Manager, Global Payroll

SUMMARY

The Manager, Global Payroll will oversee Avetta’s worldwide payroll cycle end to end including processing payroll and recording all expenses and accruals. This a key opportunity for a manager to scale with a growing employee basis. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with global payroll, deep understanding of payroll accounting, experience scaling payroll processes and building efficient processes.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversee the worldwide payroll cycle – collect and validate supporting documentation, process and remit payroll and associated withholdings, prepare payroll journal entries in multiple currencies, including accruals for month-end, perform reconciliations for payroll G/L accounts for the US, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, India, and UK; record bank impact for all payroll accounts
• Manage global payroll vendors, in-country providers, and third-party providers including issue resolution and vendor performance
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, local, and international payroll laws through partnership with Tax and Legal; ensure accurate withholding and reporting of non-cash compensation and payroll taxation of equity awards
• Lead, coach, and develop payroll team members
• Establish documentation of payroll processes and cross-training of team members
• Collaborate with the HR, FP&A, and other departments to simplify employee pay-related reporting and the pay modification process
• Partner with HR and Sales Ops to administer and calculate bonus and commission plans ensuring accurate and timely payment and recording capitalization as appropriate in the GL
• Own and review all payroll G/L accounts, assess variances, and report actual performance against budget and forecast
• Fund and manage 401(k) enrollments and contributions; support annual Form 5500 filings and 401(k) audit processes
• Ensure benefit bills have been reconciled and processed for payment through the AP department
• Lead payroll automation and process improvement initiatives including partnering the HR and IT for any HRIS or payroll system changes or integrations for best in class process and deliverables.
• Continuous assessment of payroll team work structure with roles, ownership, and deliverables and execute adjustments as needed.
• Design and operate internal controls, documentation, and preparation of payroll support for the consolidated financial statement audit under US GAAP
• Take on special projects as deemed necessary by the executive team

IDEAL EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION & TRAINING:

• ADP Workforce Now experience required
• NetSuite and Rippling experience, preferred
• CPP or equivalent payroll certification, preferred
• 7+ years of payroll experience including multi-state US payroll and international payroll experience
• 5+ years accounting experience required
• 3+ years management experience in a high-growth, fast-paced environment
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or equivalent field required
• Advanced Excel skills (advanced filtering, xlookup, pivot tables)
• Proven experience working in a team under pressure to meet deadlines
• Trustworthiness and high level of confidentiality