Senior Manager, Corporate Accounting

ABOUT VERCEL: Vercel is the agentic infrastructure company. We free people and agents to ship what’s next. For more than a decade, Vercel has shaped how the web is built. As the team behind Next.js, v0, and AI SDK, we create products that help builders move from idea to production with speed, security, and exceptional developer experience. Now, software is entering a new era, and the next generation of products will not just be used by people. They will be built, extended, and operated by agents. We are building the platform for that future, trusted by companies like OpenAI, PayPal, Ramp, Supreme, and millions of developers worldwide. Whether you’re building our products, supporting our customers, growing our community, or shaping our story, you’ll help define what comes next. ABOUT THE ROLE: As a Senior Payroll Analyst, you’ll be a critical engine keeping our global payroll running accurately and on time. This isn’t a role for someone who wants to maintain the status quo. You’ll own multi-jurisdiction payroll execution across 34 US states and Canada, drive continuous process improvements, and serve as a key partner to HR, Finance, and Legal as we scale. This role collaborates closely with People Operations and Accounting. If you’re based within a pre-determined commuting distance of one of our offices (SF, NY, London, or Berlin), the role includes in-office anchor days on Monday, Tuesday, and Friday. If you're located beyond that distance, the role is fully remote. For location-specific details, please connect with our recruiting team. WHAT YOU WILL DO: * Process full-cycle, multi-state US, payroll end-to-end across bi-weekly and semi-monthly pay cycles using ADP Workforce Now and Workday. * Work with third party providers to process Canada and LATAM payrolls * Reconcile payroll data between Workday HRIS and ADP WFN, ensuring accuracy of earnings, deductions, taxes, and benefits contributions before each pay run. * Manage multi-state tax compliance across all 34 active states including new-hire reporting, SUI/SIT registration, local tax setup, and year-end W-2/T4 processing. * Administer Canadian payroll in compliance with federal and provincial requirements (source deductions, ROEs, T4s, and year-end remittances). * Partner with HR, Total Rewards, and Finance to process payroll changes including new hires, terminations, LOAs, equity compensation events, and off-cycle payments. * Identify, document, and lead process improvement initiatives that increase accuracy, reduce manual effort, and scale with company growth - you’ll be expected to leave each process better than you found it. * Support payroll audits, internal controls reviews, and SOX-adjacent compliance activities as the company moves toward an IPO-ready finance posture. * Serve as a tier-2 escalation point for employee payroll inquiries, resolving issues with speed and professionalism. * Monitor regulatory changes in federal, state/provincial, and local tax law and proactively flag impacts to the team. * Contribute to the buildout of payroll infrastructure to support international expansion beyond the US and Canada. ABOUT YOU: * 4 - 7 years of payroll experience, with at least 3 years handling multi-state US payroll at scale (1,000+ employees). * Hands-on proficiency with ADP Workforce Now (WFN); you know it deeply, not just surface-level. * Experience with Workday as an HRIS, including integration data flows between Workday and a payroll processor. * Demonstrated experience processing Canadian payroll, including provincial compliance and year-end requirements. * A track record of owning and shipping process automations & improvementsStrong grasp of US payroll tax concepts: federal withholding, FICA, SUI/SIT, imputed income, supplemental wages, and equity-related taxation (RSUs, NSOs, ISOs). * Meticulous attention to detail paired with the ability to prioritize in a fast-moving environment. * Excellent cross-functional communication skills; comfortable explaining payroll nuance to non-payroll audiences. * Exposure to pre-IPO or high-growth tech environments. BONUS IF YOU: * CPP (Certified Payroll Professional) or PCP (Payroll Compliance Practitioner) certification or aspirations to get certified. * Experience with equity administration platforms (Carta, Morgan Stanley/Shareworks) and their payroll tax implications. * Familiarity with global payroll vendors or PEO structures for EMEA or APAC populations. * Experience building or improving payroll runbooks, SOPs, and internal controls documentation. * Exposure to the Workday Payroll module (in addition to Workday as HRIS). BENEFITS: * Competitive compensation package, including equity. * Inclusive Healthcare Package. * Learn and Grow - we provide mentorship and send you to events that help you build your network and skills. * Flexible Time Off. * We will provide you the gear you need to do your role, and a WFH budget for you to outfit your space as needed. The San Francisco, CA base pay range for this role is $100,000 - $120,000. Actual salary will be based on job-related skills, experience, and location. Compensation outside of San Francisco may be adjusted based on employee location. The total compensation package may include benefits, equity-based compensation, and eligibility for a company bonus or variable pay program depending on the role. Your recruiter can share more details during the hiring process.  Vercel is committed to fostering and empowering an inclusive community within our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Vercel encourages everyone to apply for our available positions, even if they don't necessarily check every box on the job description.

Secure Every Identity, from AI to Human Identity is the key to unlocking the potential of AI. Okta secures AI by building the trusted, neutral infrastructure that enables organizations to safely embrace this new era. This work requires a relentless drive to solve complex challenges with real-world stakes. We are looking for builders and owners who operate with speed and urgency and execute with excellence. This is an opportunity to do career-defining work. We're all in on this mission. If you are too, let's talk. We are in search of a top-tier Senior Accountant to join our Corporate Accounting team at our SF HQ. This role reports to the Senior Manager, Corporate Accounting - Compensation. The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented, communicative, and self-motivated team player with a solid working knowledge of US GAAP and direct experience in stock-based compensation accounting. This corporate role serves as a key strategic partner and subject-matter expert, providing critical oversight and guidance to our Finance Global Competency Center (FGCC) team, which handles day-to-day operational accounting. You will be responsible for ensuring the integrity of the month-end close process for all compensation-related areas, supporting SOX compliance, and driving the quarterly/annual audit process. This individual thrives on process improvement and enjoys working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment to support our continued growth. This is a hybrid position that requires 2-3 days a week at Okta's SF HQ. Job Duties and Responsibilities * Act as the primary Corporate Accounting stakeholder for the FGCC team, providing expert guidance and oversight across compensation-related accounting areas (e.g., Stock-Based Compensation, Payroll, Commissions, Bonus). * Ensure the integrity and accuracy of month-end close activities performed by the FGCC team, and, as needed, deep-dive into journal entries and complex balance sheet reconciliations. * Partner cross-functionally with key business partners and stakeholders, including Payroll, HR Compensation, Commission Operations, Technical Accounting, FP&A, and Legal, to understand transactions and ensure proper accounting treatment. * Maintain and enhance the internal controls over compensation accounting processes, working with the FGCC team to implement best practices. * Lead the coordination of quarterly reviews and annual audit requests, serving as the key contact for our external auditors on all compensation-related inquiries. * Assist in preparing internal and external financial reporting schedules and disclosures. * Develop, own, and present insightful Balance Sheet and P&L fluctuation analyses, metrics, and reporting for key compensation accounts, providing executive summaries and explaining key business drivers to leadership. * Take ownership of end-to-end compensation accounting processes. Proactively evaluate and identify opportunities for process and system improvements to simplify, drive efficiency, scalability, and automation, and lead the projects to implement these changes. * Serve as a subject matter expert on stock-based compensation (ASC 718), advising business partners on the accounting implications of new programs or changes. * Research and document complex accounting issues and transactions, concluding on the appropriate accounting treatment under US GAAP. * Undertake ad hoc accounting projects and requests as needed.   Qualifications & Experience * Bachelor’s degree with an emphasis in Accounting or Finance. * CPA or CPA equivalent is strongly preferred. * 5+ years of combined Big4 public accounting and industry experience at a publicly traded company. Direct Big4 candidates may apply. * Direct experience with Stock-Based Compensation (ASC 718) accounting is required. * Experience in other compensation areas (Payroll, Commissions, Bonus) is a strong plus. * Solid working knowledge and application of US GAAP, SEC regulations, and SOX/internal controls. * Demonstrated ability to partner with and influence stakeholders at varying levels of management. * A team player, adept at building relationships across the organization. * Strong problem-solving, analytical, and organizational skills. * Excellent interpersonal and communication (both verbal and written) skills. * Proficient with Google Workspace (Gmail, Sheets, Docs) and Microsoft tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint). * Experience with NetSuite and/or other major ERPs (i.e., Oracle, SAP) is preferred. #LI-MK1 #LI-hybrid P6910_3449654 The annual base salary range for this position for candidates located in the San Francisco Bay area is between: $107,000—$147,000 USD Below is the annual base salary range for candidates located in California (excluding San Francisco Bay Area), Colorado, Illinois, New York and Washington. Your actual base salary will depend on factors such as your skills, qualifications, experience, and work location. In addition, Okta offers equity (where applicable), bonus, and benefits, including health, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), flexible spending account, and paid leave (including PTO and parental leave) in accordance with our applicable plans and policies. To learn more about our Total Rewards program please visit: https://rewards.okta.com/us.    The annual base salary range for this position for candidates located in California (excluding San Francisco Bay Area), Colorado, Illinois, New York, and Washington is between: $96,000—$132,000 USD The Okta Experience * Supporting Your Well-Being  * Driving Social Impact  * Developing Talent and Fostering Connection + Community We are intentional about connection. Our global community, spanning over 20 offices worldwide, is united by a drive to innovate. Your journey begins with an immersive, in-person onboarding experience designed to accelerate your impact and connect you to our mission and team from day one. Okta is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, marital status, age, physical or mental disability, or status as a protected veteran. We also consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and convictions records, consistent with applicable laws. If reasonable accommodation is needed to complete any part of the job application, interview process, or onboarding please use this Form to request an accommodation. 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