Global Payroll Manager — Equity & Compliance (Onsite)

C3 AI; Redwood City (CA); On-site; USD 98,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

C3 AI in Redwood City, CA, seeks a Payroll Manager to own and optimize our US and international payroll processes in a fast-growing software company.

The role partners with HR and finance to ensure compliance, manage stock-related activities, and deliver accurate payroll results for semi-monthly cycles and audits.

Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States and have 5+ years of multi-state payroll experience, including ESPP/RSU activities, with strong Excel skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or 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 software company.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and payroll reporting.
• Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

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.

Skills

Multi-state US payroll experience

Equity compensation experience

International payroll processing

High-growth software industry

Strong communication skills

Adaptability to changing priorities

Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

NetSuite Payroll

Job description

C3 AI in Redwood City, CA, seeks a Payroll Manager to own and optimize our US and international payroll processes in a fast-growing software company.

The role partners with HR and finance to ensure compliance, manage stock-related activities, and deliver accurate payroll results for semi-monthly cycles and audits.

Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States and have 5+ years of multi-state payroll experience, including ESPP/RSU activities, with strong Excel skills.