What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Manager, Payroll and Stock Administration position at Septerna?
About The Role
This role offers an exciting opportunity to join a fast-paced, talented and growing organization as the Sr. Manager, Payroll & Stock Administration. This role will report to the Senior Director, Accounting Operations and partner with the Finance, and People & Culture teams and cross-functional colleagues. This role is a “hands-on” position with responsibility for Septerna’s payroll and equity operations, month and quarter-end closes, as well as being a key contributor to the implementation of projects and systems upgrades.
Responsibilities
- Process semi-monthly payroll for all employees using our platform, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations
- Stay up to date with all payroll regulations and requirements, including tax filings, year-end processing (W-2s), and internal audits. Ensure compliance with company policies, federal laws, and state laws
- Collaborate with Finance and People & Culture functions to manage the payroll components of employee benefits programs, including health, dental, vision insurance, retirement plans, and other company-sponsored benefits
- Collaborate with cross functional teams to ensure all equity life cycle transactions, including but not limited to award grants, releases and exercises, terminations and cancellations, are handled accurately as well as any tax matters related to stock awards
- Serve as a primary point of contact for payroll and equity-related inquiries, addressing employee questions promptly and professionally
- Identify and implement new payroll and HRM systems, define and improve processes to streamline payroll and equity operations, leveraging technology and best practices to improve accuracy and timeliness
- Prepare and maintain accurate records for internal and external audits and assist with compliance audits as needed. Ensure the confidentiality and security of data, maintaining data integrity and accuracy of employee records
- Assist with payroll and equity-related month-end close, including preparing and reviewing journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations
- Provide accounting support for payroll and equity related special projects and ad-hoc reporting and analysis, as necessary
Qualifications
- 8 years of relevant experience, CEP certification is a big plus
- Excellent organization, problem solving and analytical skills with a strong attention to detail
- Strong communication and presentation skills (written and verbal)
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a fast-paced environment while meeting tight deadlines
- Great sense of urgency
- Strong computing skills, including experience with commonly used payroll and equity systems (experience with MS@Work is required)
- Willingness to ‘build the plane while flying’ and comfort with ambiguity
- Flexible, personable team player
The anticipated salary range for candidates who will work in South San Francisco, CA is $165,000 - $175,000. Individual pay may vary based on additional factors, including, and without limitation, job-related skills, experience, work location and relevant education or training. Septerna's compensation package also includes benefits, stock options, and annual target bonus for full-time positions.
Salary : $165,000 - $175,000
