Decagon

Fintech

AccountingOperationsandPayrollManager

$160–200k San Francisco, California, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Accounting Operations and Payroll Manager at Decagon. Skills: Payroll processing, Expense operations, Accounts payable, Accounts receivable. Own end-to-end global payroll processing. Manage new hires”

Industry & Context.

Fintech
Problems you'll solve

Reconcile discrepancies; Resolve discrepancies

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

6-8 years payroll experience, Full ownership of U.S. payroll, Manage multi-state U.S. payroll, Deep knowledge of payroll compliance, Knowledge of tax regulations, Knowledge of reporting requirements, Experience working with HR/People teams, Experience working with Finance teams

Nice to Have

Worked in hyper growth company, Exposure to accounts payable, Exposure to accounts receivable, Familiarity with business travel and expense operations

What You'll Do.

Own end-to-end global payroll processing

Manage variable compensation

Perform payroll reconciliations

Perform payroll reporting

Maintain process documentation

Maintain internal controls

Administer business travel operations

Administer expense operations

Manage corporate card

Review expense reports

Manage travel vendor relationships

Ensure accurate GL coding

Ensure timely reimbursement

Perform monthly T&E reporting

Perform variance analysis

Oversee accounts payable

Oversee accounts receivable

Ensure timely processing

Ensure accurate coding

Ensure proper approvals

Manage vendor payments

Manage cash application

Lead month-end close activities

Perform reconciliations

Support headcount growth

Identify automation opportunities

Identify system efficiency opportunities

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Partner with People; Partner with Finance

Full Job Description

About Decagon Decagon is the leading conversational AI platform empowering every brand to deliver concierge customer experiences. Our technology enables industry-defining enterprises like Avis Budget Group, Block’s Cash App and Square, Chime, Oura Health, and Hunter Douglas to deploy AI agents that power personalized, deeply satisfying interactions across voice, chat, email, SMS, and every other channel. We’re building a future where customer experiences are being redefined from support tickets and hold music to faster resolutions, richer conversations, and deeper relationships. We’re proud to be backed by world-class investors who share that vision, including a16z, Accel, Bain Capital Ventures, Coatue, and Index Ventures, along with many others. We’re an in-office company, driven by a shared commitment to excellence and velocity. Our values — Just Get It Done, Invent What Customers Want, Winner’s Mindset, and The Polymath Principle — shape how we work and grow as a team. About the Team The Accounting team at Decagon is at the center of our growth, building the financial foundation that powers a rapidly scaling startup. We ensure accurate, timely financial reporting in accordance with U.S. GAAP while designing scalable processes and strong controls that support expansion across teams and geographies. Partnering closely with Sales, People, Legal, and Operations, we drive thoughtful spend management, contract oversight, and payroll excellence—balancing precision with agility in a fast-moving environment where our work directly enables the company’s next stage of growth.     About the Role We’re looking for a high-impact Finance Operations & Payroll Manager to build the finance engine that keeps our company scaling. You’ll own payroll, expenses, AP, and AR, transforming these core operations into smooth, scalable systems that support a fast-moving, high-growth team. This is a high-impact individual contributor role responsible for ensuring accurate, compliant, and time

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