Senior Manager, Stock Administration and Payroll
Core
Lead and scale equity administration and payroll operations for a public biopharmaceutical company, ensuring compliance, accuracy, and operational excellence.
Role type
Senior Manager, Stock Administration and Payroll
Builds
Scalable equity and payroll processes, controls, and reporting infrastructure for a public company
Domain
Biopharmaceuticals / Public Company Finance & HR
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Stock administration, Payroll processing, Equity compensation programs, SOX compliance, SEC regulations, ASC 718 accounting, Audit documentation, Vendor management, Process improvement, Stakeholder partnership
Preferred skills
Biotech/Life sciences industry experience, E*TRADE (Equity Edge Online), SAP SuccessFactors
Responsibilities
Lead end-to-end payroll processing including bonuses, commissions, and complex employee events; Oversee stock administration including options, RSUs, ESPPs, and lifecycle activities; Partner with Finance, Legal, and HR for data reconciliation and compliance; Perform stock-based compensation accounting and forecasting under ASC 718; Prepare audit-ready documentation and governance materials; Manage relationships with payroll providers, transfer agents, and external advisors; Continuously improve processes and systems for scalability and risk mitigation.
Seniority
Senior Manager, strategic oversight with hands-on execution