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full-timeSenior Manager, Payroll
Asana · San Francisco
Our Finance team tracks and seeks to understand the factors driving our growth and success . We help our entire organization achieve our operational and financial goals while embodying our company values . We ensure our objectives are feasible and work closely with all teams to ensure they have the resources they need to achieve our ambitious mission enabling all teams to work together effortlessly . We are looking for a strategic and hands-on Senior Manager, Payroll to lead our US and Canada payroll function. In this role, you will serve as Asana's payroll subject matter expert, ensuring payroll continuity, compliance, and scalable processes during an exciting period of growth while empowering and developing your team. T his role is based in our San Francisco office with an office-centric hybrid schedule . The standard in-office days are Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday . Most Asanas have the option to work from home on Wednesdays . Working from home on Fridays d epends on the type of work you do and the teams with which you partner . If you're interviewing for this role, your recruiter will share more about the in-office requirements . What you’ll achieve Lead the accurate and timely processing of multi-state US and Canada payrolls while ensuring compliance with federal, state, local, and provincial regulations . Serve as Asana's primary subject matter expert and resource for complex payroll matters . Maintain and strengthen payroll processes, automation, SOX controls, payroll policies, and internal audit readiness . Keep comprehensive payroll documentation, procedures, and internal controls current and audit-ready . Partner closely with Accounting on payroll reconciliations, accruals, journal entries, and month-end close activities . Collaborate cross-functionally with HR, Finance, Tax, Legal, and external payroll providers to support seamless operations, M&A activities, and international expansion . Manage payroll vendors and external service relationships to maintain operational excellence . Empower, mentor, and develop the payroll team through open, compassionate communication and proactive knowledge sharing . About you Demonstrates curiosity about AI tools and emerging technologies, with a willingness to learn and leverage them to enhance productivity, collaboration, or decision-making . 12+ years of payroll experience; progressive leadership experience in payroll management, including direct people management and team development . Deep experience leading payroll operations and SOX compliance within a publicly traded company environment . Deep functional expertise in multi-state US and Canada payroll regulations, payroll accounting, and internal controls . Proven track record of operating strategically while remaining close to day-to-day execution . Exceptional communication skills with a demonst rated ability to build cross-functional trust and resolve conflict constructively . Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field . Experience with enterprise systems such as Workday, ADP, or NetSuite, or a CPP cer tification is a plus . At Asana, we're committed to building teams that include a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, as this is critical to helping us achieve our mission . If you're interested in this role and don't meet every listed requirement, we still encourage you to apply . What we’ll offer Our comprehensive compensation package plays a big part in how we recognize you for the i mpact you have on our path to achieving our mission . We believe that c ompensation should be reflective of the value you create relative to the market value of your role . To ensure pay is fair and not impacted by biases, we're committed to looking at market value which is why we check ourselves and conduct a yearly pay equity audit . For this role, the estimated base salary range is between $190,000 - $223,000. The actual base salary will vary based on various factors, including market and individual qualifications objectively asses sed during the interview process . The listed range above is a guideline, and the base salary range for this role may be modified . In addition to base salary, your compensation package may include additional com ponents such as equity, sales incentive pay (for m ost sales roles), and benefits . If you're interviewing for this role, speak with your recruiter to learn more about the total compensation and benefits for this role . We strive to provide equitable and competitive ben efits package s that support our employees worldwide and include: Mental health, wellness & fitness benefits Career coaching & support Inclusive family building benefits Long-term savings or retirement plans In-office culinary options to cater to your dietary preferences These are just some of the benefits we offer, and benefits may vary based on role, country, and local regulations . If you're interviewing for this role, speak with your recruiter to learn more about the to
| Role | Senior Manager, Payroll |
|---|---|
| Company | Asana |
| Location | San Francisco |
| Type | full-time |
| Compensation | Not disclosed |
| Posted | 2026-10-16 |
| Deadline | Rolling |
Typical process for this type of role
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- 1ApplicationSubmit your resume through the apply link.
- 2ScreeningRecruiter reviews your background against the role.
- 3AssessmentA technical test, assignment, or coding round, depending on the role.
- 4Interview(s)One or more rounds with the hiring team.
- 5OfferOffer letter with compensation and start date.
Before you apply
0/4About Asana
Asana is an operating system designed for human-agent teams to manage critical workflows. Founded in 2008, the platform utilizes the Asana Work Graph, a system that connects tasks, projects, goals, and dependencies to provide a shared context for both human users and AI agents. The software enables teams to collaborate within a shared space, utilizing shared memory to improve workflows over time while maintaining enterprise-grade governance, including audit trails and scoped permissions. Asana serves a wide range of organizations, including 85% of Fortune 100 companies, by providing tools for project management, compliance, portfolio monitoring, and cross-functional alignment. The platform is designed to help teams coordinate work, reduce time spent on status updates, and integrate AI agents directly into existing business processes.
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