Accounting Manager (Payroll and Equity)

Overview

This role involves managing global payroll accounting and equity administration for a high-growth AI company. The position requires a strong accounting background with experience in managing external payroll providers and handling the full payroll cycle, including funding, reviewing payroll reports, preparing journal entries, and reconciling accounts. The role is detail-oriented and hands-on, collaborating with external partners and internal teams to ensure compliance and accurate financial reporting.

This is a temporary, remote position based in the United States, with a preference for candidates in the Pacific Time Zone. There is potential for conversion to full-time employment.

Responsibilities

Global Payroll Accounting

• Manage outsourced payroll providers across multiple regions including the US, APAC, and EMEA
• Ensure timely and accurate recording of payroll-related journal entries
• Reconcile payroll-related accounts such as payroll accruals, bonuses, commissions, and taxes
• Monitor compliance with local payroll tax regulations and labor laws in coordination with external payroll providers
• Manage payment processes to employees, payroll providers, and tax authorities
• Support 401(k) administration
• Respond to employee payroll-related inquiries
• Provide analysis on payroll-related costs
• Support audit requests as needed

Equity Management & Accounting

• Manage global equity administration, specifically using Carta
• Ensure accurate accounting and reporting of stock-based compensation and equity transactions, including journal entries and timely reconciliations
• Collaborate with People Operations and Legal teams on equity-related transactions and disclosures
• Facilitate the annual 409A valuation process with external service providers

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in corporate accounting, including international and payroll accounting responsibilities such as reviewing, approving, funding, journal entry preparation, and reconciliations
• At least 2 years of experience in Big 4 public accounting or equivalent solid accounting and internal control knowledge preferred
• Experience in the software or SaaS industry is preferred
• In-depth knowledge of GAAP, month-end close processes, and operational and international accounting procedures related to payroll accounting
• Experience managing outside service providers in an international multi-entity environment
• Strong time management and project management skills to meet critical business deadlines
• Advanced proficiency in MS Excel and familiarity with MS Office tools and G-Suite
• Strong analytical skills, accuracy, and attention to detail
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Experience with systems such as NetSuite, SAP S/4Hana, Bill.com, ADP Workforce Now, Deel, and GoGlobal

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive total rewards package
• Remote-friendly and flexible working environment
• Opportunities for career growth

Location

• Remote position based in the United States
• Preference for candidates located in the Pacific Time Zone