Payroll Accounting Manager

Навыки

Обязанности

• 01Oversee the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end payroll accounting close processes, reviewing and approving complex journal entries, accruals, and balance sheet reconciliations
• 02Perform monthly payroll flux analysis, identifying and clearly articulating drivers behind significant period-over-period movements for leadership and cross-functional stakeholders
• 03Lead payroll accounting across our global entities, with particular focus on high-complexity jurisdictions, including Netherlands, Brazil, France, Germany, and India — ensuring accurate accounting treatment, local compliance, and timely close across each location
• 04Manage complex multi-currency ledger reconciliations, foreign exchange (FX) gain/loss adjustments, and intercompany cross-charges
• 05Provide technical accounting oversight for stock-based compensation and complex commission structures, ensuring accurate recording and compliance
• 06Own payroll accounting for equity compensation programs including RSUs, stock options, and ESPP, ensuring accurate recording, tax withholding treatment, and reconciliation between equity, payroll, and the intercompany general ledger
• 07Serve as the primary point of contact for internal and external payroll accounting audits
• 08Champion compliance with internal controls (SOX), US GAAP, and multi-jurisdictional payroll tax regulations
• 09Partner with our legal team, external consultants, and banking partners to establish new subsidiaries
• 10Collaborate with Corporate Tax and Technical Accounting to set up accounting processes for new global locations
• 11Partner with PeopleOps, AP and Procurement to proactively monitor and audit independent contractor relationships , ensuring accurate general ledger classification and mitigating disguised employee risks
• 12Drive AI and automation adoption across payroll accounting, including AI-assisted reconciliation between payroll registers and the GL, automated variance detection, and leveraging the Databricks platform to streamline data flow across payroll, equity, and financial systems
• 13Hire, train, mentor, and manage a team of payroll accountants, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and high performance

Требования

• 01BA, BS Degree with a focus in Economics, Business Administration, Accounting, or Finance
• 0212+ years progressive accounting experience, with at least 5+ years specifically in payroll accounting and 2+ years in a supervisory/management role within a US multinational framework
• 03Chartered Accountant (CA) or CPA equivalent certification is required
• 04CPP is strongly preferred
• 05Equity compensation accounting experience required, including for RSUs, stock options, and ESPP — from payroll tax treatment to GL reconciliation
• 06Proven track record driving automation and AI adoption in payroll or accounting operations, with hands-on experience implementing tools that reduce manual work and improve accuracy
• 07Deep understanding of US GAAP, multi-jurisdiction tax laws, and SOX compliance
• 08Experience with cloud-based systems (e.g., SAP, Workday, Payslip) is required
• 09Proven experience partnering with local accounting teams to file statutory accounts and the flexibility to support remote teams across different geographic areas, including with US-based accounting teams