C3 AI is seeking a Payroll Manager to join our team at our Redwood City offices. In this role, you will be highly involved in various aspects of the payroll process and initiatives. We seek a hands-on, self-motivated individual with experience thriving in high-growth environments. Reporting directly to the Senior Accounting Manager, this role offers an opportunity to make a significant impact within our organization.
Please note that this position is full-time and located onsite at our Redwood City office.Responsibilities:- Process semi-monthly, multi-state US payroll, including medical benefits, FSA, ESPP, 401(k) contributions, and loans.
- Oversee and process international payroll, coordinating with local vendors or PEOs as needed.
- Manage daily stock activities such as exercise and vesting.
- Work closely with the HR team on employee matters including new hires, terminations, leaves of absence, and other changes affecting payroll.
- Maintain payroll operations by ensuring compliance with established company procedures and federal, state, and local regulations.
- Prepare payroll journal entries, assist with GL account reconciliations and flux analyses for month-end close, along with other GL and compliance-related finance team requests as needed.
- Participate in quarterly reviews, annual audits, and SOX requests.
- Serve as a backup for payroll processing in the absence of other payroll team members.
- Act as the point of contact for payroll-related questions and inquiries.
- Assist with ad hoc requests, including 401(k) audits, workers' comp audits, insurance renewals, benefits requests, and payroll cash flow reporting.
Qualifications:- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- 5+ years of experience processing multi-state U.S. payroll.
- Experience administering equity compensation (ESPP, stock option exercises, RSU vesting).
- Experience with international payroll processing or oversight.
- Experience working in a high-growth company, preferably in the software industry.
- Proficiency in daily tasks with adaptability to changing priorities.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience with NetSuite Payroll is a plus.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future company sponsorship.C3 AI provides excellent benefits, a competitive compensation package and generous equity plan.
California Base Pay Range
$98,000-$120,000 USD
