Senior Manager, Global Payroll Tax

2 months ago


San Francisco, California, United States Canva Full time

Company Description Join the team redefining how the world experiences design. Hello, g'day, mabuhay, kia ora, 你好, hallo, vítejte Thanks for stopping by.

We know job hunting can be a little time consuming and you're probably keen to find out what's on offer, so we'll get straight to the point. Where and how you can work Our flagship office is in Sydney, Australia, but we've made our way from down under, to a hub San Francisco, which is now home to our US operations.

We're looking for candidates based in the San Francisco Bay Area, though you have flexibility to be hybrid from this location. What you'd be doing in this role

As Canva scales change continues to be part of our DNA. But we like to think that's all part of the fun. So this will give you the flavour of the type of things you'll be working on when you start, but this will likely evolve.

We are seeking a Global Payroll Compliance Lead to join our team, who will be responsible for ensuring compliance with payroll laws, regulations, and policies across all countries of operation. This role will collaborate closely with business partners and payroll service providers to establish standardized and streamlined payroll setups to facilitate faster market entry and support the company's global expansion initiatives. At the moment, this role is focused on: Lead and mentor a team of payroll professionals, fostering a collaborative and high-performing culture while championing a continuous improvement mindset.

Ensuring compliance with local, regional, and international payroll laws, tax regulations, and employment standards in all countries of operation. Establishing and maintaining payroll compliance policies and procedures that align with both legal requirements and internal guidelines. Staying up-to-date with changes in payroll regulations, tax laws, and labor laws across all relevant jurisdictions and updating internal business partners accordingly.

Conducting regular audits and risk assessments of payroll processes to identify potential compliance issues or areas for improvement. Overseeing the accurate and timely submission of payroll-related reports to government agencies and other relevant authorities. Ensuring that employee payroll data is handled and protected in compliance with data privacy laws, such as GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation).

Collaborating effectively with various departments, including People, Legal, and Tax, to address and resolve payroll compliance matters. Overseeing third-party payroll service providers, ensuring they meet compliance standards. Conducting training sessions for payroll teams and other relevant departments to ensure understanding and adherence to compliance policies.

Addressing any compliance-related issues or discrepancies that may arise and implementing corrective actions to prevent recurrence. Working with leadership to develop and implement a global payroll strategy that aligns with business objectives and ensures compliance across the organization. You're probably a match if Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field.

Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or Global Payroll Management Institute (GPMI) certifications is a plus. Strong leadership and team management skills with a proven track record of building high-performing teams. Extensive experience in payroll management, compliance, and international payroll operations.

In-depth understanding of payroll regulations, tax laws, and employment standards in multiple countries and regions, including global payroll best practices. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to identify compliance risks, conduct audits, and implement effective solutions. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to effectively collaborate with internal teams, external partners, and senior management.

Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, meet tight deadlines, and adapt quickly to evolving payroll compliance requirements. Experience in working with third-party payroll vendors and managing vendor relationships. Familiarity with payroll systems, software, and technology used to manage global payroll operations.

About the team We are seeking a Global Payroll Compliance Lead to join our team, who will be responsible for ensuring compliance with payroll laws, regulations, and policies across all countries of operation. This role will collaborate closely with business partners and payroll service providers to establish standardized and streamlined payroll setups to facilitate faster market entry and support the company's global expansion initiatives.

What's in it for you? Achieving our crazy big goals motivates us to work hard - and we do - but you'll experience lots of moments of magic, connectivity and fun woven throughout life at Canva, too. We also offer a stack of benefits to set you up for every success in and outside of work.

Here's a taste of what's on offer: Equity packages - we want our success to be yours too Health benefits plans to support you and your wellbeing 401(k) retirement plan with company contribution Inclusive parental leave policy that supports all parents & carers An annual Vibe & Thrive allowance to support your wellbeing, social connection, office setup & more Flexible leave options that empower you to be a force for good, take time to recharge and supports you personally Check out for more info. At Canva we value fairness, and we strive to provide competitive, market-informed compensation whilst ensuring internal equity within the team in each region.

We make hiring decisions based on your skills, experience and our overall assessment of what we observed and learnt in the hiring process. The target salary range for this position is $169,000 to $259,000. When calculating offers, we make salary decisions based on market data and candidates' skills and experience.

Other stuff to know We make hiring decisions based on your experience, skills and passion, as well as how you can enhance Canva and our culture. When you apply, please tell us the pronouns you use and any reasonable adjustments you may need during the interview process.

We celebrate all types of skills and backgrounds at Canva so even if you don't feel like your skills quite match what's listed above - we still want to hear from you Please note that interviews are conducted virtually.


  • Senior Payroll Manager

    23 hours ago


    San Francisco, California, United States Vaco Full time

    Job SummaryVaco is seeking a highly skilled Senior Payroll Manager to join our team. As a key member of our Controllers team, you will be responsible for overseeing accurate payroll processing and executing strategic initiatives.Key ResponsibilitiesPayroll Operations: Oversee the entire payroll process, from data entry to payment, ensuring accuracy and...


  • San Jose, California, United States Zscaler Full time

    Job DescriptionAccounting Manager, Global PayrollZscaler is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Accounting Manager, Global Payroll to join our team. As a key member of our Controllership organization, you will be responsible for overseeing the accounting, forecasting, analysis, and reporting of Global Payroll.ResponsibilitiesPayroll Accounting and...


  • San Francisco, California, United States Canva Full time

    Join the team redefining how the world experiences design. Hello, g'day, mabuhay, kia ora, 你好, hallo, vítejte Thanks for stopping by. We know job hunting can be a little time consuming and you're probably keen to find out what's on offer, so we'll get straight to the point. Where and how you can work Our flagship office is in Sydney, Australia, but...


  • San Jose, California, United States Western Digital Full time

    Job SummaryWe are seeking a highly experienced and skilled Global Payroll Director to lead our payroll operations across 30 countries. The successful candidate will oversee the processing of payroll for approximately 40,000 employees, ensuring compliance with each country's relevant payroll and regulatory requirements.Key ResponsibilitiesLead the global...


  • San Jose, California, United States Western Digital Full time

    Job SummaryWe are seeking a highly experienced and skilled Director of Global Payroll Services to lead our global payroll delivery team. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing and optimizing our organization's payroll processes, ensuring compliance with each country's relevant payroll and regulatory requirements.Key ResponsibilitiesLead...


  • San Francisco, California, United States Rippling Full time

    About RipplingRippling is a leading provider of integrated workforce management solutions, simplifying HR, IT, and finance processes for businesses worldwide.About the RoleRippling is seeking an experienced Global Payroll Operations Specialist to join its team. This role will focus on expanding global payroll operations and ensuring seamless integration with...

  • Senior Tax Manager

    1 week ago


    San Francisco, California, United States Baker Tilly US, LLP Full time

    Position OverviewBaker Tilly US, LLP is a prominent advisory CPA firm that offers clients a distinct advantage across major regions in the U.S. and in key global financial hubs. As an independent member of Baker Tilly International, we are part of a vast network of accounting and business advisory firms operating in 145 territories, with a workforce of...

  • Payroll Manager

    4 weeks ago


    San Francisco, California, United States Agility Recruiting Full time

    Agility Recruiting is hiring for a Payroll Accountant or Manager for a non-profit company in San Francisco.As the Payroll Accountant, you will be responsible for processing and maintaining all aspects of the company's payroll operations. This is a hands-on, high-visibility role that plays a critical part in ensuring our employees are paid accurately and on...


  • San Francisco, California, United States Rippling Full time

    About RipplingRippling is a leading provider of cloud-based human capital management (HCM) solutions. Our platform brings together all of the workforce systems that are normally scattered across a company, like payroll, expenses, benefits, and computers, into a single system. This allows businesses to manage and automate every part of the employee lifecycle...


  • San Diego, California, United States BioMed Realty Trust Full time

    The Senior Payroll Accountant will report to the Senior Payroll Manager and will support all duties associated with the accurate recording of payroll, tax compliance, and related financial close activities for the US and UK locations. This role will work closely with Human Resources, Corporate Accounting, and our external 3rd party payroll vendor. This is an...

  • Senior Tax Manager

    1 week ago


    San Francisco, California, United States EisnerAmper Full time

    Position Overview At EisnerAmper, we seek professionals who embrace innovation, welcome fresh perspectives, and are driven to make a significant impact. Whether you are embarking on your career journey or advancing as an experienced expert, the EisnerAmper experience is unparalleled. We empower you to shape a fulfilling career with the resources and autonomy...

  • Senior Tax Manager

    1 week ago


    San Francisco, California, United States Baker Tilly US, LLP Full time

    OverviewBaker Tilly US, LLP is a prominent advisory CPA firm, offering clients a distinct advantage across major regions in the U.S. and in key global financial hubs. As an independent member of Baker Tilly International, we are part of a vast network of accounting and business advisory firms operating in 145 territories, with a collective revenue of $4.7...

  • Senior Tax Manager

    1 week ago


    San Francisco, California, United States Baker Tilly US, LLP Full time

    Position OverviewBaker Tilly US, LLP is a prominent advisory CPA firm that offers clients a significant advantage across major regions in the U.S. and in leading financial hubs worldwide. As an independent member of Baker Tilly International, we are part of a global network comprising 145 territories and 41,000 professionals, generating a combined revenue of...

  • Senior Tax Manager

    1 week ago


    San Francisco, California, United States Baker Tilly US, LLP Full time

    Position OverviewBaker Tilly US, LLP is a prominent advisory CPA firm, delivering clients a significant advantage across major regions in the U.S. and in leading financial hubs globally. As an independent member of Baker Tilly International, we operate in 145 territories with a workforce of 41,000 professionals and a collective revenue of $4.7 billion.It is...


  • San Francisco, California, United States Intercom Full time

    Become a pivotal member of Intercom as the Head of Global Tax StrategyIntercom stands at the forefront of AI-driven customer service solutions, transforming how enterprises engage with their clientele. We are on the lookout for a dedicated professional to spearhead our Global Tax division and refine our tax methodologies to enhance our operational and...


  • San Jose, California, United States KPMG-UnitedStates Full time

    Position Title: Senior Associate in Global Tax and Private Client ServicesDepartment: Tax SolutionsLocation: San Diego, CABecome a part of KPMG, a premier global tax consultancy, where you will collaborate with a diverse array of clients. Leverage our cutting-edge tax strategies and vast network of experts. Advance your career through a variety of projects...

  • Senior Manager

    1 day ago


    San Francisco, California, United States RSM US LLP Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly experienced Senior Manager to lead our Sales and Use Tax team at RSM US LLP. As a key member of our tax practice, you will be responsible for providing exceptional sales and use tax advisory and planning services to our clients.Key ResponsibilitiesTechnical Expertise: Provide expert guidance on sales and use tax laws,...


  • San Francisco, California, United States KPMG Full time

    Join KPMG as a Tax Intern in our Global Mobility Services division, where you will become a vital member of a leading tax firm renowned worldwide. Experience a collaborative and innovative environment that fosters your professional growth and success.Key Responsibilities:Utilize a broad range of skills to assist international corporations with global...


  • San Francisco, California, United States Databricks Full time

    Position Overview:As Databricks expands its global footprint, the need for a robust Global Mobility program is critical to our success. We are seeking a dedicated professional with a strong passion for Global Mobility to spearhead transformative initiatives within our program and operational framework. The Senior Global Mobility Consultant - US Immigration...

  • Senior Finance Manager

    22 hours ago


    San Francisco, California, United States ASM Global Group Full time

    Job SummaryWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Area Director of Finance to join our team at ASM Global Group. This is a senior-level finance position that requires a strong background in financial management, leadership, and strategic planning.Key ResponsibilitiesOversee the finance and accounting functions of our facilities, ensuring accurate...