Director of Token Payroll, Toku

• The ideal candidate will be a hands-on leader with a minimum of 7 years of experience in payroll management, ideally with exposure to crypto and blockchain technologies
• MBA, BS or equivalent degrees
• 7+ years of financial management experience, including payroll operations and leadership skills
• Strong understanding of global payroll laws, tax regulations, and compliance standards
• Experience in early or late-stage global startups
• Deep understanding of payroll regulations, accounting principles, and SEC/IRS regulations
• Strong attention to detail, analytical problem-solving skills, and organizational abilities
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
• Entrepreneurial mindset and a track record of identifying growth opportunities
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively in a remote and agile environment
• A hustler mentality with a history of founding companies or side projects

Desirable

• Toku is looking for an experienced payroll leader to support the growth and development of our complex global financial infrastructure
• Reporting directly to the Head of Finance, this role offers a unique opportunity to oversee and optimize both our fiat payroll and crypto payroll infrastructure
• This role will work closely with the founders as well and be in a client-facing role
• Manage payroll operations across EMEA and APAC regions, overseeing payrolls in upwards of 15 countries
• Liaise with internal stakeholders to collect and organize payroll data to meet payroll calendar requirements
• Review and reconcile payroll data within agreed-upon timeframes to ensure accurate and compliant payments to employees and third parties
• Maintain up-to-date records, processes, and procedures, ensuring compliance with payroll regulations across multiple jurisdictions
• Monitor payroll provider performance and ensure the implementation of new country payrolls aligns with business standards
• Troubleshoot and resolve payroll-related issues from start to finish
• Be responsible for statutory filing requirements and stay current on payroll compliance for countries under your purview
• Serve as the first line of contact for internal employees, external parties, partners, and vendors regarding payroll inquiries
• Stay abreast of global payroll regulations, tax laws, and compliance requirements, particularly as they pertain to cryptocurrency transactions
• Work closely with the Customer Success and Implementation teams to ensure smooth onboarding and ongoing experience for our clients