Payroll Manager

Wealthfront; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 142,000; Full time

Job summary

Wealthfront is seeking a Senior Payroll Manager to join our Finance & Accounting team and help build scalable payroll operations for a high-growth company. You will oversee semi-monthly payroll processes, ensure accuracy, and collaborate with Accounting, Finance, Human Strategy, Legal, and external advisors.

Reporting to the Senior Manager of Accounting, you will drive compliance with U.S. GAAP, manage tax and equity payroll tasks, and streamline workflows using technology to improve data

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of relevant experience in payroll or related accounting/finance roles.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA preferred.
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP, internal controls, and compliance requirements.
• Hands-on experience with payroll systems (Namely/ADP/Dayforce preferred).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, NetSuite, Bill.com, and Expensify.
• Exceptional attention to detail with clear communication across levels.
• Problem-solving mindset and high ethical standards.

Responsibilities

• Process semi-monthly payroll accurately and on time, including data uploads, personnel records, and complex deductions.
• Handle equity payroll tasks for stock options, RSUs, and ESPP; manage tax mobility across jurisdictions.
• Collaborate with payroll provider to ensure accurate tax returns and amend as needed.
• Perform year-end reconciliations and respond to state tax notices.
• Address payroll audit requests and prepare specialized reports for senior management.
• Record payroll-related journal entries respecting U.S. GAAP.
• Work with Vendors and Human Strategy to resolve issues and streamline workflows using technology.
• Research and resolve payroll-related issues as requested.

Skills

Payroll processing

GAAP knowledge

Analytical skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Data confidentiality

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA preferred

Tools

Namely

ADP

Dayforce

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

NetSuite

Bill.com

Expensify

Job description

Wealthfront is seeking a Senior, Payroll Manager to join our Finance & Accounting team and help build scalable infrastructure to support a dynamic, high-growth organization. This role will be assisting with end-to-end payroll operations, partnering closely with Accounting, Finance, Human Strategy, Legal, and external advisors.

Reporting to the Senior Manager of Accounting, you will play a critical role in ensuring accuracy, compliance, and operational excellence across the payroll function. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, solutions-driven, and energized by improving processes in a fast-paced environment.

Wealthfront is seeking a Senior, Payroll Manager to join our Finance & Accounting team and help build scalable infrastructure to support a dynamic, high-growth organization. This role will be assisting with end-to-end payroll operations, partnering closely with Accounting, Finance, Human Strategy, Legal, and external advisors.

Reporting to the Senior Manager of Accounting, you will play a critical role in ensuring accuracy, compliance, and operational excellence across the payroll function. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, solutions-driven, and energized by improving processes in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for timely and accurate processing of the semi-monthly payroll, including the upload of payroll data, maintenance of personnel records, and processing of complex deductions such as levies and garnishments
• Responsible for all equity-related payroll tasks, including the taxation of stock options, RSUs, and ESPP. Lead the payroll processing for tax mobility to ensure compliance with varying tax jurisdictions
• Work closely with our payroll provider to ensure accurate tax returns. Prepare and review payroll and tax amendments, auditing the work performed by the payroll provider for accuracy
• Perform comprehensive year-end reports reconciliations to ensure accuracy. Communicate directly with state agencies to resolve tax notices and inquiries
• Responsible for payroll related audit requests. Perform large-scale data mapping to prepare specialized reports for senior management regarding payroll costs and tax liabilities
• Responsible for payroll related journal entries and ensuring proper accounting treatment under U.S. GAAP
• Consult with appropriate vendors and Human Strategy to resolve employee issues. Collaborate with Human Strategy to streamline workflows, leveraging technology to enhance data integrity, automate manual tasks, and improve employee experience
• Research and resolve payroll-related issues and other payroll tasks, as requested

Requirements:

• 4-6 years of relevant experience in payroll or related accounting/finance roles
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA preferred
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP, internal controls, and compliance requirements
• Hands‑on experience with payroll systems (e.g., Namely/ADP/Dayforce preferred)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, NetSuite, Bill.com, and Expensify (or similar systems)
• Exceptional attention to detail with the ability to communicate clearly at all levels of the organization
• Strong problem‑solving skills and a proactive, solutions‑oriented mindset
• High ethical standards and commitment to data accuracy and confidentiality
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment
• Enthusiasm for leveraging technology to improve business processes
• Collaborative, customer‑centric approach with a strong team orientation

Estimated annual salary: $120,000 - $141,500 plus equity and a discretionary bonus.

Benefits include medical, vision, dental, 401K plan, generous time off, parental leave, wellness reimbursements, professional development, employee investing discount, and more!

About Wealthfront

Here at Wealthfront, our mission is to create a financial system that favors people, not institutions. We do this by leveraging technology to build powerful, low-cost, and easy‑to‑use financial products that help modern investors grow and manage their money.

We started with the ambition to transform the investment advisory business. By automating strategies typically reserved for the wealthy, we unlocked access to high quality investment advice for a digitally‑native generation that was underserved by traditional institutions. Since then, we’ve expanded to a full suite of products designed to help our clients turn their savings into long‑term wealth, including:

• A Cash Account that, through our partner banks, offers one of the highest annual percentage yields on uninvested cash in the industry, while providing instant and secure access to your money with no account fees and a full suite of checking features.
• A zero‑commission Stock Investing Account with 50+ handpicked collections that help DIY investors discover new companies and make smarter investing decisions.
• Multiple automated investing portfolios designed to unlock tax savings through sophisticated strategies like fixed income, tax‑loss harvesting, and direct indexing—which we offer at industry‑leading low costs and accessible minimums.

Our award‑winning products have attracted over 1 million clients who trust us with more than $90 billion of their hard earned savings—and we’re far from done. If you’re inspired to help us reshape the financial industry as we create our next chapter, let’s talk!

For more information please visit www.wealthfront.com .We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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Disclosures: All investing involves risk, including the possible loss of principal. Tax‑Loss Harvesting benefits vary depending on the client’s entire tax and investment profile. Wealthfront doesn’t provide tax advice. The Cash Account is offered by Wealthfront Brokerage LLC (“Wealthfront Brokerage”), Member of FINRA/SIPC. Wealthfront Brokerage is not a bank. We convey funds to partner banks who accept and maintain deposits, provide the variable interest rate, and provide access to FDIC pass‑through insurance. Investment management and advisory services–which are not FDIC insured–are provided by Wealthfront Advisers LLC (“Wealthfront Advisers”), an SEC‑registered investment adviser. The checking features offered in the Wealthfront Cash Account are provided by Green Dot Bank, Member FDIC. Fees and Eligibility requirements may apply to certain checking features, please see the Deposit Account Agreement for details.

By “award‑winning products”, please refer to www.wealthfront.com/reviews for more information.Wealthfront Corporation oversees Total Client Assets and Trusted Clients through Wealthfront Advisers and Wealthfront Brokerage. Wealthfront Advisers and Wealthfront Brokerage are wholly owned subsidiaries of Wealthfront Corporation.