Senior Manager - Payroll
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Job Overview
Financial management is crucial to the performance and success of any company. The roles and responsibilities of the Coursera Finance team include accounting, financial reporting, analysis, planning, budgeting, and compliance. Problem solvers at heart, this team works to fuel Coursera’s growth by developing creative solutions in response to accounting and finance challenges.
We are looking for a highly experienced Senior Manager, Payroll, to lead and manage our global payroll operations at Coursera. This individual will be responsible for ensuring payroll compliance, accuracy, and efficiency, while serving as a key partner to our internal Finance, HR, and Legal teams. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in global payroll management, a strong understanding of payroll regulations, and the ability to provide strategic direction for the payroll function. Analytical and methodical, this leader will have a proven background in payroll administration and regulatory compliance. If you are passionate about payroll accuracy, care deeply about the employee experience, and thrive in building strong cross-functional partnerships, this role could be a great next step in your payroll career.
Responsibilities
Oversee end-to-end global payroll processing for employees in multiple countries, ensuring timely and accurate payroll execution and serve as a subject matter expert on US and international payroll matters
Lead the implementation and optimization of global payroll processes and controls, ensuring compliance with local labor laws, payroll tax regulations, and internal policies
Manage external vendor relationships and collaborate with People Operations, Equity, Finance, and Legal in the administration of payroll
Assist with month-end and quarter-end accounting close, including review of payroll journal entries, account reconciliations, and monthly payroll flux analyses
Manage payroll-related projects including year-end preparation, resolve payroll tax issues, support annual audits and other ad hoc projects
Lead, mentor, and develop a team of payroll professionals, including offshore or third-party providers
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in business administration, accounting, finance, or a related field
8 + years of progressive experience in global payroll, (with at least 3 years in a leadership role)
Experience managing payroll in a publicly traded company, including processing of stock transactions and compliance with SOX requirements
In-depth knowledge of payroll laws and best practices for various countries in North America, EMEA, and APAC
Proven expertise in payroll accounting, including journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and general ledger impacts
Preferred Qualifications
Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certification or equivalent international certification
Strong hands-on experience with Workday Payroll, ADP SmartCompliance, EY Payroll Operate
Strong problem-solving and communication skills, with the ability to interact with employees at all levels and work cross-functionally
Strong Excel skills, with experience creating pivot tables and v-lookups
Experience with NetSuite and Fidelity (or other ERP or equity platforms)
Experience with system implementations and integrations
If this opportunity interests you, you might like these courses on Coursera:
Compensation
US Zone 1 - San Francisco Metro, New York City Metro or Seattle Metro
This position is not open in Zone 1
US Zone 2 - CA (outside of SF Bay Area), CO, CT, DC, GA, IL, MA, MD, NY/NJ (other than NYC), OR, RI, TX, VA, WA (other than Seattle)
$146,000 - $183,500
US Zone 3 - all other locations not listed in Zone 1 or 2
$138,400 - $173,000
The range listed above is the expected annual base salary for this role, subject to change.
Salary is just one component of Coursera’s total rewards package. All regular employees are also eligible for a bonus program and equity in the form of RSU’s.
A number of factors are taken into account when determining pay, which includes: job level, location, training/education, business need, skill set and internal equity.
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Senior Manager - Payroll
To see similar active jobs please follow this link: Remote Human Resources jobs
Job Overview
Financial management is crucial to the performance and success of any company. The roles and responsibilities of the Coursera Finance team include accounting, financial reporting, analysis, planning, budgeting, and compliance. Problem solvers at heart, this team works to fuel Coursera’s growth by developing creative solutions in response to accounting and finance challenges.
We are looking for a highly experienced Senior Manager, Payroll, to lead and manage our global payroll operations at Coursera. This individual will be responsible for ensuring payroll compliance, accuracy, and efficiency, while serving as a key partner to our internal Finance, HR, and Legal teams. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in global payroll management, a strong understanding of payroll regulations, and the ability to provide strategic direction for the payroll function. Analytical and methodical, this leader will have a proven background in payroll administration and regulatory compliance. If you are passionate about payroll accuracy, care deeply about the employee experience, and thrive in building strong cross-functional partnerships, this role could be a great next step in your payroll career.
Responsibilities
Oversee end-to-end global payroll processing for employees in multiple countries, ensuring timely and accurate payroll execution and serve as a subject matter expert on US and international payroll matters
Lead the implementation and optimization of global payroll processes and controls, ensuring compliance with local labor laws, payroll tax regulations, and internal policies
Manage external vendor relationships and collaborate with People Operations, Equity, Finance, and Legal in the administration of payroll
Assist with month-end and quarter-end accounting close, including review of payroll journal entries, account reconciliations, and monthly payroll flux analyses
Manage payroll-related projects including year-end preparation, resolve payroll tax issues, support annual audits and other ad hoc projects
Lead, mentor, and develop a team of payroll professionals, including offshore or third-party providers
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in business administration, accounting, finance, or a related field
8 + years of progressive experience in global payroll, (with at least 3 years in a leadership role)
Experience managing payroll in a publicly traded company, including processing of stock transactions and compliance with SOX requirements
In-depth knowledge of payroll laws and best practices for various countries in North America, EMEA, and APAC
Proven expertise in payroll accounting, including journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and general ledger impacts
Preferred Qualifications
Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certification or equivalent international certification
Strong hands-on experience with Workday Payroll, ADP SmartCompliance, EY Payroll Operate
Strong problem-solving and communication skills, with the ability to interact with employees at all levels and work cross-functionally
Strong Excel skills, with experience creating pivot tables and v-lookups
Experience with NetSuite and Fidelity (or other ERP or equity platforms)
Experience with system implementations and integrations
If this opportunity interests you, you might like these courses on Coursera:
Compensation
US Zone 1 - San Francisco Metro, New York City Metro or Seattle Metro
This position is not open in Zone 1
US Zone 2 - CA (outside of SF Bay Area), CO, CT, DC, GA, IL, MA, MD, NY/NJ (other than NYC), OR, RI, TX, VA, WA (other than Seattle)
$146,000 - $183,500
US Zone 3 - all other locations not listed in Zone 1 or 2
$138,400 - $173,000
The range listed above is the expected annual base salary for this role, subject to change.
Salary is just one component of Coursera’s total rewards package. All regular employees are also eligible for a bonus program and equity in the form of RSU’s.
A number of factors are taken into account when determining pay, which includes: job level, location, training/education, business need, skill set and internal equity.
#LI-JC2