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Salary: USD 150,000 - 160,000 / annual
Ceribell is a medical technology company transforming the diagnosis and management of serious neurological conditions through its novel point-of-care EEG platform. The Ceribell System is deployed across hundreds of community hospitals, academic facilities, and major integrated delivery networks nationwide, enabling rapid seizure detection in acute care settings.
You will serve as the Payroll Manager, acting as the subject matter expert on all payroll operations and compliance matters. You will own the end-to-end payroll process for U.S. employees, including semi-monthly and special payrolls, equity-related payroll processing, and commission payouts. Your responsibilities include:
• Manage all payroll functions for U.S. employees, including semi-monthly and special payrolls
• Oversee equity-related payroll processing in partnership with Stock Administration, Accounting, and Legal teams
• Approve commission payrolls in alignment with plan documents
• Assist with Travel & Expense (T&E) process oversight, including expense report review and policy compliance
• Prepare payroll journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations
• Maintain and enforce internal controls, segregation of duties, and SOX compliance
• Manage payroll system configurations and partner with HRIS/IT for enhancements
• Develop and maintain payroll policies and procedures
• Act as primary contact for payroll-related audits and provide necessary documentation
• Lead, mentor, and develop payroll staff; conduct performance reviews
• Collaborate with HR, Finance, and Legal on payroll-related projects and initiatives
You will partner closely with HR, Finance, Legal teams, and external auditors to ensure strict enforcement of SOX controls and multi-state payroll regulations.
REQUIREMENTS:
• 7+ years payroll experience with at least 3 years in a supervisory role, preferably in a public company
• Strong knowledge of California and multi-state payroll laws
• Familiarity with SOX requirements and public-company audit processes
• Familiarity with accounting for payroll, including journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations
• Experience managing payroll for equity compensation and commissions
• Expertise in payroll systems (e.g., Paylocity, ADP) and equity platforms (e.g., Fidelity); experience with system implementations is a plus
• Experience with larger ERP systems (e.g., Netsuite)
• Advanced Excel skills and strong data analysis capabilities
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and communication skills
