Senior Global Payroll, Equity Lead

Fundraise Up

Payroll & Equity Specialist at Fundraise Up establishing payroll and equity processes for global workforce. Managing compliance and partnering with Finance, People, and Legal teams.

Posted 5/8/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $122,000 - $132,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

C++

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own end-to-end payroll delivery for all non-GTM employees globally, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and consistency across multiple jurisdictions, entities, and EOR partners
Establish and manage a standardized payroll calendar, including clear cutoffs, review cycles, funding timelines, and disbursement schedules
Partner with Revenue Operations to incorporate finalized GTM payroll inputs and execute payments within a unified, controlled framework
Ensure compliance with local payroll regulations, tax requirements, and statutory obligations across all countries of operation, coordinating with external providers and advisors
Manage relationships with EOR partners, including funding requests, reconciliations, issue resolution, and establishing a forward-looking funding cadence aligned with Finance and Treasury
Administer equity programs end-to-end, including new grants, exercises, and terminations, while maintaining cap table accuracy and integrity
Partner with Finance and Legal on equity-related processes, including 409A valuations and ensuring alignment with ASC 718 reporting requirements
Design and implement a scalable payroll and equity controls framework, including independent review, general ledger reconciliation, variance analysis, and audit-ready documentation
Serve as the primary point of contact for internal and external audits related to payroll and equity
Act as a trusted internal partner, supporting employee questions on payroll and equity, and collaborating with People Ops on onboarding, offboarding, and compensation changes

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of multi-country payroll experience, including direct entities and EOR models
Hands-on experience with an equity administration platform (e.g., Carta, Shareworks, Pulley)
Working knowledge of stock-based compensation accounting (ASC 718)
Demonstrated experience building or improving payroll controls in a scaling environment
Ability to operate independently and establish structure in an ambiguous environment
Strong cross-functional collaboration skills (Finance, People Ops, Revenue Operations, Legal)
High attention to detail, discretion, and ability to manage deadlines in a close cycle.
CPP (Certified Payroll Professional) or equivalent certification preferred.
Experience in a high-growth or venture-backed company preferred.
Experience managing EOR vendors (e.g., Deel, Remote, Velocity Global) preferred.
Familiarity with global equity tax treatment (ISO, NSO, RSU, ESPP and international equivalents) preferred.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health, Dental, and Vision insurance covered at 100% for employees, 80% for employee plus dependents, and 70% for employees plus family.
FSA and HSA Spending Account.
20 days of vacation, 5 sick days, 11 company holidays plus an additional 1 floating holiday.
401(k) plan with company match.
100% Company-paid short-term disability, long-term disability, basic life insurance and AD&D.
Paid parental leave (12 weeks for primary caregivers / 6 weeks for secondary caregivers).
Generous home office stipend to support your remote workspace.
Annual professional development stipend to support your growth (e.g., workshops, courses, and seminars).
Charitable giving program and paid volunteer time off with registered non-profits.

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Hard Skills & Tools

multi-country payroll experienceequity administration platformstock-based compensation accountingpayroll controlsaudit-ready documentationgeneral ledger reconciliationvariance analysiscap table management409A valuationspayroll compliance

Soft Skills

cross-functional collaborationattention to detaildiscretiondeadline managementindependent operationstructure establishmentissue resolutionrelationship managementinternal partnershipsupporting employee questions

Certifications

Certified Payroll Professional