Lari Anctil

About Lari Anctil

With over two decades of experience in payroll and HRIS, I’ve led large-scale payroll transformations across public companies in manufacturing, technology, and education. My leadership blends strategic vision with operational rigor, ensuring payroll functions are scalable, accurate, compliant, and aligned with broader business objectives.I have a passion for payroll and take pride in ensuring that every employee is paid accurately and on time—the first time. My work is driven by exceptional attention to detail, a commitment to integrity, and a deep respect for the people behind every paycheck.Specializing in global payroll transformation, I’ve guided teams through complex implementations, system migrations, and M&A integrations across ADP, Workday, CloudPay, Ceridian, Kronos, and custom platforms. I’ve built compliant payroll environments across the U.S, Canada, Mexico and APAC, while navigating SOX controls and audit requirements with confidence and precision.Working primarily within public companies, I bring extensive experience in SOX compliance, internal control ownership, and cross-functional collaboration with audit, accounting, and legal partners.Mentoring is a key part of my leadership philosophy. I build strong, detail-focused teams by providing structured documentation, hands-on training, and a culture of continuous improvement.Core Competencies:Global payroll operations & compliance (U.S, Canada, Mexico, APAC)Payroll transformation, M&A integration & system implementationPublic company experience with SOX control ownership & audit liaisonProcess improvement, automation, and operational scalingCross-functional collaboration with HR, Finance, Legal & ITTeam leadership, mentoring, and onboardingAdvanced Excel analytics, dashboards, and custom reportingWhether optimizing legacy systems or scaling payroll during rapid growth, I bring a steady, detail-driven approach to every challenge—and a passion for getting payroll right, every time.

Experience

1. Director of Payroll

   BlackLine

   Apr 2025 — Present

   Lead the strategic transformation of global payroll operations across multiple regions, including North Americas and APAC• Spearhead system enhancements, workflow redesign, and automation initiatives to optimize payroll calendars, reduce risk, and improve accuracy, compliance, and scalability• Partner with HR, Finance, and Legal to ensure SOX compliance and audit readiness across payroll functions• Mentor a high-performing team with a focus on accountability, operational excellence, and continuous improvement; designed and implemented detailed SOPs and check-off lists to ensure consistency, accuracy, and audit readiness