Accounting Manager

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This role will be based in Sunnyvale, CA.

At LinkedIn, our approach to flexible work is centered on trust and optimized for culture, connection, clarity, and the evolving needs of our business. The work location of this role is hybrid, meaning it will be performed both from home and from a LinkedIn office on select days, as determined by the business needs of the team. 

We're looking for an Accounting Manager to join LinkedIn, responsible for managing the payroll accounting operations across the NAMER region (Canada and United States), supporting the month-end closing of financial process activities, and supporting the global month-end financial close and financial reporting processes. In this role, you will manage the monthly, quarterly, and year-end payroll and other close activities, ensure accurate recording of payroll and other transactions, reconciliations, accruals, and reporting in compliance with US GAAP, SOX, and international statutory requirements. 

You will serve as a subject matter expert in payroll and other accounting activities, strengthen internal controls, and partner closely with Payroll Operations, HR, Benefits, Equity, Legal, Finance and Accounting stakeholders to ensure the accuracy and integrity of payroll and other accounting results. A key focus will be on driving process optimization, automation, and standardization to improve efficiency and scalability across our growing global footprint. 

Success in this position requires a strategic yet hands-on approach, strong payroll and broader accounting and corporate close reporting expertise, and the ability to collaborate effectively across functions and geographies. You’ll help shape the future of payroll and other accounting operations in a dynamic, high-growth environment—balancing operational excellence with continuous improvement. 

Responsibilities: 

• Execute monthly, quarterly, and year-end close activities for global payroll and other accounting processes, ensuring timely and accurate posting of payroll and other results to the general ledger. 
• Prepare, review, and maintain payroll and other account reconciliations (including wages payable, taxes, benefits, equity, etc.), validating completeness and ensuring the integrity of financial data. 
• Perform detailed analysis of monthly financial statement variances with business, finance, payroll operations, and external vendors, identifying root causes and driving resolution. 
• Review and record payroll-related accruals for wages, bonuses, benefits, and equity in collaboration with HR, Compensation, and FP&A teams. 
• Ensure proper allocation of payroll and other expenses across legal entities, projects, departments, and cost centers, while monitoring accuracy of expense classifications. 
• Review payroll data and vendor agreements to determine appropriate technical accounting treatment under US GAAP and relevant international standards, validating documentation and addressing accounting inquiries. 
• Conduct research, prepare materials, and collaborates with business partners to influence data-based decision making. 
• Ensure audit readiness through proactive documentation, preparation of schedules, and remediation of control gaps to maintain SOX and internal compliance standards. 
• Partner on cross-functional finance initiatives, including system upgrades, ERP integrations, and process reengineering projects. 
• Lead and guide the Offshore Shared Services team to ensure effective execution of timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Oversee the performance of Offshore Shared Services team to ensure expectations and accountability are aligned. 

Basic Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; or relevant work experience 
• 4+ years of work experience in payroll accounting or accounting, supporting US operations and financial reporting 

Preferred Qualifications:  

• CPA or CPP preferred. 
• Experience managing payroll accounting for US and Canada, and ideally global accounting operations exposure 
• Strong knowledge of payroll and other accounting principles, US GAAP, SOX compliance, and international statutory reporting requirements. 
• Strong collaboration skills to partner effectively with Payroll Operations, HR, Benefits, Engineering and FP&A teams. 
• Advanced proficiency in Excel; experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite) and payroll platforms (ADP GlobalView, Workday) preferred. 
• Experience working with Offshore Shared Services team 
• Strong ability to communicate in writing and speaking, as well as good organizational skills 
• Detailed oriented with strong problem solving and analytical skills 
• Ability to support and lead multiple workstreams which involves cross functional teams 
• Ability to effectively manage time, prioritize tasks, and work within deadlines with less supervision in a fast-paced environment 
• Ability to integrate quickly into new teams and build successful relationships across the organization through collaboration, consensus building and interpersonal effectiveness 
• Strong working knowledge of MS Office tools 

Suggested Skills:  

• Accounting  
• Cross-Team Collaboration 
• Analytical Thinking 
• Financial Reporting  
• Regulatory Compliance 

LinkedIn is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices.     

The pay range for this role is $107,000 to $175,000. Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, depth of experience, certifications, and specific work location. This may be different in other locations due to differences in the cost of labor.     

The total compensation package for this position may also include annual performance bonus, stock, benefits and/or other applicable incentive compensation plans. For more information, visit https://careers.linkedin.com/benefits. 

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