Decagon
Fintech
AccountingOperationsandPayrollManager
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“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.
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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