Senior Payroll Leader — US & Canada (Hybrid)

Asana; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Asana is seeking a strategic Senior Manager, Payroll to lead our US and Canada payroll function from San Francisco. You will ensure payroll continuity, compliance, and scalable processes during a period of growth, while mentoring and developing the payroll team in a hybrid office setting.

You’ll collaborate with Accounting, HR, and Tax to manage reconciliations, SOX controls, and audits, while driving automation and improving payroll policies across multi-state operations.

Qualifications

• Experience leading payroll in a public company or large multi-state environment.
• Deep knowledge of US and Canada payroll regulations and internal controls.
• Proven ability to partner with Accounting, HR, Tax, and Legal.

Responsibilities

• Lead accurate, timely processing of US and Canada payrolls across multiple states and provinces.
• Serve as the payroll subject matter expert on complex matters and policy development.
• Enhance payroll processes, automation, SOX controls, and audit readiness.
• Maintain payroll documentation and strengthen internal controls.
• Collaborate with Accounting on reconciliations, accruals, and month-end close.
• Manage payroll vendors and external service relationships for excellence.
• Mentor and develop the payroll team with proactive knowledge sharing.

Skills

Payroll leadership

SOX compliance

Multi-state payroll

Team development

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

Payroll software

Job description

Asana is seeking a strategic Senior Manager, Payroll to lead our US and Canada payroll function from San Francisco. You will ensure payroll continuity, compliance, and scalable processes during a period of growth, while mentoring and developing the payroll team in a hybrid office setting.

You’ll collaborate with Accounting, HR, and Tax to manage reconciliations, SOX controls, and audits, while driving automation and improving payroll policies across multi-state operations.