Accounting Manager, Global Payroll

About Zscaler

Zscaler (NASDAQ: ZS) accelerates digital transformation so that customers can be more agile, efficient, resilient, and secure. The Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange is the company’s cloud-native platform that protects thousands of customers from cyberattacks and data loss by securely connecting users, devices, and applications in any location.

With more than 10 years of experience developing, operating, and scaling the cloud, Zscaler serves thousands of enterprise customers around the world, including 450 of the Forbes Global 2000 organizations. In addition to protecting customers from damaging threats, such as ransomware and data exfiltration, it helps them slash costs, reduce complexity, and improve the user experience by eliminating stacks of latency-creating gateway appliances.

Zscaler was founded in 2007 with a mission to make the cloud a safe place to do business and a more enjoyable experience for enterprise users. Zscaler’s purpose-built security platform puts a company’s defenses and controls where the connections occur—the internet—so that every connection is fast and secure, no matter how or where users connect or where their applications and workloads reside.

Job Description

We are looking for a hands-on and knowledgeable Accounting Manager, Global Payroll to join our growing Global Payroll team. This individual will serve as a key member of the Controllership organization, overseeing the accounting, forecasting, analysis, and reporting of Global Payroll. Responsibilities of this role include hiring and managing a global team of Payroll accountants, preparation and review of Payroll related journal entries, calculation of Payroll accruals, Payroll forecasting, variance analysis and reporting. This role will also focus on designing and executing controls to maintain SOX compliance and implementing process and system improvements. This position will report to the Director of Global Payroll.

We Are Looking For An Accounting Professional Who Can

• Prepare, review, and approve Payroll journal entries at global level including inter-company journal entries
• Prepare, review, and approve Payroll related accruals including Vacation, Severance, Pension and Benefits
• Manage additional monthly, quarterly, and year-end close activities, including calculation of global Payroll tax rates, Payroll account reconciliations, Payroll internal controls performance, and Payroll reporting
• On a monthly basis, provide Payroll expense trend and analytical review of P&L activities and perform Balance Sheet fluctuation analysis for Payroll accounts
• Prepare Global Payroll cash forecast to support cash management
• On a semi-annual basis compile Global ESPP contributions for purchase of shares
• Assist with preparation of Payroll PBCs for quarterly reviews and the annual audit
• Collaborate with Payroll Processing and Payroll Operations managers to optimize integrations with NetSuite and maintain Global Payroll GL mapping
• Collaborate cross-functionally with People and Culture Operations, People and Culture Benefits, Global Stock Administration, Finance Transformation, IT Business Systems, Tax, FP&A and Treasury to address new Zscaler initiatives and to optimize our processes
• Participate in the ongoing Finance Transformation and automation initiatives undertaken by the accounting team

Minimum Qualifications

• 5+ years of Payroll Accounting experience, including exposure to publicly traded and SaaS companies
• BS in Accounting

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced Excel skills
• Experience with software packages NetSuite and Ceridian Dayforce
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced and dynamic environment under tight timelines
• Ability to work with and manage teams remotely across the globe
• Result-oriented individual with high degree of accuracy and ability to take initiative

Zscaler’s salary ranges are benchmarked and are determined by role and level. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations and could be higher or lower based on a multitude of factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

The base salary range listed for this full-time position excludes commission/ bonus/ equity (if applicable) + benefits.

Base Pay Range
$105,000 — $135,000 USD

By applying for this role, you adhere to applicable laws, regulations, and Zscaler policies, including those related to security and privacy standards and guidelines.

Zscaler is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all of our employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy or related medical conditions), age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristics protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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