Payroll Manager
Resume:
LAURA LONGPRE, MBA, CPP
PAYROLL AND FP&A PROFESSIONAL
CORE COMPETENCIES
Payroll & Tax Compliance
Expatriate Taxation
ERP Implementation
Financial Planning & Analysis
Internal Controls
Audit Coordination
General Ledger
Global Mobility
Financial Reporting
Analytical rigor
Leadership
Solution-oriented problem
solving
EDUCATION
MBA, 2014
Texas Women’s University
BBA, 1994
University of North Texas
CPP (Inactive), 2016
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
COMFORT SYSTEMS, USA – Houston, TX
ERP Payroll Support Specialist 2021 – 2025
• Lead payroll and benefits data integration during ERP implementation
• Served as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for ERP Payroll system support, implementation, and upgrades.
• Collaborated with newly acquired operating companies to streamline HR and Payroll processes.
• Enhanced system efficiency, resulting in a 20% reduction in processing time for payroll cycles.
• Developed training materials and conducted workshops, improving user adoption rates by 30%.
• Deliver user training on Coins ERP platform
• Traveled to operating companies to provide payroll processing during administrative vacancies and training for new hires
• Collaborate with auditors to maintain internal control standards EQUINOR – Houston, TX
Principal Consultant, HR Operations & Systems 2020 - 2021
• Hired to process payroll and perform internal controls for payroll data
• Ensure accurate and timely payroll for all employees and compliance with multi state and federal regulatory requirements
• Ensure the integrity of payroll data and accuracy of interface feeds between ADP and SAP
• Run shadow payroll and collect global compensation for expat reporting requirements
• Provide year end compensation for expats and localized inpats
• Oversee HR account reconciliations and payroll accrual calculations
• Prepare quarter to quarter variance analysis to explain trend to upper management
• Work with internal and external auditors to ensure accuracy and completeness for internal controls.
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
Results-driven professional with over 15 years of experience across multiple industries, including Oil & Gas Drilling, HR Services, and IT. Expertise in payroll management, acquisition integrations, financial planning and analysis, global mobility and internal controls. Adept at optimizing payroll and tax processes, implementing ERP systems, and leading cross-functional teams. Recognized for analytical rigor, solution-oriented problem solving and leadership.
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TECHNICAL SKILLS
SAP
Oracle PeopleSoft (FSCM,
HCM)
Hyperion Essbase
Topia
ServiceNow
Coins ERP+ / TI
ADP
Excel (Advanced)
Payroll & Tax Systems
Laura Longpre, MBA, CPP
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE, continued
ADP, INC. - Augusta, GA
Payroll Tax and Compliance Manager 2019 - 2020
• Subject matter expert for ensuring internal ADP payroll department maintains compliance with all aspects of taxation, state specific documentation and treatment of accrued PTO and sick time
• Manage all internal (SOX compliance) and external (local, state and federal tax) audits
• Work with global mobility to manage the expatriate tax reporting to external vendors
• Serve as a resource to external associates for tax and compliance related issues
• Provide certificates of coverage for US associates working outside of the US
• Manage projects relating to changes in paycheck and payroll compliance
• Research and communicate payroll related legislation, including tax law to ensure government and reporting compliance
VALARIS PLC (formerly Ensco plc) – Houston, TX 2015 - 2020 Manager – Expat Administration 2019 - 2020
• Promoted to manage and provide expertise and leadership for all mobility activities; ensuring that the Company’s programs meet business needs and regulatory requirements
• Manage strategic business partnerships, program support and relationships with all external vendors and third parties to deliver quality benefits and services while controlling costs
• Consult with the business, various corporate functions and HR to provide advice and guidance on mobility
(immigration / relocation / tax) issues
• Serve as a resource to employees, managers, HR, Legal, Finance and Payroll for mobility (immigration / relocation / taxation) issues related to mobile employees
• Design and develop processes and tools to effectively manage mobile employees
• Innovate policies and processes to enhance the employee experience and maximize the effectiveness of global mobility programs
• Serve as the final point of escalation for non-routine concerns or requests for exceptions from assignees and business units
• Manage the immigration program for all locations worldwide
• Assess current mobility programs, practices and policies alongside the market and market trends; as well as tax, social and legislative changes with the goal of delivering world-class employee experiences and market competitiveness
• Working with internal and external stakeholders to continuously improve mobility programs, processes, team capabilities and metrics, as well as developing creative solutions to meet immediate and long-term business objectives
• Manage global mobility programs by sourcing vendors, coordinating agreements, and managing vendor performance
• Ensure global compliance with current legislation / regulations. Monitor legislative and law changes affecting this area of responsibilities; and updates plans and plan documents
• Monitor service performance levels to ensure highly satisfied customers and clients Laura Longpre, MBA, CPP
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE, continued
VALARIS (formerly Ensco plc), continued
Payroll Manager 2018
• Promoted to manage a team of payroll processors (3), systems analyst (1) and analyst (1). Perform final review for monthly, semi-monthly, biweekly and off-cycle payrolls
• Managed and controlled semi-monthly and monthly payroll processes
• Managed vendor responsible for expatriate taxes and equalization
• Primary point of contact for internal and external audits and administered monthly controls
• Payroll team lead for phase 1 of the HCM Oracle Cloud development
• Responsible for ongoing process improvement and skill development of team
• Oversaw the payroll accounting and balance sheet account analysis for proper recording and reconciliation of payroll expenses and liabilities
Payroll & Expatriate Taxation Supervisor 2017 - 2018
• Promoted to supervise a team of 3 payroll processors and 1 payroll analyst. Perform final review for monthly, semi-monthly, biweekly and off-cycle payrolls
• Developed review process to compare current to prior payroll preventing overpayments in excess of $500 thousand due to data integrity issues
• Worked closely with Global Mobility to resolve expatriate assignment issues including expatriate tax and pay structure
• Advised Senior Management on cost reduction initiatives savings of $150 thousand and process improvement savings of 100-man hours
• Wrote the process and worked with 3rd party vendor for robotics proof of concept to improve efficiency and accuracy of semi-monthly payroll. This was used to create a business decision to present to senior management to integrate the use of robotics in our Human Capital Management system. Lead Payroll Analyst 2015 - 2017
• Served as liaison between payroll, corporate accounting, operations, accounts payable, executive compensation, benefits and global mobility by providing monthly payroll reports and general ledger accounting support to ensure accuracy for over 2,500 employees worldwide
• Ensured accurate accounting and reporting on payroll related expense and liability accounts by researching and advising payroll staff concerning the accounting treatment of complex transactions
• Maintained financial controls and audit trails for all payroll transactions
• Provided training and acted as a resource for various external customers within the organization
• Developed a time saving allocation method of calculating FLSA overtime for nondiscretionary bonuses Pacific Drilling – Houston, TX
Operations Accountant 2014 - 2015
• Managed accounting and financial reporting for 6+ rigs
• Created management reporting packages and revenue analyses Laura Longpre, MBA, CPP
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE, continued
TRANSOCEAN, INC. – Houston, TX 2005 - 2014
Lead Expatriate Taxation Financial Accountant & Analyst 2011 - 2014
• Served as Liaison between expatriate commuter population (1,400-1,600) and tax provider, ensuring accuracy and completeness of payroll data and compliance of home country tax regulations. The program consisted of 25 host locations and 30 countries of residence.
• Created accounting processes for the tax equalization program for expatriate commuters to ensure accurate reporting within the general ledger. Recorded monthly journal entries for accounting associated with program.
• Generated a cost model to support the net cost accrual for expatriate employees based on home and host location for an annual accrual of $55MM.
• Reviewed tax equalization calculations and located errors for accuracy, generating a second review by the tax service provider, resulting in net savings of $2MM.
• Maintained balance sheet and reconciled final cost to the income statement and accrual to align accrual with actual cost, validating the accuracy of the model.
• Built a database to track expatriate activities, prevent invoicing duplication, and ensure pricing compliance.
• Traveled to host locations to provide support to remote countries and worked with tax preparation providers to confirm accuracy in the equalization calculation Decision Support Manager 2009 - 2011
• Analyzed data pertaining to annual budgets and quarterly forecasts.
• Assisted in the preparation of budget and forecast presentations for Executives and Board of Directors.
• Managed a staff of two (2) including a Senior Analyst and Senior Rig Accountant.
• Prepared quarterly variance analysis for North American operations to provide insight into actual results, as compared to budget and subsequent forecast.
• Prepared cash flow forecast for one joint venture rig, (generating revenue of $120MM) which included reviewing budget, forecast, variance reporting, and revenue billings.
• Reviewed contract following a client audit, resulting in the elimination of $850,000 in audit exceptions.
• Managed the documentation for customer escalations process for day-rate billings which increased rates to protect field operating contribution.
Senior Division Analyst – North America 2007 - 2009
• Prepared monthly close statements and quarterly significant issues memo and financial variance analysis for the North American division.
• Reviewed balance sheet account analyses prepared by rig accountants and assisted in the preparation of yearly budget presentation and quarterly forecast updates.
• Managed two (2) direct reports.
Senior Financial Analyst – Internal Management Reporting 2005 - 2007
• Supervised and reviewed schedules prepared by financial analysts relating to internal and external reporting packages.
• Responsible for one (1) direct report.
• Prepared financial schedules for the SEC reporting group to include in the 10Q and 10K.
• Consolidated schedules for the CEO-COO package to highlight material activity.
• Prepared tax leveling entry for company in non-quarter close months and assisted in updating process documentation for financial handbook.
Laura Longpre, MBA, CPP
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE, continued
TRANSOCEAN, INC., continued
Financial Analyst – Internal Management Reporting 2005
• Prepared schedules and consolidation of financial reports for executive reporting package.
• Analyzed financial schedules and instituted changes to create a more efficient reporting process.
• Performed CSA’s to comply with Sarbanes-Oxley requirements. CSAT SOLUTIONS (formerly Computer Technology Solutions) – Houston, TX 2002 - 2005 Materials Analyst 2004 - 2005
• Responsible for monitoring the flow of material for special programs within the company’s largest customer’s notebook repair line.
• Designed and prepared comprehensive reports to analyze vendor performance, part usage, and critical inventory stocking levels.
Commodities Analyst 2003 - 2004
• Provided the president, vice president, and other upper-level management key commodity data needed to monitor costs.
• Partnered with the president and vice president to prepare new pricing model to present to the company’s largest customer.
Accountant 2002 - 2003
• Hired by the CFO to implement financial systems and controls for a company generating over $60MM in revenue.
• Reconciled the Value Added Tax (VAT) positions in four countries, resulting in a reclaim of more than $2MM.
• Consolidated the accounts payable function with the company’s MRP system, RealTime, and wrote the process and flow chart documents to computerize a manual system.
• Prepared a vendor cost analysis that resulted in $250,000 annual savings for the company.
• Streamlined financial systems
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