affirmative Action Plan and EEO Statement, contact hr@calliditas.com.

Calliditas is an E-Verify employer.

COVID-19 Vaccination is a requirement, subject to any religious or medical accommodation.

 Calliditas består av ett kreativt team av forskare, kliniker, och andra ämnesexperter som med medkänsla engagerar sig för personer med sällsynta sjukdomar som står inför höga medicinska behov. Vår framgång som företag beror på vår förmåga att fungera som ett enat team, och vi är fast beslutna att tillhandahålla en säker, stimulerande och uppmuntrande miljö där varje anställd ges möjlighet att blomstra och bidra till vårt uppdrag.