Payroll and Accounting Manager (Finance)

TL;DR

Payroll and Accounting Manager (Finance): Establishing and owning full-cycle payroll operations and associated accounting for a high-growth AI infrastructure platform with an accent on multi-state compliance and system implementation. Focus on leading the PEO exit, designing scalable payroll workflows from scratch, and managing month-end close processes.

Location: Hybrid in San Francisco

Salary: $135K – $175K

Company

hirify.global is a platform providing mission-critical inference infrastructure for leading AI companies to bring cutting-edge models into production.

What you will do

• Own end-to-end payroll operations for US and international employees, including processing changes and audits.
• Lead the transition from PEO to an in-house payroll platform and implement a new HRIS.
• Manage all payroll-related accounting, including journal entries, accruals, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Build and maintain a multi-state compliance program, managing nexus registration and tax filings.
• Partner with People Ops on compensation cycles, 401(k) updates, and benefits funding.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in full-cycle multi-state payroll processing.
• Hands-on accounting background with experience in journal entries, accruals, and month-end close.
• Experience building processes from scratch in high-growth environments.
• Working knowledge of US payroll tax compliance (941s, 940s, SUI filings).
• Proficiency with modern payroll and HRIS platforms such as Rippling, Workday, or ADP.
• Must be based in or able to work in a hybrid setup in San Francisco.

Nice to have

• Experience leading HRIS and payroll system implementations.
• Expertise in equity compensation accounting (SBC, RSUs).
• Experience working with global EOR platforms like Deel.
• CPA or equivalent accounting credential.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive salary and meaningful equity grants.
• 100% coverage of medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents.
• Flexible PTO policy and annual company-wide Winter Break.
• Paid parental leave and fertility/family-building stipend through Carrot.
• Company-facilitated 401(k).