Clay · 16 hours ago
Payroll & Equity Manager
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
7+ years expClay is a company focused on helping organizations turn growth ideas into reality through creativity and unique approaches. The Payroll & Equity Manager will be responsible for managing payroll operations and equity administration, ensuring compliance and accuracy while supporting a growing workforce.
Computer Software
Responsibilities
Own end-to-end payroll processing across the U.S. and international entities (employees and contractors). Strong experience with multi-state payroll and tax scenarios
Ensure timely, accurate payroll runs, tax filings, and statutory compliance across jurisdictions
Own year-end payroll activities, including review of tax forms, W-2, as well as fringe benefit reporting, 401k limits, and ensuring accuracy of state tax rates
Partner with external payroll providers (Rippling) and drive automation
Manage payroll related reconciliations, journal entries, monthly/quarterly close support and audits
Maintain and improve payroll controls, documentation, and internal processes
Act as the primary point of contact for payroll questions from employees and leadership
Own administration of Clay’s equity plans (ISOs, NSOs, RSUs, etc.)
Process grants, exercises, terminations, and vesting events accurately and on time
Partner with Legal and Finance on equity compliance, board approvals, and cap table integrity
Support equity related reconciliations, journal entries, monthly/quarterly close support and audits
Support equity-related reporting for audits, valuations (409A), and financial statements
Help educate employees on equity basics and provide clear, thoughtful support
Research and resolve complex equity transactions with the support of management
Partner closely with People Ops, Finance, Legal, and external vendors
Support scaling efforts as Clay grows headcount, geographies, and complexity
Identify opportunities to automate, streamline, and future-proof payroll and equity workflows while supporting new system implementations
Contribute to broader finance and people operations projects as needed
Qualification
Required
7+ years of experience in payroll and/or equity administration, ideally in a high-growth startup or tech environment
A successful candidate thrives in a dynamic, high-accountability environment, is able to manage multiple workflows and will partner closely with HR, Finance, Legal, and external auditors and consultants
Deep hands-on experience running payroll and administering equity plans
Strong understanding of U.S. payroll compliance and international payroll experience
Experience with equity platforms (Carta, Pulley, Shareworks, etc.) and HRIS platforms (Rippling, ADP, Workday, etc)
Exceptional attention to detail and a strong control mindset
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion
Comfortable operating independently in an evolving, fast-paced environment
Clear communicator who can translate complex topics into simple, employee-friendly explanations
Benefits
All employees can work for free with world-class coaches who specialize in creativity, management, and more.
Company
Clay
✨ The creative tool for growth | Go to market with unique data - and the ability to act on it
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Kareem Amin
Co-Founder @ Clay
Nicolae Rusan
Co-Founder
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