Vice President / Senior Vice President of Global Head of Payroll

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or a related field; advanced degree is preferred
• 10+ years of progressive payroll leadership experience, including ownership of multi-state U.S. payroll and exposure to global payroll operations
• Demonstrated experience leading payroll teams and operating within an outsourced or managed services payroll model
• Strong understanding of payroll accounting, internal controls, audit requirements, and SOX-aligned processes
• Proven experience managing the payroll implications of equity compensation (i.e. RSUs, stock options), including taxation, withholding, deposits, and reporting
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or similar designation is strongly preferred
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and payroll-related reporting and reconciliations
• Experience with major payroll platforms and HCM and ERP integrations; familiar with Namely HR or Ceridian Dayforce is a plus
• Exceptional attention to detail, sound judgment under pressure, and ability to meet firm payroll and close deadlines
• Executive presence with strong communication skills and the ability to partner effectively across finance, tax, legal, human resources, and technology teams
• Willingness to plan time off around payroll cycles, year-end processing, and critical business initiatives

What the job involves

• ICapital is seeking a Vice President or Senior Vice President to join the Corporate Finance team as a seasoned, strategic payroll executive
• This role will be responsible for the end-to-end global payroll function, including payroll operations, payroll accounting and controls, vendor governance, and payroll-related risk management
• This role owns the company’s global payroll strategy and operating model and directly manages a team overseeing payroll services. This individual will ensure payroll is executed accurately, compliantly, and on time across all jurisdictions while enabling scalability, strong internal controls, and an excellent employee experience
• Reporting into Corporate Finance leadership, this role partners closely with the Accounting, Tax, Treasury, Legal, and HR teams
• A key area of responsibility is oversight of equity compensation as it flows through payroll, including taxable equity events, withholding and deposits, reconciliation, and reporting
• This is a highly visible role with regular interaction with senior leadership and auditors, offering the opportunity to shape payroll as a strategic, enterprise-level function
• Define and execute the global payroll strategy, operating model, and governance framework, balancing global consistency with local regulatory requirements
• Lead and develop a high-performing global payroll team, fostering a culture of accountability, precision, and continuous improvement
• Own payroll governance, internal controls, and risk management, ensuring audit readiness and compliance across all jurisdictions
• Manage day-to-day and strategic relationships actively with payroll managed services partners, including SLAs, KPIs, escalations, and quarterly business reviews
• Ensure accurate and timely processing of all pay elements, including salary changes, bonuses, commissions, equity-related payments, leaves, deductions, garnishments, severance, and one-time payments
• Partner with the Accounting team on payroll accruals, balance sheet reconciliations, variance analysis, and financial reporting impacts
• Partner with the Treasury team on payroll funding cycles, banking relationships, and liquidity planning tied to payroll and equity settlement activity
• Oversee payroll aspects of equity compensation, including coordination with Stock Administration on RSU vesting, stock option exercises, and other taxable equity events
• Ensure correct tax withholding, timely payroll tax deposits, and accurate reporting for equity compensation based on award type and settlement timing
• Oversee U.S. (W‑2s, 1095s), Canadian, and other global year-end payroll reporting and filings, delivered accurately and on schedule
• Manage payroll-related compliance activities, including multi-state registrations, employment tax requirements, audits, and government inquiries
• Serve as the executive escalation point for complex payroll issues and employee inquiries, ensuring prompt resolution and clear communication
• Drive payroll technology optimization, integration, and process improvements in partnership with HRIS, ERP, and Finance systems teams