Senior Payroll Manager, Coursera

• 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

Desirable

• 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
• 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