Payroll Manager

About Cardlytics
Founded in 2008, Cardlytics (NASDAQ: CDLX) is the industry-leading purchase intelligence and incentives platform. We make commerce smarter and more rewarding for everyone by helping businesses attract, understand, and incentivize consumers through our partners' digital reward programs. Join us on our mission to make commerce smarter and more rewarding for everyone!

About the Team

The Payroll Manager will be part of the Accounting team at Cardlytics, with a primary focus on delivering accurate, timely, and compliant payroll operations across the organization. The Accounting team ensures the company’s financial records are audit-ready and supports Cardlytics’ card-linked marketing platform by partnering closely with teams across the business. Within this group, payroll plays a critical role in maintaining financial integrity, employee trust, and regulatory compliance. Known for our attention to detail and collaborative approach, we take pride in getting payroll right—and getting it done.

About the Position

Cardlytics is seeking an experienced Payroll Manager to lead our payroll operations, reporting to the Director of Corporate Accounting. 

This role is responsible for overseeing all aspects of payroll, including processing, auditing, and administration. The Payroll Manager ensures payroll is executed accurately, on time, and in full compliance with all applicable government regulations and company policies.

You will

• Own and manage the end-to-end payroll process for semi-monthly and bi-weekly payroll

• Partner closely with the People team, Accounting, and other departments to ensure accurate payroll processing and recordkeeping

• Develop, document, and implement payroll policies and procedures

• Identify process gaps and implement best practices to improve efficiency and accuracy

• Respond to employee payroll inquiries in a professional and timely manner

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll and tax regulations

• Support payroll-related audits by preparing documentation and responding to requests

• Perform other duties as assigned 

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field

• CPP or similar payroll certification

• At least 1 year of experience with Workday Payroll

• Workday Payroll and Reporting certifications preferred

• Solid understanding of payroll regulations, tax laws, and compliance requirements

• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy

• Strong organizational, time-management, and communication skills

• Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion

• Self-motivated and adaptable in a rapidly evolving business environment

• Extremely organized, data-driven, and comfortable managing multiple priorities

• Proficient with Workday Payroll 

• Quick to learn new systems and applications

Technical Environment

We primarily use macOS and Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides). While our preferred platform is macOS, we support both macOS and Windows. Familiarity with or willingness to work within this environment is required.

Core Values

Our shared values are the driving force behind everything we do. Across all roles, we are looking for teammates who embody these values:

• Customer and partner first

• Act with urgency and focus

• Integrity with our partners and data

• Accountability even when challenged

• Empowerment over hierarchy

• Growth over comfort

Benefits and Perks

• Flexible paid time off plus company holidays

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance begins on your first day

• 401(k) retirement plan with company match, plan also includes a student loan debt repayment option

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

• Educational assistance for continuing education

• Lifestyle Spending Account for physical, emotional, and financial wellness (like gym memberships, home down payments, art classes, park passes, and more!)

• Complimentary Calm app subscriptions to support employee mental health and wellbeing

As an equal opportunity employer, Cardlytics is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our people bring our products and organization to life, and every unique perspective makes us better. If you can do the job and you’re excited about growing with us as we scale our best-in-class advertising platform, we’d love to hear from you. If you need accommodation in the recruiting process due to a disability, please email [email protected] or inform your recruiter.