Senior Payroll Specialist

CG Oncology; United States; Remote; USD 111,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading biotechnology company, CG Oncology, is seeking a Senior Payroll Specialist to ensure accurate payroll execution in a high-growth environment. The role involves managing full-cycle payroll operations, collaborating with HR and Finance, and ensuring compliance with SOX controls. Potential candidates should possess significant payroll experience along with expertise in payroll systems. Join CG Oncology to contribute to their mission of combating bladder cancer and enjoy a competitive salary package along with remote working benefits.

Benefits

Unlimited Flexible Time Off

401K with company matching

Health insurance (medical, dental, vision)

Life insurance

Annual performance bonuses

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive payroll experience in biotech or pharma.
• Experience in equity and incentive compensation.
• Strong understanding of SOX controls.

Responsibilities

• Lead full cycle, multi-state U.S. payroll processing.
• Manage payroll transaction workflows.
• Support quarterly and year-end payroll filings.

Skills

Payroll Processing

Collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

Rippling

ADP

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About CG Oncology, Inc.

Are you ready to make a difference in the world and become part of our patient-centered team that is focused on Attacking Bladder Cancer for a Better Tomorrow? At CG Oncology, we believe that by having exceptionally talented individuals on our team who share our passion and enjoy working together, we can truly achieve our Vision and Mission to benefit patients around the world.

About CG Oncology, Inc.

Are you ready to make a difference in the world and become part of our patient-centered team that is focused on Attacking Bladder Cancer for a Better Tomorrow? At CG Oncology, we believe that by having exceptionally talented individuals on our team who share our passion and enjoy working together, we can truly achieve our Vision and Mission to benefit patients around the world.

Every day we are making significant advancements across our multiple pipelines and are growing rapidly to meet the needs of our patients who cannot afford to wait to benefit from our novel immunotherapies. Please review this job posting and our Values and if they resonate with you and are what you expect from your organization and team, then we would like to hear from you.

About The Role

The Senior Payroll Specialist plays a mission-critical role in ensuring the accurate and compliant execution of payroll across a dynamic, high-growth, and publicly traded biotechnology company. This individual will manage all aspects of payroll operations, including base pay, variable/incentive compensation, vehicle reimbursement, and equity-related payments, while navigating complex tax, audit, and compliance environments. A strong collaborator and communicator, the Senior Payroll Specialist partners closely with HR and cross-functional teams to align data, resolve discrepancies, and deliver an exceptional employee experience. The ideal candidate brings demonstrated expertise in managing payroll at a public company and has worked with systems such as Rippling, ADP, E-Trade, and platforms handling 401(k), ESPP, and global payroll providers.

Location: Remote

Essential Functions

• Lead full-cycle, multi-state U.S. payroll processing with precision and compliance for exempt and non-exempt employees, including incentive-based and equity-related payments.
• Manage workflows to ensure all payroll transactions, inclusive of adjustments and amendments, are processed accurately and timely.
• Partner with HR and Finance to ensure accurate employee records, timely updates, and data synchronization across systems.
• Oversee equity compensation payments, coordinating with internal equity administrators and vendors and applying correct tax treatment.
• Support quarterly and year end payroll activities ensuring accuracy of payroll filings, 1099s and W2 documents.
• Ensure SOX compliance by following internal controls and supporting relevant documentation and testing.
• Review international payroll processed by global Employer of Record (EOR) vendors, ensuring accuracy and compliance with contractual terms.
• Prepare and reconcile payroll data including payroll and benefits systems, 401(k), and equity platforms.
• Participate in internal and external audits (e.g., SOX, equity, payroll, process audits) and provide audit-ready documentation.
• Identify and implement payroll process improvements, automation opportunities, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Respond to employee inquiries and provide high-touch support with accuracy, professionalism, and confidentiality
  
  

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.

• 5+ years of progressive payroll experience, ideally in a publicly traded biotech, pharma, or life sciences company.
• Experience with equity and incentive compensation, tax withholding, vehicle reimbursements, and expense support.
• Hands-on experience working with Rippling and/or ADP payroll systems.
• Strong understanding of SOX controls and experience participating in payroll and process audits.
• Exposure to reviewing international payroll through EOR models.
  
  

Please note that CG Oncology does not accept unsolicited information and/or resumes from search firms or agencies for our job postings. Any resumes or client information submitted to our careers page or any employee of CG Oncology by any search firm or agency without an applicable contract in place will become the property of CG Oncology and no fee(s) will be paid.

Total Rewards

CG Oncology offers very competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards, helping to support and reward our global team of high-performing employees focused on developing bladder-saving therapeutics for patients afflicted with bladder cancer.

• HIGHLY COMPETITIVE SALARIES
• ANNUAL PERFORMANCE/MERIT REVIEWS
• ANNUAL PERFORMANCE BONUSES
• EQUITY
• SPECIAL RECOGNITION
  
  

Well-Being Benefits

In addition to our Total Rewards, CG Oncology offers a variety of Well-Being Benefits to meet the majority of the needs of our unique and growing workforce. These benefits are designed to support our team to achieve a healthy balance between work and their personal lives to remain refreshed, engaged, and creating an environment where each person can find a deeper meaning and purpose in their work.

Well-Being Benefits eligibility begins the 1st of the month after hire. While a majority of these benefits are for our US-based workforce, we continue to assess comparable levels of benefits for our international team members that are aligned with country-specific regulations and their national programs offered.

• FULLY REMOTE WORK ENVIRONMENT
• REST AND RECHARGE BENEFITS - Unlimited Flexible Time Off
• HOLIDAYS –In 2025 we will observe 14 holidays
• RETIREMENT – 401K with 100% company Safe Harbor match up to 4% of base salary
• HEALTH (MEDICAL, DENTAL, VISION) – PPO & HDHP – Cigna/Principal
• HEALTH SPENDING ACCOUNTS - HSA (with Annual Company Contribution), FSA, FSA-DC
• ILLNESS & DISABILITY PROTECTION – Company Paid LTD Coverage + Voluntary Plans
• LIFE INSURANCE – Company Paid 1 x base salary + Voluntary Plans
• ADDITIONAL EXCLUSIVE BENEFITS – Voluntary Legal, Pet, Plus More
  
  

CG Oncology Is An Equal Opportunity Employer

All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. At CG Oncology, we are building a community of intelligent and passionate team members that share our Vision, Mission and Values, and while the biotechnology space can feel limited in BIPOC, non-binary and even female representation, we endeavor to make hiring decisions that will continue to grow and support our team in the direction of maintaining cultural diversity and sustainability.

The Pay Range For This Role Is

111,000 - 130,000 USD per year(remote)

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Human Resources

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