The Company

Pay Pal has been revolutionizing commerce globally for more than 25 years. Creating innovative experiences that make moving money, selling, and shopping simple, personalized, and secure, Pay Pal empowers consumers and businesses in approximately 200 markets to join and thrive in the global economy.

We operate a global, two-sided network at scale that connects hundreds of millions of merchants and consumers. We help merchants and consumers connect, transact, and complete payments, whether they are online or in person. Pay Pal is more than a connection to third-party payment networks. We provide proprietary payment solutions accepted by merchants that enable the completion of payments on our platform on behalf of our customers.

We offer our customers the flexibility to use their accounts to purchase and receive payments for goods and services, as well as the ability to transfer and withdraw funds. We enable consumers to exchange funds more safely with merchants using a variety of funding sources, which may include a bank account, a Pay Pal or Venmo account balance, Pay Pal and Venmo branded credit products, a credit card, a debit card, certain cryptocurrencies, or other stored value products such as gift cards, and eligible credit card rewards. Our Pay Pal, Venmo, and Xoom products also make it safer and simpler for friends and family to transfer funds to each other. We offer merchants an end-to-end payments solution that provides authorization and settlement capabilities, as well as instant access to funds and payouts. We also help merchants connect with their customers, process exchanges and returns, and manage risk. We enable consumers to engage in cross-border shopping and merchants to extend their global reach while reducing the complexity and friction involved in enabling cross-border trade.

Our beliefs are the foundation for how we conduct business every day. We live each day guided by our core values of Inclusion, Innovation, Collaboration, and Wellness. Together, our values ensure that we work together as one global team with our customers at the center of everything we do – and they push us to ensure we take care of ourselves, each other, and our communities.

Job Summary:

The Senior Manager – Global Payroll Accounting will lead the global payroll accounting function based out of Bangalore, overseeing regional payroll accounting teams supporting APAC, EMEA, North America and Latin America. This role is accountable for accurate and timely payroll accounting, end‑to‑end close, controls, and reconciliations across multiple countries, and for driving transformation, transition and standardization of processes across regions. The Senior Manager will be a key finance leader partnering with Payroll Operations, HR, Controllership, Tax and FP&A, and will play a critical role in the upcoming S/4 HANA implementation and optimization of ADP‑integrated payroll accounting flows.

Job Description:

Essential Responsibilities:

• Partner with Pay Pal business leaders and wider Pay Pal finance organization on accounting and reporting matters
• Drive accounting support within finance transformation work programs and other process enhancements
• Provide accounting expertise and leadership to finance and business organizations
• Consult with business partners regularly to ensure awareness of significant transactions and potential accounting impact

Minimum Qualifications:

• 8+ years relevant experience and a Bachelor’s degree OR Any equivalent combination of education and experience.

Additional Responsibilities & Preferred Qualifications:

Key Responsibilities

Functional leadership and operations

Lead the global payroll accounting team supporting APAC, EMEA, NA and LATAM regions, providing direction, coaching and performance management to senior accountants and analysts.

Own end‑to‑end month‑end and quarter‑end close for payroll accounting globally, including review and approval of journal entries, payroll‑related accruals and reclasses.

Ensure robust balance sheet reconciliations for payroll and employee benefit‑related accounts, with timely clearance of reconciling items across all entities and regions.

Oversee preparation and review of payroll expense fluctuation and variance analysis, providing clear, insight‑driven explanations of key drivers to Finance and business stakeholders.

Monitor and resolve issues with interfaces between ADP and the ERP (current and S/4 HANA), including review and approval of manual corrections and exception handling.

Transformation, transition and standardization

Design and drive a multi‑year roadmap for transformation of global payroll accounting processes, focusing on standardization, automation, scalability and control strength.

Lead transition and knowledge‑transfer activities as additional country scope and processes move into the Bangalore‑based global payroll accounting hub.

Harmonize close calendars, reconciliations, documentation standards and KPIs across APAC, EMEA, NA and LATAM to create a consistent global operating model.

Identify opportunities to streamline account structure, mappings and workflows between ADP and S/4 HANA; partner with Payroll Operations, HRIS and IT to implement improvements.

Champion continuous improvement, Lean and automation (templates, macros, system rules, workflow tools) to reduce manual effort and error risk in payroll accounting.

S/4 HANA implementation and systems

Act as payroll accounting workstream owner for S/4 HANA implementation, including requirements definition, design reviews, testing and sign‑off for processes impacting payroll GL and reporting.

Oversee design and maintenance of payroll GL mappings, integration logic and reconciliation controls between ADP and S/4 HANA (including BW/analytics layer where applicable).

Ensure creation and maintenance of end‑to‑end process documentation, control matrices and user guides for S/4 HANA and ADP‑related payroll accounting processes.

Governance, controls and compliance

Ensure compliance with US GAAP and relevant local GAAP, statutory and regulatory requirements across all supported countries, in partnership with local controllership teams.

Own and enhance internal controls over payroll accounting, including SOX‑relevant controls, segregation of duties and interface controls between payroll and ERP.

Support internal and external audits, tax and regulatory audits and inquiries, ensuring timely, accurate and well‑documented responses.

Partner with Tax, HR/Benefits and local finance teams on regulatory reporting, surveys, fringe benefit assessments and other payroll‑related filings as needed.

Stakeholder management and leadership

Serve as primary point of contact for senior stakeholders in Payroll Operations, HR, Controllership, FP&A and regional finance on payroll accounting matters.

Communicate clearly and proactively on close status, risks, issues, and transformation progress to finance leadership.

Develop and mentor a high‑performing team, focused on technical excellence, ownership, collaboration and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

Education and professional credentials

CA (India), CPA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent professional accounting qualification required.

Experience

15+ years of progressive accounting experience with significant focus on payroll accounting in a multinational environment, including at least 5 years in a people‑management or leadership role.

Demonstrated experience leading global or multi‑region payroll accounting teams supporting APAC, EMEA and the Americas.

Proven track record in transformation, transition and standardization of finance or payroll accounting processes in a shared services or global delivery model.

Hands‑on experience with ADP global payroll solutions (e.g., ADP Global View, ADP Streamline, ADP Celergo or similar) and their integration with ERP/GL systems.

Strong experience with SAP S/4 HANA (and preferably BW/analytics) in a payroll accounting context, including system implementations or major upgrades.

Competencies

Strategic yet hands‑on leader, able to move between operational detail and broader transformation agenda.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain complex accounting topics to non‑finance stakeholders.

Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills, with a continuous improvement mindset and bias for action.

Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced, high‑growth, global environment while managing multiple priorities and deadlines.

Subsidiary:

Pay Pal

Travel Percent:

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For the majority of employees, Pay Pal's balanced hybrid work model offers 3 days in the office for effective in-person collaboration and 2 days at your choice of either the Pay Pal office or your home workspace, ensuring that you equally have the benefits and conveniences of both locations.

Our Benefits:

At Pay Pal, we’re committed to building an equitable and inclusive global economy. And we can’t do this without our most important asset-you. That’s why we offer comprehensive, choice-based programs, to support all aspects of personal wellbeing—physical, emotional, and financial—delivering meaningful value where it matters most. We strive to create a flexible, balanced work culture with a holistic approach to benefits, including generous paid time off, healthcare coverage for you and your family, and resources to create financial security and support your mental health.

Who We Are:

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Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Pay Pal provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. In addition, Pay Pal will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at paypalglobaltalentacquisition@paypal.com.

Belonging at Pay Pal:

Our employees are central to advancing our mission, and we strive to create an environment where everyone can do their best work with a sense of purpose and belonging. Belonging at Pay Pal means creating a workplace with a sense of acceptance and security where all employees feel included and valued. We are proud to have a diverse workforce reflective of the merchants, consumers, and communities that we serve, and we continue to take tangible actions to cultivate inclusivity and belonging at Pay Pal.

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