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Camunda · 1 month ago

Manager, Payroll Accounting

United States

Full-time

Remote

Mid, Senior Level

$131K/yr - $211K/yr

Camunda is a leader in enterprise agentic automation, orchestrating complex business processes across agents, people, and systems. As the Manager of Payroll Accounting, you will build and lead a payroll accounting function that ensures accuracy, transparency, and trust, while partnering closely with People Operations, Accounting, FP&A, and external payroll providers to enhance processes and deliver timely payroll results.

Enterprise SoftwareInformation TechnologySaaSSoftware

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Own the global payroll accounting close end-to-end, including accruals, journal entries, reconciliations, variance analysis, and balance sheet integrity across all entities

Balance hands-on execution with process leadership, especially during the transition period

Establish and maintain clear, audit-ready documentation such as SOPs, RACIs, and process maps

Ensure strong internal controls and audit readiness, maintaining clear documentation, standardized workflows, and consistent compliance with IFRS and local GAAP requirements

Partner closely with People Operations/HR, Accounting, FP&A, and external payroll providers to resolve issues, validate payroll data, and deliver accurate, timely payroll results

Lead process improvements and automation initiatives across payroll-to-ledger workflows, reducing manual effort, strengthening data quality, and increasing efficiency

Define, monitor, and act on key payroll accounting metrics, turning operational data into clear insights that inform decisions and support scaling payroll operations

Qualification

Payroll accounting expertiseMulti-country payroll operationsGeneral ledger skillsHRISPayroll systemsProcess improvementAnalytical mindsetPeople leadershipCompliance knowledge

Required

Proven experience in multi-country payroll operations (US, DE, UK, SG + vendor models), including strong payroll accounting expertise (journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, cut-offs, variance analysis)

Strong general ledger skills and deep understanding of payroll accounting concepts (gross-to-net, taxes, benefits, withholdings, and employer costs)

Demonstrated ability to partner effectively with HR/People teams and external payroll providers to ensure compliance and solve complex issues

Ability to oversee vendors, enforce quality standards, and resolve complex payroll issues

Strong analytical mindset with the ability to trace root causes across payroll, accounting, and compliance

Experience improving and/or automating payroll-to-GL processes and controls using HRIS and payroll systems

Preferred

Experience in a global, fast-growing SaaS or technology environment

Experience with Gusto, HiBob, NetSuite, or similar payroll/HRIS/ERP systems

Experience leading system implementations, migrations, or automation projects

Familiarity with benefits, pensions, commissions, or payroll compliance reporting

Exposure to internal and external audits, including designing and operating effective controls

People leadership experience and a coaching mindset

Benefits

Remote & Flexible: Work from anywhere with the setup that suits you, home office budget, co-working space support, and flexible time off to recharge when you need it.

In Person Connection: We invest in meaningful face time through our Annual Kickoff (Vienna in 2025, Madrid in 2026!), team offsites, and Camundi Connection Budgets, including contributing to meetups while travelling,, and local gatherings with fellow Camundi.

Health & Wellbeing: Access locally tailored healthcare, Modern Health for global mental wellbeing, and an annual fitness reimbursement.

Financial Security: Retirement and pension plans (often with company contributions), plus life and disability insurance where relevant.

Professional Growth: Up to $/€/£1,000 per year for self-driven learning: courses, certifications, books, you decide!