Senior Manager, Accounting

Job Summary:

^{We seek an experienced and strategic Senior Manager of Accounting with a proven track record in managing multi-country payroll and developing scalable financial processes for startups. The ideal candidate will lead global payroll operations, ensure compliance with international accounting standards, and design efficient processes to support a rapidly growing organization.}

Key Responsibilities:

^{Global Payroll Management:}

• ^{Oversee payroll operations across multiple countries, ensuring accuracy and compliance.}

• ^{Manage payroll providers, vendors, and in-country specialists.}

• ^{Ensure timely processing of payroll, tax filings, and compliance reporting.}

^{Accounts Payable (AP) Management:}

• ^{Lead and manage the AP team to ensure accurate and timely processing of invoices and payments.}

• ^{Establish and enforce AP policies, procedures, and internal controls.}

• ^{Collaborate with vendors and internal teams to resolve payment issues.}

^{Financial Processes Development:}

• ^{Design, implement, and optimize scalable accounting and payroll processes.}

• ^{Establish best practices for payroll accounting, reconciliations, and reporting.}

• ^{Lead automation and system enhancement projects to streamline workflows.}

^{Compliance and Audit:}

• ^{Ensure adherence to international financial reporting standards (IFRS, GAAP).}

• ^{Oversee tax compliance, payroll audits, and statutory filings.}

• ^{Maintain updated knowledge of international payroll regulations and tax laws.}

^{Team Leadership:}

• ^{Build and mentor a high-performing accounting and payroll team.}

• ^{Provide leadership, performance management, and career development.}

^{Cross-functional Collaboration:}

• ^{Partner with HR, Legal, and Finance teams to align payroll and accounting functions.}

• ^{Collaborate on compensation, benefits, and global expansion initiatives.}

Qualifications:

^{Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field. CPA, CMA, or equivalent certification preferred.}

^{Experience: Minimum of 12 years in global payroll management and financial process development, preferably in a startup environment.}

Skills:

• ^{Expertise in international payroll and multi-country tax compliance.}

• ^{Strong knowledge of payroll systems (e.g., ADP, Workday) and accounting tools.}

• ^{Excellent process design, project management, and leadership skills.}

• ^{Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial reporting tools.}

Preferred Qualifications:

• ^{Experience with ERP implementations and global expansion projects.}

• ^{Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.}