Senior Manager, Payroll (Fintech)

TL;DR

Senior Manager, Payroll (Fintech): Building and leading the payroll function for a 500+ person workforce with an accent on automation, AI integration, and multi-state regulatory compliance. Focus on designing an audit-ready control framework, optimizing Rippling workflows, and managing equity award payroll.

Location: Hybrid (2–3 days per week in New York City HQ). Candidates outside NYC/SF/SLC may be eligible for relocation assistance.

Salary: $146,500 – $183,000 USD (for NYC/SF)

Company

hirify.global is a growth-stage FinTech company focused on creating a hirify.globalible and efficient rent payment experience for users.

What you will do

• Own end-to-end payroll processing for 500+ US employees, including salary, variable compensation, bonuses, and commissions.
• Manage all federal, state, and local payroll tax filings, remittances, and multi-state compliance.
• Design and implement a robust, audit-ready payroll control framework and move toward SOX-ready standards.
• Identify and implement AI-powered tools and Rippling features to automate payroll reconciliation and reduce manual effort.
• Manage payroll tax withholding and processing for equity award transactions, including RSUs and stock options.
• Lead and develop the Payroll Coordinator and scale the payroll team as the company grows.

Requirements

• 7+ years of hands-on payroll management experience with direct ownership of multi-state processing and tax compliance.
• Must be based in the US or be eligible for relocation to US offices.
• Deep command of U.S. payroll tax law and proven experience with equity compensation payroll.
• Hands-on experience with Rippling or similar modern HRIS/payroll platforms.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• AI-forward mindset with the ability to leverage automation to transform financial operations.

Nice to have

• CPP (Certified Payroll Professional) certification.
• Familiarity with international payroll.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Company equity and 401(k) plan with company match.
• Unlimited paid time off plus 13 company paid holidays.
• Parental leave and the hirify.global Cares Program for non-profit matching and pet adoption.
• Free hirify.global subscription.