Accounting Manager (Payroll and Equity) at H2o.ai, Inc.

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Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

01 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

03 May, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Global payroll accounting, Equity administration, Carta, GAAP, Month-end close, Journal entries, Reconciliation, Payroll tax compliance, Stock-based compensation, NetSuite, SAP S/4Hana, ADP Workforce Now, Deel, MS Excel, Project management, International accounting

Industry

Software Development

Description

Founded in 2012, H2O.ai is on a mission to democratize AI. As the world’s leading agentic AI company, H2O.ai converges Generative and Predictive AI to help enterprises and public sector agencies develop purpose-built GenAI applications on their private data. With a focus on Sovereign AI—secure, compliant, and infrastructure-flexible deployments—H2O.ai delivers solutions that align with the highest standards of data privacy and control. Our open-source technology is trusted by over 20,000 organizations worldwide, including more than half of the Fortune 500. H2O.ai powers AI transformation for companies like AT&T, Commonwealth Bank of Australia, Chipotle, Workday, Progressive Insurance, and NIH. H2O.ai partners include NVIDIA, Dell Technologies, Deloitte, Ernst & Young (EY), Snowflake, AWS, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), VAST Data and MinIO. H2O.ai’s AI for Good program supports nonprofit groups, foundations, and communities in advancing education, healthcare, and environmental conservation. With a vibrant community of 2 million data scientists worldwide, H2O.ai aims to co-create valuable AI applications for all users. H2O.ai has raised $256 million from investors, including Commonwealth Bank, NVIDIA, Goldman Sachs, Wells Fargo, Capital One, Nexus Ventures and New York Life. For more information, visit www.h2o.ai. About This Opportunity 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 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 What We Are Looking For 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 (including reviewing, approving, funding, preparing journal entries, preparing reconciliations) At least 2 years of Big 4 public accounting experience is preferred or demonstrated solid accounting and internal control knowledge Software and SaaS industry industry experience preferred Demonstrated in-depth knowledge of GAAP, month-end close processes, operational and international accounting procedures both generally and as it relates to payroll accounting 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 Why H2O.ai? Market leader in total rewards Remote-friendly culture Flexible working environment Be part of a world-class team Career growth H2O.ai is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability status or any other legally protected basis. 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. H2O.ai employs the world’s top Kaggle Grandmasters, the community of best-in-the-world machine learning practitioners and data scientists. A strong AI for Good ethos and responsible AI drive the company’s purpose. Please visit www.H2O.ai to learn more. #LI-Remote

Responsibilities

Manage global payroll accounting, including outsourced provider oversight, journal entries, and account reconciliations across multiple geographies. Oversee global equity administration in Carta, ensuring accurate stock-based compensation reporting and compliance.