Charmaine Jackson Lewis, MBA
About Charmaine Jackson Lewis, MBA
Charmaine Jackson Lewis, MBA, serves as the Senior Director of Payroll and Accounts Payable at Cumulus Media, where she oversees payroll operations for 8,000 employees and manages accounts payable functions. With extensive experience in payroll management across various companies, she has developed communication plans and collaborated with leadership teams to enhance payroll processes.
Current Role at Cumulus Media
Charmaine Jackson Lewis serves as the Senior Director of Payroll and Accounts Payable at Cumulus Media, a position she has held since 2018. In this role, she oversees payroll operations for approximately 8,000 employees, ensuring efficient vendor management and payroll process production. Additionally, she manages the Accounts Payable branch, which includes handling non-salary obligations, employee reimbursements, and miscellaneous payments. Lewis collaborates with cross-functional leadership teams to integrate payroll functions with HR, Finance, and IT departments, and she leads the development of short and long-term goals for continuous improvement in payroll operations.
Previous Experience in Payroll Management
Lewis has extensive experience in payroll management, having worked in various roles prior to her current position. She was the Payroll Manager at Aptuit from 2007 to 2011, where she contributed to payroll operations in the Kansas City, Missouri area. Before that, she served as the Assistant Vice President/Director of Payroll at SAIC from 2013 to 2018 in McLean, VA. Her career began at AT&T, where she worked as a Payroll Clerk from 1990 to 1999, and she later held the position of International Payroll and Tax Manager at Booz Allen Hamilton for one year in 2011-2012.
Educational Background and Qualifications
Charmaine Jackson Lewis has a strong educational background in finance and human resources. She earned her Master of Business Administration with a focus on Finance from Park University, completing her studies from 2009 to 2011. Prior to that, she obtained a Bachelor of Science in Human Resources from the same institution, studying from 2007 to 2009. Additionally, she achieved an Associate degree in Accounting from Longview Community College, where she studied from 2005 to 2007.
Expertise in Payroll and Compliance
Lewis is recognized as a subject matter expert in payroll, particularly in the context of acquisition and divestiture activities at Cumulus Media. She has developed communication plans for payroll-related items, including SOX documentation and auditing processes. Her expertise extends to overseeing payroll operations and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations, which has been a critical aspect of her roles throughout her career.
Career Progression and Key Roles
Throughout her career, Charmaine Jackson Lewis has progressed through various roles in payroll and accounts payable. Starting as a Payroll Clerk at AT&T, she advanced to positions such as Account Representative at SBC and Payroll Manager at Aptuit. Her tenure at Cumulus Media marks a significant achievement in her career, where she has taken on leadership responsibilities and contributed to the strategic direction of payroll operations.