# Payroll Manager at VAST > United States · Manager · Other · open. Source: https://alderhq.app/jobs/greenhouse%3Avast%3A4694084006 (read 2026-11-14). ## Facts (observed) - Company: [VAST](https://alderhq.app/companies/vast) - Location text: Long Beach, California, United States; Long Beach, CA - Where it can be done from (inferred): United States (evidence: "Location: Long Beach, California, United States; Long Beach, CA") - Posted: 2026-07-02 (135 days ago) - First seen by alder: 2026-11-02 · last verified: 2026-11-13 - Reposted: 0 times · edited: 1 times - Apply on the employer's site: https://boards.greenhouse.io/vast/jobs/4694084006?gh_jid=4694084006 ## Pay and sponsorship - Posted pay: $104k–$148k per year (from the listing's pay field) - Market band for similar posted roles (Los Angeles, n 564): p25 $85k, median $125k, p75 $153k ## Description (the employer's text) Vast is developing next-generation space stations and space infrastructure using an incremental, hardware-rich, and capital-efficient approach. Vast is rapidly developing its multi-module Haven Station to support a continuous human presence in space for America and its allies, enabling advanced microgravity research and manufacturing, and supporting a growing space economy for government, corporate, and private customers. Haven Demo’s 2025 success made Vast the only operational commercial space station company to design, build, and operate its own spacecraft in orbit. Next, Haven-1 is targeted to become the world’s first commercial space station, with launch anticipated in 2027, followed by additional Haven modules. Additionally, the company recently announced two new offerings leveraging its space station components and the heritage of Haven Demo: Vast Satellite, a high-power satellite product line; and Vast Lunar Systems, power, communications, and habitats for the Moon. Headquartered in Long Beach, California, and with more than 1,000 employees and over a billion dollars in private capital, Vast has built the facilities capable of manufacturing America’s next space station. The company plans to develop future habitats and systems for Mars, dedicated modules for government partners, and other crewed systems designed to unlock the expanding long-term space economy. Vast is looking for a Payroll Manager, reporting to the Director, Finance, to support the development of the systems that will be required for the design and build of artificial-gravity human-rated space stations. The Payroll Manager is a critical member of our growing Finance team. The Payroll Manager will oversee the organization's global payroll procedures, ensuring payroll is delivered timely, accurately, efficiently and in compliance with regulations. This will be a full-time, exempt position located in our Long Beach location. ### RESPONSIBILITIES - Manage all payroll deadlines and monthly, semi-monthly, bi-weekly payroll tasks - Ensure compliance with applicable laws and payroll tax obligations - Coordinate timekeeping and payroll systems - System maintenance support including new hire set up, tax form processing, local tax set up, timekeeping input, termination processing, garnishment processing, and verification of employment. - Collaborate with Human Resources (HR) and accounting teams - Oversee processing of payroll changes (e.g. new hires, terminations, raises) and system upgrades - Manage workflow to ensure all payroll transactions are processed accurately and timely - Understand state and federal new hire, leave of absence, and termination laws - Produce audit reports, audit registers, and other reporting inquiries - Resolve issues and answer payroll-related questions - Provide support to any project related activities from Finance and HR ### BASIC QUALIFICATIONS - Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Human Resources, or related field required - 5+ years of payroll processing with multi-state experience required - In-depth understanding of payroll procedures, laws, taxes, and best practices ### PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE - Familiarity with payroll software/ HRIS (e.g. Rippling) and MS Office - Experience with audit procedures, tax, and accounting practices is preferred - Strong interpretation of company policies and procedures in a multi-state payroll environment. - Ability to thrive at a startup where you will have the opportunity to help create and optimize key systems and processes - Excellent attention to detail, accuracy, time management and work prioritization - Ability to work independently and with a team in a fast-paced, high-volume environment - Ensures confidentiality and controls access to sensitive information - Strong sense of accountability and integrity with excellent written and verbal communication skills - Aerospace manufacturing experience is a plus Pay Range: California $104,000—$148,000 USD We calibrate level and compensation to the selected candidate's experience and demonstrated capability. We welcome applicants across a range of experience levels to apply. --- Data: alder (https://alderhq.app). Cite https://alderhq.app/jobs/greenhouse%3Avast%3A4694084006 and the date you read it. Observed facts come from the employer's own listing; location reach, level, family and skills are inferences.