Payroll Operations and Equity Administration Senior Manager

at  Rigel Pharmaceutical

POSITION SUMMARY:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Senior Manager to oversee our payroll operations and equity administration. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of multi-state payroll processing, equity administration, and general accounting. This role will be responsible for ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing, managing equity administration, recording payroll-related journal entries, performing monthly close activities and will also support the SOX and financial statement audits.
Salary Range $119,340 to $140,400

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• BS in Accounting with 7+ years payroll processing experience; equivalent experience may be considered.
• Experience in ADP payroll system required.
• Experience at a publicly traded company required.
• Experience in stock option program administration preferred.
• Experience in general accounting financial close process.
• Proficiency in MS Office skills, primarily Excel.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and organizational skills required.
• Able to work effectively across multiple functions.
• Must be able to prioritize responsibilities, handle multiple tasks & work independently.
• Candidate must be able to demonstrate the ability to maintain the highest level of confidentiality.
• Must be detail-oriented and possess excellent technical, analytical, organizational and time-management skills.