Payroll Strategy Leader, US & Canada

Asana, Inc.; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 190,000 - 223,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mental health benefits

Career coaching

Family building benefits

Retirement plans

Office dining options

Job summary

Asana, Inc. is seeking a strategic Senior Manager, Payroll to lead our US and Canada payroll function from our San Francisco office with an office-centric hybrid schedule.

You will act as the payroll subject matter expert, ensure payroll continuity and compliance, strengthen controls and processes, mentor the payroll team, and partner with Accounting, HR, Tax, Legal and external providers during growth and international expansion.

Qualifications

• Experience leading payroll for US/Canada in a public company or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of payroll accounting, SOX controls, and internal controls.
• Ability to collaborate cross-functionally with Finance, HR, Tax and Legal.

Responsibilities

• Lead the accurate processing of multi-state US and Canada payrolls while ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Act as the payroll subject matter expert and drive payroll process improvements.
• Strengthen payroll controls, SOX compliance, and audit readiness.
• Partner with Accounting on reconciliations, month-end close, and accruals.
• Mentor and develop the payroll team through effective communication.

Skills

Payroll leadership

Multi-state US & Canada payroll

SOX compliance

Payroll accounting

Internal controls

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business

CPP certification (bonus)

Tools

Workday

ADP

NetSuite

Job description

Asana, Inc. is seeking a strategic Senior Manager, Payroll to lead our US and Canada payroll function from our San Francisco office with an office-centric hybrid schedule.

You will act as the payroll subject matter expert, ensure payroll continuity and compliance, strengthen controls and processes, mentor the payroll team, and partner with Accounting, HR, Tax, Legal and external providers during growth and international expansion.