Manager, Payroll Accounting

About the role

Databricks is building a modern finance function that integrates automation and AI to support rapid global growth. We are seeking a Manager, Payroll Accounting to establish and lead our payroll accounting team in India. This is a foundational role responsible for defining our operating model and ensuring financial accuracy as we scale.

Key facts

What you'll do

• Direct month-end, quarter-end, and year-end payroll close cycles, including the approval of journal entries, accruals, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Conduct payroll flux analysis to explain period-over-period financial movements to leadership.
• Oversee payroll accounting for global entities, with a focus on complex jurisdictions such as Germany, India, France, Brazil, and the Netherlands.
• Manage multi-currency ledger reconciliations, intercompany cross-charges, and foreign exchange adjustments.
• Provide technical oversight for commission structures and stock-based compensation.
• Administer payroll accounting for equity programs including stock options, RSUs, and ESPP, ensuring accurate tax withholding and ledger reconciliation.
• Lead internal and external audits while maintaining compliance with SOX, US GAAP, and local tax regulations.
• Collaborate with legal, banking partners, and tax teams to set up accounting processes for new international subsidiaries.
• Monitor independent contractor relationships to ensure correct general ledger classification and mitigate compliance risks.
• Implement AI and automation tools to streamline data flow between financial systems and improve reconciliation accuracy.
• Recruit, mentor, and manage a team of payroll accountants.

Requirements

• Bachelor degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or Economics.
• 15+ years of total accounting experience, including at least 8+ years in payroll accounting.
• 4+ years of experience in a supervisory or management capacity within a US multinational company.
• Chartered Accountant (CA) or CPA certification.
• Demonstrated experience in equity compensation accounting, including RSUs, stock options, and ESPP.
• Technical proficiency in US GAAP, SOX compliance, and multi-jurisdictional tax laws.
• Experience working with cloud-based financial systems such as Workday, SAP, or Payslip.
• Ability to coordinate with remote teams and US-based accounting departments.

Nice to have

• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation.

Skills & tools

• Payroll accounting
• US GAAP and SOX compliance
• Equity compensation (RSUs, ESPP, Stock Options)
• Multi-currency reconciliation
• AI and automation in accounting
• SAP, Workday, Payslip

Practical notes

• Access to export-controlled technology or source code may require a U.S. government license, which the company will determine at its discretion.