Senior Manager, Accounting

Job Description

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.