Accounting Manager (Payroll and Equity)

Overview

This role involves managing global payroll accounting and equity administration for a fast-growing AI company. The position requires a strong accounting background with experience in handling external payroll providers and the full payroll cycle, including funding, reviewing reports, preparing journal entries, and reconciliations. 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.

Responsibilities

Global Payroll Accounting

• Manage outsourced payroll providers across multiple regions (US, APAC, 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 with support from external 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 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 7 years of experience in corporate accounting, including international and payroll accounting (reviewing, approving, funding, journal entries, reconciliations)
• At least 2 years of Big 4 public accounting experience preferred or equivalent solid accounting and internal control knowledge
• Experience in software or SaaS industries preferred
• In-depth knowledge of GAAP, month-end close processes, and operational and international accounting procedures related to payroll
• Experience managing outside service providers in an international multi-entity environment
• Strong time management and project management skills to meet critical deadlines
• Advanced proficiency in MS Excel and familiarity with MS Office and G-Suite
• Excellent 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

• Market leader in total rewards
• 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