[Hiring] Accounting Manager @h2o.ai

Role Description

We are seeking an individual with a strong accounting background that has experience in managing external payroll providers and the full cycle of payroll from funding to reviewing payroll reports to preparing journal entries to reconciling and managing external payroll providers. This role is a detail-oriented, hands-on Payroll Accounting Manager leading global payroll accounting and equity administration. You will collaborate with external partners for global payroll and related compliance along with the internal people operations team, handle monthly close activities including journal entries, and support our equity programs using Carta. This role is ideal for an accounting professional who thrives in a fast-paced, international environment and wants to help scale finance operations in a high-growth AI company. This is a temporary role with the potential to convert to full-time employment. This is a remote position based in the United States, with a preference for candidates in the PST time zone.

What You Will Do

• Global Payroll Accounting
  • Manage outsourced payroll providers across multiple geographies (e.g., US, APAC, EMEA)
  • Ensure timely and accurate recording of payroll-related journal entries
  • Own reconciliation of payroll-related accounts (payroll accruals, bonuses, commissions, taxes)
  • Monitor compliance with local payroll tax regulations and labor laws with assistance of external payroll providers
  • Manage payment process to both employees and the payroll providers and tax authorities
  • Support 401k administration
  • Monitor and facilitate response to employee questions
  • Provide analysis on payroll related costs
  • Support audit requests as needed
• Equity Management & Accounting
  • Manage global equity administration, specifically in Carta
  • Ensure accurate accounting and reporting of stock-based compensation (SBC) and equity transactions, including journal entries and ensuring timely reconciliation
  • Partner with People Operations and Legal on equity-related transactions and disclosures
  • Facilitate annual 409a valuation with external service provider

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• At least 7 years of experience with a focus in corporate accounting and related roles including international accounting and payroll accounting
• At least 2 years of Big 4 public accounting experience is preferred or demonstrated solid accounting and internal control knowledge
• Software and SaaS industry experience preferred
• Demonstrated in-depth knowledge of GAAP, month-end close processes, operational and international accounting procedures
• Experience in an international multi-entity environment including managing outside service providers
• Ability and willingness to meet business critical deadlines through time management and project management skillset
• Advanced MS Excel skills and proficiency in all MS Office tools and G-Suite is a must
• Demonstrated analytical skills, accuracy and attention to detail is a must
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Systems: NetSuite, SAP S/4Hana, Bill.com, ADP Workforce Now, Deel, GoGlobal

Benefits

• Market leader in total rewards
• Remote-friendly culture
• Flexible working environment
• Be part of a world-class team
• Career growth

Company Description

H2O.ai is an innovative AI cloud platform company, leading the mission to democratize AI for everyone. Thousands of organizations from all over the world have used our cutting-edge technology across a variety of industries. We’ve made it easy for people at all levels to generate breakthrough solutions to complex business problems and advance the discovery of new ideas and revenue streams. We push the boundaries of what is possible with artificial intelligence.