Wix

Payroll Manager

Wix$150K — $180K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business with 7-10+ years of payroll experience including international and multi-state payroll exposure.
  • 2-3 years of experience managing and developing payroll specialists or coordinators.
  • Experience in supporting internal controls and SOX compliance in a publicly traded company.
  • Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation preferred.
  • Advanced proficiency with ADP Workforce Now is required.
  • Familiarity with Enterprise HRIS platforms and advanced Excel skills.

Responsibilities

  • Manage end-to-end bi-weekly payroll processing for U.S. and Canadian teams.
  • Enforce SOX compliance and provide audit-ready documentation.
  • Administer equity compensation payroll and handle complex international taxation.
  • Collaborate with HR, Legal, Tax, and Accounting for accurate GL mapping and timely month-end closes.
  • Oversee relationships with third-party payroll providers and lead system upgrades.

Benefits

  • Company RSUs as part of the compensation package.
Full Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Payroll Manager to lead end-to-end multi-state and international payroll processing for a global, publicly traded company. This person will own strict compliance with federal, state, and global regulations, oversee SOX controls, manage complex equity taxation, and partner closely with HR and Finance teams. This role will also manage a small team of payroll specialists. On a day to day basis, you will: • Manage end-to-end bi-weekly payroll processing for geographically distributed teams across the U.S. and Canada. • Enforce Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance, maintain clear segregation of duties, and provide audit-ready documentation and reconciliations. • Administer payroll for equity compensation (RSUs, stock options, ESPP) and handle complex tax treatments for international employee mobility and expat relocations. • Partner with People (HR), Legal, Tax, and Accounting teams to ensure correct General Ledger (GL) mapping, accruals, and timely month-end close. • Oversee relationships with third-party payroll providers (e.g., ADP, Oracle, Fidelity) and lead system upgrades and automations to scale the business. Note: We are seeking NY-based candidates who are able and willing to work on-site three days per week. Qualifications • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business with 7-10+ years of progressive payroll experience, including international and multi-state exposure. • Minimum of 2-3 years of experience managing, mentoring, and developing payroll specialists or coordinators. • Direct experience supporting internal controls and SOX compliance in a publicly traded environment. • Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation is strongly preferred. • Advanced proficiency and hands-on experience with ADP Workforce Now for processing and reporting is required. • Familiarity with Enterprise HRIS platforms, advanced Excel skills, and a proven ability to design and implement automation and AI-driven solutions to streamline payroll workflows. Must Have • Public company payroll and SOX compliance experience • Hands-on experience with ADP Workforce Now • Multi-state and international payroll processing experience • Equity compensation and expat/mobility tax knowledge Additional Information We are Wix's US Finance Team. We support all of our US operations with payments, employee expenses, payroll, and benefits administration. We're a group of fun-loving professionals who love numbers and helping employees with all the finance-related questions they have. The approximate base compensation is $150,000 - 180,000. In addition to base pay you will receive company RSUs as part of the compensation package. The final offer may vary and will be determined by various factors including candidate profile and ideal qualifications.

About Wix

Wix is a cloud-based web development platform that allows users to create websites and mobile applications. The company was founded in 2006 by Avishai Abrahami, Nadav Abrahami, and Giora Kaplan and is headquartered in Tel Aviv, Israel. Wix has over 180 million registered users in 190 countries and offers a range of services, including website design, hosting, and e-commerce. The company went public on the NASDAQ in 2013 and has a market capitalization of over $10 billion.
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Size
4,789 employees
Market Cap
$4.3 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$216.5 million
5 Year Trend
+34.3%
Revenue
$988.7 million
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