Empower the Individual Through Crypto

Gemini is a crypto exchange and custodian that allows customers to buy, sell, store, and earn more than 30 cryptocurrencies like bitcoin, bitcoin cash, ether, litecoin, and Zcash. Gemini is a New York trust company that is subject to the capital reserve requirements, cybersecurity requirements, and banking compliance standards set forth by the New York State Department of Financial Services and the New York Banking Law. Gemini was founded in 2014 by twin brothers Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss to empower the individual through crypto.

Crypto is about giving you greater choice, independence, and opportunity. We are here to help you on your journey. We build crypto products that are simple, elegant, and secure. Whether you are an individual or an institution, we want to help you buy, sell, and store your bitcoin and cryptocurrency. Crypto is not just a technology, it's a movement.

The Department: Financial Operations

The Financial Operations and Accounting Teams at Gemini are thought leaders in the digital asset accounting and reconciliation space. Our mandate is to bridge the traditional world of finance with the innovation of cryptocurrency products, providing our clients with a best-in-class financial institution experience.

The Role: Manager, Payroll and Equity Administration

Gemini is seeking a Manager of Payroll and Equity Administration with a drive to operate in a high-growth environment and strong experience in payroll, 401(k), and equity compensation at a global company. The position will be an entrusted cross-functional business partner with People, Legal, Accounting and Tax teams. A focus on regulatory compliance and building strong internal controls is critical. This position is an individual contributor reporting to the Director of Financial Operations. 

Responsibilities:

• Manage full-cycle processing of US and International payroll on a semi-monthly basis for 300+ employees.
• Manage partnership with ADP to optimize system functionality and exploit opportunities for process automation on ADP Workforce Now.
• Implement, maintain, and review payroll processing systems to ensure timely and accurate processing of payroll transactions including salaries, benefits, taxes and other deductions.
• Prepare journal entries and monthly payroll reconciliations
• Manage tax and benefits compliance and reporting with all Federal, State, and Local payroll compliance, including tax withholding, and garnishments.
• Identify recommendations to scale processes to enhance payroll operational efficiency including the design and implementation of internal controls and maintain payroll policies and procedures
• Answer employee questions regarding payroll and process payroll changes
• Partner with Legal and Finance on the design of global equity programs and coordinate the rollout
• Ensure compliance with US and foreign securities regulations and tax requirements, including annual equity-related filings
• Manage workers compensation and 401k plan audits
• Administer global equity plans, performance awards, releases, cancellations, terminations, purchase and refund events
• Serve as a resource for participants' questions about all equity awards
• Reconcile monthly equity activity, including shares outstanding and share reserves between company records, and third-party vendors like brokers and transfer agents
• Ensure appropriate tax withholding, accounting and compliance, including global mobility tracking
• Assist with the development of internal controls and the automation of equity processes

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, or related course of study
• 5+ years of relevant experience in payroll processing, equity administration and related accounting analysis and month-end reconciliations
• Ability to work well independently and as a team member in a time sensitive environment
• Unquestionable ethics and discretion when dealing with confidential and sensitive data
• Advanced Excel skills required (critical to success in the position); experience with accounting software preferred
• CPA certification and CPP (Certified Payroll Professional) certification preferred but not required

It Pays to Work Here

We take a holistic approach to compensation at Gemini, which includes:

• Competitive Compensation and Profit-Sharing Equity
• Flexible vacation policy
• Retirement Plan Matching
• Generous Parental leave
• Comprehensive health plans
• Training and professional development

At Gemini, we strive to build diverse teams that reflect the people we want to empower through our products, and we are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. Equal Opportunity is the Law, and Gemini is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and affirmative action employer. If you have a specific need that requires accommodation, please let a member of the People Team know.

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