PAYROLL MANAGER

$154,000 - $161,000/Yr

Vaxcyte - San Carlos, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Hybrid - San Carlos, CA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

Vaxcyte is seeking a highly energetic and self-motivated Payroll Manager to join our growing Accounting and Finance Team. This role is responsible for all aspects of the payroll process, requiring a candidate with a can-do attitude and a customer-centric approach. The ideal candidate will have a passion for innovation and process improvement, with great attention to detail and the ability to deliver results in a high-growth environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and process all aspects of global payroll, including generating W-2s and processing benefits (health insurance, 401K, FSA, stock compensation, etc.)
• Monitor tax withholding submission requirements to taxing authorities outside of payroll cycles
• Engage in the onboarding and offboarding of employees, coordinating with external resources as needed
• Participate in the month-end close process, including journal entries and reconciliation preparations
• Serve as a backup for certain Stock Administration activities
• Look for ways to automate and improve processes for payroll and stock administration
• Maintain compliance with company policies and procedures, including SOX controls and payroll tax laws
• Perform payroll process SOX controls and participate in internal control testing
• Prepare schedules for internal and external audits and various regulatory audits
• Provide employee education and respond to inquiries regarding payroll matters
• Assist with providing various equity-related reports for accounting, tax, and audit purposes
• Assist with special projects, including ERP and other accounting-related implementations and upgrades.

Requirements

• Degree in Accounting or equivalent experience
• Minimum 10 years of full-cycle payroll experience with Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) preferred
• Experience with U.S. federal and state taxation relating to equity compensation
• General knowledge of global taxation of equity compensation
• Experience with ADP WorkforceNow and NetSuite
• International payroll experience in Switzerland and Canada strongly preferred
• Strong Excel skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks under strict deadlines with meticulous attention to detail
• Positive work ethic and organizational skills
• High attention to detail and unquestionable integrity
• Collaborative team player with the ability to partner with internal and external contacts
• Ability to work independently and adapt to changing priorities
• Ability to manage highly confidential information with professionalism
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• Comprehensive benefits
• Equity component