Senior Manager, Payroll

Job Description

Coursera is seeking a highly experienced Senior Manager, Payroll, to lead and manage its global payroll operations. The Senior Manager will be responsible for ensuring payroll compliance, accuracy, and efficiency, while serving as a key partner to internal Finance, HR, and Legal teams.Coursera is committed to building a globally diverse team and offers flexibility in workspace choices, allowing employees to work from home, offices, hubs, or co-working spaces.Responsibilities:

• Oversee end-to-end global payroll processing for employees in multiple countries.
• Lead the implementation and optimization of global payroll processes and controls.
• Manage external vendor relationships and collaborate with People Operations, Equity, Finance, and Legal.
• Assist with month-end and quarter-end accounting close.
• Manage payroll-related projects including year-end preparation, resolve payroll tax issues, support annual audits and other ad hoc projects.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of payroll professionals.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, accounting, finance, or a related field.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in global payroll, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Experience managing payroll in a publicly traded company, including processing of stock transactions and compliance with SOX requirements.
• In-depth knowledge of payroll laws and best practices for various countries in North America, EMEA, and APAC.
• Proven expertise in payroll accounting, including journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and general ledger impacts.

Coursera offers:

• Bonus program
• Equity in the form of RSU’s