Manager, Payroll

Axonius is seeking a Payroll Manager to join our fast-growing team to oversee Payroll across the Americas. This role will be responsible for managing the day-to-day payroll operations, ensuring the timely and accurate processing of the U.S. Payroll and payroll for our International PEOs. 

The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented, system-savvy, result-driven team player with experience working in fast-paced environments. They thrive on process improvements, enjoy collaborative problem-solving, and are eager to contribute to our company’s continued growth and success. This role is a key member of the Accounting team, reporting to the Director of Accounting, and will manage 1-2 direct reports.    

Responsibilities:

• Oversee semi-monthly payroll for ~ 400 US employees across multiple states and ~100 International PEOs across 13 countries
• Manage payroll transactions to ensure accuracy, timeliness and compliance
• Ensure stock activities are properly processed and reported timely (ISOs, NQs, RSUs, etc.)
• Serve as the main contact for domestic and international payroll providers (e.g. ADP, Papaya, etc.)
• Lead pre-close and month, quarter and year end close procedures for the payroll function
• Assist with the preparation of month-end journal entries and year-end audits on an as-needed basis
• Ensure proper tax registration in new states and collaborate with the tax team to resolve payroll tax discrepancies
• Lead cross-functional projects to scale systems and improve payroll workflows
• Drive process and system improvements to enhance efficiency and minimize risk
• Proactively identify, research, and resolve day-to-day payroll issues
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key business partners (HR Comp, HR Ops, HRBP, Benefits, Commission Ops, Legal, Equity, Accounting, Finance, etc.)
• Provides excellent customer service to employees with payroll inquiries and issues
• Conduct thorough quality checks on upstream system data to payroll system for accuracy
• Maintain compliance with Sox/Internal controls and support quarterly audits
• Review and audit quarterly and annual tax filings (e.g. W-2s, forms, Form 940, Form 941, etc.)
• Assist with internal audits as needed (i.e. 401K, Workers Comp, etc.)
• Performs other accounting/finance duties and projects as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree, in Business, Accounting, Finance or relevant experience
• 7-10 years of payroll experience, including 3+ years of management experience
• Experience at a public company
• Strong knowledge of U.S. State and local tax regulations and compliance
• Hands-on experience with ADP Workforce Now
• Understanding of U.S. GAAP, SEC regulations, and SOX/Internal Controls
• High level of integrity and confidentiality in handling sensitive employee compensation data
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills, with the ability to address payroll-related inquiries
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills across all organizational levels
• Self-starter with strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Ability to identify process challenges and drive innovative solutions
• Strong project and process management skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience processing international payrolls
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certification
• Intermediate to advanced excel skills (e.g., knowledge of VLOOK-UP, Pivot Tables, SUMIF, IF statements)
• Experience with Papaya, Workday, and NetSuite
• Strong systems knowledge, including the ability to quickly learn new systems/tools
• Experience with T&E reimbursement policies and procedures

Our culture and benefits:

• Remote-first culture. We have offices in New York, Tel Aviv, Austin, São Paulo, and Washington DC, but the majority of our employees are working from home across the US and internationally. 
• Great people. Our people aren’t just great professionals, they are great people. We are all here to support each other, ready to help and do what’s best for the entire company. 
• A focus on career growth. We love seeing our people grow into new roles and work hard to ensure everyone sees and can realize a long term career path here at Axonius. We offer ongoing growth opportunities, including mentorship programs, a learning and development stipend, and company-wide courses..
• Next level benefits. 100% coverage of 2 different tiers of employee healthcare premiums. Dental, vision, and 401k match.
• Top-notch family leave options. 17 weeks of parental leave for primary caregivers and 8 weeks for secondary caregivers. Additional time off for important life events like marriage, birth of a grandchild, and more!
• We give back. Corporate social responsibility partnerships, employee giving opportunities , and volunteer time off.
• Competitive compensation. Market rate salaries, bonuses, or commissions. Stock options for all full time employees with equity refresh opportunities. 
• DEI focused. Highly supported Employee Resource Groups (ERG). Executive-level diversity and inclusion goals. Training, events, and mentorship options.

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