Director, Global Payroll and Equity
at SoFi
Cottonwood Heights - UT, Frisco - TX, New York City - NY, San Francisco - CA
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The role:
We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic leader to fill the position of Director, Global Payroll and Equity. This pivotal role will be responsible for setting the strategy and vision for the payroll and equity teams, ensuring operational excellence, and leading key initiatives. The Director will provide expert guidance on all aspects of global payroll and equity administration, including compliance, reporting, and process optimization. A proactive and collaborative leader, the ideal candidate will work cross-functionally with various internal departments to integrate payroll and equity considerations into business decisions and foster a culture of excellence within the team.
This role will report to the Senior Director, Tax & Transformation within the Controllership department and will be a strategic partner to internal departments, including Finance, Accounting, Legal, People, and business units.
What you’ll do:
Operational Oversight & Compliance
- Oversee and manage the accurate and timely processing of payroll for all global employees, including those in North America, South America, Asia and Europe.
- Provide education, training, and clear communication on payroll and equity operations to key stakeholders across the company, ensuring trust, transparency, and a sustained reputation for operational excellence.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant international and domestic laws and regulations, including periodic filings and tax laws.
- Lead payroll tax-related efforts and maintain market knowledge of best practices, including internal controls and audits.
- Lead all aspects of equity administration, reporting, and regulatory filings.
- Identify and solve complex challenges where established principles may not fully apply, making final decisions on implementation and ensuring operational effectiveness.
- Provide oversight and strategic direction for payroll accounting entries and reconciliations, collaborating with the accounting team on month-end close and financial reporting.
Strategic Leadership & Management
- Develop and execute the overall global payroll and equity strategy in alignment with the company's goals.
- Serve as a subject matter expert and strategic partner to various internal departments on all payroll and equity matters.
- Participate in the development of methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria for projects, programs, and people at the company level.
- Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing global team of 10+ individuals, fostering a culture of continuous learning, collaboration, and excellence.
- Attract, develop, and mentor talent through deliberate interactions, career conversations, stretch assignments, and coaching.
Cross-functional Collaboration & Partnership
- Collaborate with People, Legal, Accounting, Finance, Tax and other business units to ensure seamless integration of payroll and equity processes and provide guidance on taxation and other issues.
- Oversee relationships with external consultants and third-party vendors supporting payroll, equity administration, and compliance.
- Communicate complex payroll and equity concepts in a clear and concise manner to non-payroll professionals and senior leadership.
- Reconcile multiple stakeholder views to drive business results.
What you’ll need:
- Education: Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
- Certifications: CPA, CEP, CPP or other relevant certifications
Experience: 15+ years, or 12+ years with Master’s degree, of progressive experience, which includes multi-state and international payroll processing and taxes, with a proven track record of leading payroll teams. Experience with payroll for over 2,000 employees is required.
Technical Skills:
- Deep knowledge of multi-state, international, and expatriate tax and payroll regulations.
- Experience with payroll processing related to equity compensation, including restricted stock units and stock options.
- Proficiency with various compensation systems, such as Workday and Fidelity.
- Experience with payroll audits and global compliance.
Leadership & Management:
- Proven leadership and team management experience, with a track record of building, developing, and mentoring high-performing professionals.
- Ability to lead complex projects to successful completion in a deadline-driven environment.
Personal Attributes:
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills with high attention to detail.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective relationships and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
- Self-starter with a positive attitude and a strong work ethic.
SoFi Core Values
As a Value Carrier for SoFi, you will be expected to encompass and encourage others to be a champion of our core values and the SoFi Way. This includes leading with positivity, setting the cultural tone, and ensuring inclusive interactions. You will influence and develop the engagement and culture of your team and department.