At the Finance Group, we bring together experienced finance and accounting professionals who combine strategic thinking with hands‑on execution. We partner with growing organizations across North America to bring clarity, confidence, and strategy to their numbers, helping businesses navigate growth, improve profitability, and make smarter financial decisions.

Through Fractional CFO and Controller leadership, accounting and finance services, systems implementation, and financial transformation, our team acts as an extension of our clients’ businesses.

Founded and led by women, we are a remote‑first company built on trust, integrity, curiosity, accountability, and self‑direction.

The Prospect:

As our business continues to grow, we are seeking a highly skilled Payroll Specialist to join our collaborative, fully remote team. This role reports directly to the Director of Payroll and plays a key part in ensuring operational excellence and compliance across our payroll function.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead and oversee end‑to‑end payroll processing across multiple client accounts
- Ensure accurate and timely payroll cycles, including salaried, hourly, commissions, and bonuses
- Prepare and submit payroll tax remittances, Records of Employment (ROEs), and all statutory filings
- Ensure compliance with federal and provincial payroll legislation and regulatory requirements




- Review and validate wage calculations, overtime, deductions, benefits, and tax withholdings
- Manage direct deposits and payroll tax filings
- Reconcile payroll accounts and resolve discrepancies promptly and accurately
- Serve as the primary point of contact for complex payroll‑related inquiries
- Prepare payroll reports to support internal reviews, audits, and client reporting needs
- Support payroll system optimization, implementations, and vendor collaboration
- Contribute to policy development and continuous improvement initiatives

Qualifications & Experience

- PCP designation (or working toward certification) is considered an asset
- 5+ years of progressive payroll experience
- Strong expertise in Canadian payroll legislation and tax regulations
- Demonstrated experience managing multi‑client or multi‑entity payroll environments is an asset
- Proficiency in payroll software systems and Microsoft Office Suite (advanced Excel skills preferred)
- Experience with benefits administration and compliance management
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Accounting, Finance, or related field
- Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills
- High level of discretion and ability to handle sensitive information confidentially
- Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills

📌 Payroll Specialist (Edmonton)
🏢 The Finance Group
📍 Edmonton