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Sr. Manager, Payroll at SpaceX

Hawthorne, CA, United States

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.

SR. MANAGER, PAYROLL

The Sr. Manager, Payroll is an integral part of the finance team and is responsible for the day-to-day leadership, management, and timely processing of payroll.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage all aspects of payroll processing for US employees, including exempt and non-exempt

• Lead team of payroll analysts to ensure payroll is processed accurately and in a timely manner

• Drive process improvements by identifying areas where automation or control improvements can be introduced

• Lead any new payroll related projects and system improvements/ implementations

• Manage stock option/RSU payrolls

• Oversee annual payroll compliance reporting for the US, including the preparation and audit of W2s

• Build strong cross-functional relationships with key business partners in HR, legal, accounting, tax, finance, and stock administration

• Monitor and ensure that monthly close deliverables are met

• Support the annual audit and any internal audit or process review projects

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree

• 8+ years of payroll experience

• 3+ years of experience managing direct reports

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Experience working in finance organizations of fast-moving entrepreneurial companies

• Thorough knowledge of payroll-related state, legal, tax, and compliance requirements

• Experience with Ultimate Software and Workday

• Familiarity with US GAAP accounting principles and experience in handling payroll, equity, and other compensation related accounting

• Experience with international payroll processing

• Familiarity with SOX compliance

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

• To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here (https://www.pmddtc.state.gov/?id=ddtc_kb_article_page&sys_id=24d528fddbfc930044f9ff621f961987) .

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX's Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should notify the Human Resources Department at (310) 363-6000.

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• Location:
  Hawthorne, California
• Company:
  SpaceX