Hiring: Associate Director, Payroll and Equity Company: Amylyx Pharmaceuticals Location: Cambridge, MA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-03 14:33:51 Employment Type: Remote Target Skills & Keywords : C++, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint, NetSuite About the job Experience: •8+ years of multi-state payroll experience, including hands-on administration of ADP Workforce Now or a similar enterprise payroll platform. •3+ years of equity administration experience supporting stock option and RSU programs in a public company environment. Required Skills: •Own the day-to-day processing of U.S. multi-state payroll using ADP, including garnishments, benefits and taxes to multi-site employees consistent with federal and state wage and hour laws. •Partner with Human Resources to ensure employee transactions, including hires, terminations, promotions, transfers, and leaves of absence, are processed accurately and timely. •Perform monthly payroll reconciliations, payroll journal entries, bonus accruals and resolve any payroll discrepancies in a timely manner. •Own and maintain payroll controls and SOX-compliant processes, ensuring adherence to internal policies, regulatory requirements, and audit standards. •Review and maintain the documentation of payroll reports, including semi-monthly, monthly, quarterly and year-end payroll reports. •Manage and proactively address payroll-related inquiries from employees, HR and other functional teams; communicate with external stakeholders, such as federal and state tax authorities and Amylyx partners and vendors. •Partner with ADP and other service providers to ensure accurate year-end processing and W-2 reporting; support workers' compensation, 401(k), payroll tax, and other payroll-related audits and compliance activities. •Coordinate with third-party international payroll providers and internal stakeholders to support payroll activities and ensure accurate processing of payroll and equity-related transactions for international employees. Qualifications: •Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field preferred; equivalent combination of education, professional certifications, and relevant experience will be considered. •Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations, including taxation related to equity compensation. •Thorough understanding of payroll internal controls, reconciliations, and audit requirements. •Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, data analysis, reconciliations, and reporting; strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook. •Excellent analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills, with strong attention to detail. •Demonstrated ability to handle highly confidential information with discretion and maintain the highest professional and ethical standards in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment. •Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) and/or Certified Equity Professional (CEP) designation. •Be expected to travel to our corporate location in Cambridge, MA several times a year and attend other company-related events as necessary and requested. Compensation: •$163,000 - $183,000 / year Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!