Global Payroll Lead — Multi-Region & Compliance

Gogo; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 76,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Immediate vesting 401k plan

Paid time off and volunteer time off

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Gogo in Denver, CO is seeking a seasoned Global Payroll Leader to manage international payroll across EMEA, APAC, and Americas, ensuring timely, accurate processing and regulatory compliance.

You will supervise a payroll team, optimize systems such as Workday or ADP GlobalView, collaborate with HR and Finance, and drive process improvements with a SOX focus. This is a full-time, on-site role in the Denver area.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field.
• CPA, CPP, or equivalent certification preferred.
• 5-8+ years of payroll experience, including multi-country/international payroll.
• Strong background in accounting, reconciliations, and financial close.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the full-cycle international payroll process across multiple regions (EMEA, APAC, Americas).
• Ensure timely and accurate payroll processing in compliance with local laws and regulations.
• Coordinate with global payroll vendors and in-country partners.
• Review payroll inputs for accuracy (earnings, deductions, taxes, benefits, equity).
• Support audits and SOX compliance.
• Prepare payroll-related journal entries and reconciliations.
• Partner with accounting on month-end and year-end close processes.
• Analyze payroll variances and resolve discrepancies.
• Mentor payroll team members and provide training on systems and processes.
• Drive system improvements and integrations with HRIS and Finance Transformation teams.

Skills

Workday

ADP GlobalView

SAP

Excel advanced

Oracle ERP

NetSuite

SOX controls

Cross-functional leadership

Global payroll

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance/business

CPA/CPP preferred

Tools

Workday

ADP GlobalView

SAP

Oracle

NetSuite

Business Central

Job description

Gogo in Denver, CO is seeking a seasoned Global Payroll Leader to manage international payroll across EMEA, APAC, and Americas, ensuring timely, accurate processing and regulatory compliance.

You will supervise a payroll team, optimize systems such as Workday or ADP GlobalView, collaborate with HR and Finance, and drive process improvements with a SOX focus. This is a full-time, on-site role in the Denver area.