Senior Director, Equity

Senior Director, Equity – Join a team that is redefining credit. As we scale globally, we need a strategic leader to architect the future of our Equity and Payroll functions.

• Strategic Execution & Optimization:
  Drive global scale of payroll and equity administration, ensuring timely, accurate delivery in all jurisdictions.
• Vision &
  
  Roadmap:
  
  Design and recommend new global policies, technology roadmaps, and organizational structures.
• Operational Excellence:
  Manage the entire global function for payroll and equity, ensuring compliant execution of all pay cycles and equity events.
• Budget Management:
  Oversee vendor relationships and transformation budgets for high‑value, cost‑effective solutions.
• Leadership & Organizational Development:
  Lead Global Payroll and Global Equity Administration teams, inspiring ownership and continuous improvement.
• Change Leadership:
  Guide teams through expansion, M&A integration, and system/process changes with stability and continuous improvement.
• Risk Management & Compliance:
  Enforce rigorous compliance with laws, regulations, and tax requirements, and serve as primary point of contact for external audits.
• Cross‑Functional Influence & Partnership:
  Partner with senior leaders across People, Legal, Tax, Treasury, Finance, and IT to align strategy with business objectives.

• 12+ years of progressive experience managing complex global payroll and equity functions; high‑growth, multinational public company experience preferred.
• Experience in a 2,000+ employee environment.
• Deep expertise in global equity administration (e.g., Schwab) and complex payroll systems and vendors.
• Proven track record of driving large‑scale transformation and major system implementations (e.g., Workday).
• Expert‑level knowledge of international compensation and tax compliance requirements.
• Experience managing M&A integration for payroll and equity operations.
• Exceptional executive‑level communication and presentation skills, with proven influence globally.

Base pay is part of a total compensation package that may include equity rewards, monthly stipends for health, wellness and tech spending, and benefits.

USA base pay ranges:

• (CA, WA, NY, NJ, CT): $285,000 – $355,000 per year
• (All other U.S. states): $253,000 – $323,000 per year

Affirm focuses on a simple and transparent pay structure based on location, experience and job‑related skills.

• Health care coverage – covers all premiums for you and your dependents
• Flexible Spending Wallets – stipends for technology, food, lifestyle and family expenses
• Time off – competitive vacation and holiday schedule
• ESPP – employee stock purchase plan

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