Director, Payroll

About the Role

Chime is looking for a hands-on Director of Payroll who will own the entire payroll process, including payroll accounting, taxation for stock options, RSU, ESPP and partner closely with the People Team to ensure that processes and roles are aligned to support the company’s rapid growth. This person will also serve as a point of contact for all internal and external payroll inquiries.

The base salary offered for this role and level of experience will begin at $168,570.00 and up to $238,900.00. Full-time employees are also eligible for a bonus, competitive equity package, and benefits. The actual base salary offered may be higher, depending on your location, skills, qualifications, and experience.

In this role, you can expect to

• Full-cycle processing of US and Canadian payroll on a semi-monthly basis for 1400+ employees, including processing stock options, RSU and ESPP related income.
• Manages payroll liabilities by ensuring accuracy of employee federal, state, and local income taxes, social security taxes and employer’s social security, unemployment taxes
• Implement, maintain, and review payroll processing systems to ensure timely and accurate processing of payroll transactions including salaries, 401(k) deductions, benefits, taxes and other deductions
• Maintains and audits accuracy of timesheet approvals and maintenance for non-exempt employees. Communicates with employees and managers with respect to internal systems, timesheet reporting and submission, and wage and tax statements as necessary
• Manages tax and benefits compliance and reporting with all Federal, State, and Local payroll compliance, including tax withholding, and garnishments.
• Performs accounting month-end close including journal entries and reconciliations of related payroll and benefits accounts
• Identify recommendations to scale processes to enhance payroll operational efficiency including the design and implementation of internal controls and maintain payroll policies and procedures

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A little about us

At Chime, we believe that everyone can achieve financial progress. We created Chime—a financial technology company, not a bank

We\'re a team of problem solvers, dreamers, and builders with one shared obsession : our members. From day one, Chimers have worked tirelessly to out-hustle and out-execute competitors to bring our mission to life. Their grit and determination inspire us to work harder every day to deliver the very best experience possible. We each bring an owner\'s mindset to our work, refusing to be outdone and holding ourselves accountable to meet and exceed the highest bars for our teams, our company, and our members.

We believe in being bold, dreaming big, and taking risks, while also working together, embracing our diverse perspectives, and giving each other honest feedback. Our culture remains deeply entrepreneurial, encouraging every Chimer to see themselves as stewards of our mission to help everyday Americans unlock their financial progress.

We know that to achieve our mission, we must earn and keep people\'s trust—so we hold ourselves to the highest standards of integrity in everything we do. These aren\'t just words on a wall—our values are embedded in every aspect of our business, serving as a north star that guides us as we work to help millions achieve their financial potential.

Because if we don\'t—who will?

What we offer for our full-time, regular employees

Perks also available to Chime Interns.

We know that great work can’t be done without a diverse team and inclusive environment. That’s why we specifically look for individuals of varying strengths, skills, backgrounds, and ideas to join our team. We believe this gives us a competitive advantage to better serve our members and helps us all grow as Chimers and individuals.

Chime is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital or family status, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis under provincial, federal, state, and local laws, regulations, or ordinances. We will also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of state and local laws, including the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Cook County Ordinance, NYC Fair Chance Act, and the LA City Fair Chance Ordinance, and consistent with Canadian provincial and federal laws. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation during any stage of the application process, please contact : benefits@chime.com.

To learn more about how Chime collects and uses your personal information during the application process, please see the Chime Applicant Privacy Notice.

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