Accounting Operations and Payroll Manager

Decagon•San Francisco, CA

5h•$160,000 - $200,000•Onsite

About The Position

We’re looking for a high-impact Finance Operations & Payroll Manager to build the finance engine that keeps our company scaling. You’ll own payroll, expenses, AP, and AR, transforming these core operations into smooth, scalable systems that support a fast-moving, high-growth team. This is a high-impact individual contributor role responsible for ensuring accurate, compliant, and timely payroll while helping build the processes and controls needed to support a rapidly scaling organization.

Requirements

6-8 years of progressive payroll experience, with full ownership of U.S. payroll
Strong experience managing multi-state U.S. payroll in a high-growth or dynamic environment
Deep knowledge of payroll compliance, tax regulations, and reporting requirements.
Experience working closely with HR / People and Finance teams
Strong attention to detail and the ability to independently reconcile and resolve discrepancies
A proactive, ownership-driven mindset with comfort operating in a fast-moving startup environment

Nice To Haves

Have worked in a hyper growth company
Some exposure to or familiarity with accounts payable, accounts receivable, and/or business travel and expense operations

Responsibilities

Own end-to-end global payroll processing for accuracy and compliance, including management of new hires, terminations, bonuses, and other variable compensation
Perform payroll reconciliations, reporting, and audit support while maintaining strong process documentation and internal controls
Administer end-to-end business travel and expense operations including corporate card management, expense report review, policy enforcement, and travel vendor relationships ensuring compliance, accurate GL coding, timely reimbursement, and monthly T&E reporting and variance analysis
Oversee accounts payable and accounts receivable, ensuring timely processing, accurate coding, and proper approvals while proactively managing vendor payments, cash application, and aging reports
Lead month-end close activities across payroll, AP, and AR, including accruals and reconciliations
Partner cross-functionally with People and Finance to support headcount growth and identify opportunities to improve automation and system efficiency across all owned functions