Global Payroll & Equity Accounting Lead

Databricks Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Databricks Inc. is seeking a Senior Payroll Accountant to drive day-to-day and month-end payroll accounting for a global scope. You will prepare payroll entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and variance analyses while coordinating with cross-functional teams across time zones.

The role emphasizes equity compensation accounting, multi-jurisdiction tax handling, and collaboration with the Payroll Operations team to streamline processes using cloud-based systems and automation initiatives.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Economics, Business Administration, Accounting, or Finance required.
• 6–8 years general accounting, at least 4+ years payroll-focused.
• CA or CPA equivalent strongly preferred.
• Experience with equity compensation accounting (RSUs, stock options, ESPP) a plus.
• Experience supporting annual statutory audits and cross-team collaboration across time zones.
• Exposure to high-complexity jurisdictions (NL, BR, FR, DE, IN) a plus.
• Hands-on experience with cloud-based accounting systems and US GAAP.
• Interest in automation/AI in payroll or accounting operations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare payroll journal entries for salaries, bonuses, commissions, equity comp, and multi-state/international taxes.
• Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations and resolve variances.
• Perform monthly payroll flux analysis and investigate major movements.
• Account for equity compensation programs and reconcile with GL.
• Handle payroll accounting across global entities and complex jurisdictions.
• Collaborate with Payroll Operations to fix discrepancies between payroll and GL.
• Support audits and maintain SOPs; assist with new international subsidiaries.

Skills

Payroll accounting

US GAAP

Equity compensation

Automation & AI

Variance analysis

Cloud-based systems

Education

BA/BS in Economics, Business Administration, Accounting or Finance

Tools

Cloud-based accounting software

ERP systems

Job description

Databricks Inc. is seeking a Senior Payroll Accountant to drive day-to-day and month-end payroll accounting for a global scope. You will prepare payroll entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and variance analyses while coordinating with cross-functional teams across time zones.

The role emphasizes equity compensation accounting, multi-jurisdiction tax handling, and collaboration with the Payroll Operations team to streamline processes using cloud-based systems and automation initiatives.