Director of Payroll, Figma

• Figma is seeking a strategic and hands-on Director, Payroll to lead its Global Payroll team
• 10+ years of experience in a global payroll leadership role at a public company
• Expertise in processing stock-related payroll transactions, including stock options, RSU vestings, and ESPPs, while ensuring compliance with tax withholding and reporting requirements
• Deep understanding of HRIS systems and their integration with payroll systems
• Proven experience in designing, implementing, and maintaining SOX-compliant payroll processes, including the ability to develop and maintain control documentation and ensure audit readiness
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with keen attention to detail
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with employees, internal teams, and external partners

Desirable

• This is a high-impact leadership role responsible for leading all aspects of a global payroll function
• The role will focus on handling all payroll processes, ensuring compliance, and driving continuous improvements
• You will also play a critical role in driving public company readiness processes, helping to scale and align payroll operations with the requirements of a public company environment
• This role will report to the Senior Director, Assistant Controller
• This is a temporary role available for a fixed term of 12 months in the United States. It can be held from one of our US hubs or remotely
• Lead and oversee all aspects of global payroll operations, ensuring accurate and timely processing across multiple countries and PEO arrangements
• Manage and mentor a global payroll team of four professionals, fostering continuous learning, professional development, and a high-performance culture
• Drive process improvements and standardization across payroll operations to support scalability and compliance in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
• Collaborate cross-functionally with People Operations, HRIS, Benefits, Accounting, Equity, and Tax teams on payroll-related initiatives, including integrations, new entity setup and system enhancements
• Support public company readiness by enhancing internal controls, documentation, and reporting in line with SOX and other regulatory requirements
• Create, maintain, and enforce payroll policies, procedures, and internal documentation to ensure operational consistency and compliance with global labor and tax laws

• To ensure the integrity of our hiring process and facilitate a more personal connection, we require all candidates keep their cameras on during video interviews. Additionally, if hired you will be required to attend in person onboarding