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# Global Head of Payroll - Vice President / Senior Vice President at iCapital

- **Company:** iCapital
- **Location:** Greenwich, CT
- **Posted:** 2026-04-14
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-25
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/icapitalnetwork/jobs/8505914002

## Job description

## About the Role

iCapital is seeking a Vice President or Senior Vice President to join the Corporate Finance team as a seasoned, strategic payroll executive. This role will be responsible for the end-to-end global payroll function, including payroll operations, payroll accounting and controls, vendor governance, and payroll-related risk management.

This role owns the company’s global payroll strategy and operating model and directly manages a team overseeing payroll services. This individual will ensure payroll is executed accurately, compliantly, and on time across all jurisdictions while enabling scalability, strong internal controls, and an excellent employee experience.

Reporting into Corporate Finance leadership, this role partners closely with the Accounting, Tax, Treasury, Legal, and HR teams. A key area of responsibility is oversight of equity compensation as it flows through payroll, including taxable equity events, withholding and deposits, reconciliation, and reporting. This is a highly visible role with regular interaction with senior leadership and auditors, offering the opportunity to shape payroll as a strategic, enterprise-level function.

## Responsibilities

- Define and execute the global payroll strategy, operating model, and governance framework, balancing global consistency with local regulatory requirements.
- Lead and develop a high-performing global payroll team, fostering a culture of accountability, precision, and continuous improvement.
- Own payroll governance, internal controls, and risk management, ensuring audit readiness and compliance across all jurisdictions.
- Manage day-to-day and strategic relationships actively with payroll managed services partners, including SLAs, KPIs, escalations, and quarterly business reviews.
- Ensure accurate and timely processing of all pay elements, including salary changes, bonuses, commissions, equity-related payments, leaves, deductions, garnishments, severance, and one-time payments.
- Partner with the Accounting team on payroll accruals, balance sheet reconciliations, variance analysis, and financial reporting impacts.
- Partner with the Treasury team on payroll funding cycles, banking relationships, and liquidity planning tied to payroll and equity settlement activity.
- Oversee payroll aspects of equity compensation, including coordination with Stock Administration on RSU vesting, stock option exercises, and other taxable equity events.
- Ensure correct tax withholding, timely payroll tax deposits, and accurate reporting for equity compensation based on award type and settlement timing.
- Oversee U.S. (W‑2s, 1095s), Canadian, and other global year-end payroll reporting and filings, delivered accurately and on schedule.
- Manage payroll-related compliance activities, including multi-state registrations, employment tax requirements, audits, and government inquiries.
- Serve as the executive escalation point for complex payroll issues and employee inquiries, ensuring prompt resolution and clear communication.
- Drive payroll technology optimization, integration, and process improvements in partnership with HRIS, ERP, and Finance systems teams.

## Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or a related field; advanced degree is preferred
- 10+ years of progressive payroll leadership experience, including ownership of multi-state U.S. payroll and exposure to global payroll operations
- Demonstrated experience leading payroll teams and operating within an outsourced or managed services payroll model
- Strong understanding of payroll accounting, internal controls, audit requirements, and SOX-aligned processes
- Proven experience managing the payroll implications of equity compensation (i.e. RSUs, stock options), including taxation, withholding, deposits, and reporting
- Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or similar designation is strongly preferred
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and payroll-related reporting and reconciliations
- Experience with major payroll platforms and HCM and ERP integrations; familiar with Namely HR or Ceridian Dayforce is a plus
- Exceptional attention to detail, sound judgment under pressure, and ability to meet firm payroll and close deadlines
- Executive presence with strong communication skills and the ability to partner effectively across finance, tax, legal, human resources, and technology teams
- Willingness to plan time off around payroll cycles, year-end processing, and critical business initiatives

## Benefits

The base salary range for this role is $160,000 to $220,000.  iCapital offers a compensation package which includes salary, equity for all full-time employees, and an annual performance bonus. Employees also receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes an employer matched retirement plan, generously subsidized healthcare with 100% employer paid dental, vision, telemedicine, and virtual mental health counseling, parental leave, and unlimited paid time off (PTO).

We believe the best ideas and innovation happen when we are together. Employees in this role will work in the office Monday-Thursday, with the flexibility to work remotely on Friday.

For additional information on iCapital, please visit https://www.icapitalnetwork.com/about-us  Twitter: @icapitalnetwork | LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/icapital-network-inc | Awards Disclaimer: [https://www.icapitalnetwork.com/about-us/recognition/](https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.icapitalnetwork.com%2Fabout-us%2Frecognition%2F&data=05%7C01%7Ckturlis%40icapitalnetwork.com%7C7f07161790634b9fc3fc08da748bec16%7C0ac51d2823c34b35a9fbe1a17aa9eff1%7C0%7C0%7C637950441561507201%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=HAZm4uhhP8r6HVKnBqOMq5jbXmgOrHlsPCur9U4JRis%3D&reserved=0)

iCapital is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

## About iCapital

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: iCapital is the leading global financial technology platform that transforms how financial advisors, asset managers, and wealth managers access and manage alternative investments.
- **Entity Type**: Private (late-stage)
- **Headquarters**: New York City, New York, USA
- **Founded**: 2013
- **Founders**: Lawrence Calcano (Chairman & CEO) and others

## Core Business
- Primary industry/industries: Fintech, Wealth Management, Alternative Investments
- Target customers: B2B – financial advisors, wealth managers, asset managers, and private banks
- Mission or purpose statement: "Transform the World’s Investment Industry for Better Outcomes" by streamlining financial operations, enhancing technology infrastructure, and empowering smarter decision-making through reporting and analytics.

## Products & Services
- **iCapital Marketplace**: A digital platform connecting wealth advisors and their high-net-worth clients to a curated selection of alternative investment funds (private equity, private credit, real estate, hedge funds).
- **Enterprise Solutions**: White-label technology and operational infrastructure for large financial institutions to offer alternatives to their clients under their own brand.
- **Data Intelligence**: AI-driven data management, reporting, and analytics tools (including capabilities from acquired firms Mirador and AltExchange) that provide portfolio transparency and performance insights.
- **Annuities Platform**: A technology solution for distributing and managing fixed and structured annuities.
- **Alternatives Distribution**: Services that help fund managers and issuers reach new sources of capital through the iCapital network.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation**: Over $7.5 billion (as of the company’s most recent capital raise, according to icapital.com/about-us/)
- **Key Metric**: $61.1 billion in active global assets on platform (as of May 31, 2026); over 1,200 fund manager/issuer relationships; 135,000+ financial professional users
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: BlackRock (strategic investment), Ping An, Goldman Sachs, AMG, Hamilton Lane, WestCap, Citi Wealth (acquired its alternative investments feeder platform)
- **Growth Signals**: Completed over $820 million in total capital raised; acquired multiple companies including Mirador (data management), AltExchange (AI-driven tech), and Parallel Markets (digital identity/compliance); recognized by Euromoney as "World’s Best Technology Provider for Wealth Management," named to CNBC’s World Top 250 Fintech Companies, and Forbes Fintech 50

## Competitive Advantages
- **Network Effects**: The largest open-architecture platform for alternatives, connecting thousands of advisors, hundreds of fund managers, and large financial institutions.
- **Scale & Trust**: With over $61B in assets and partnerships with the world’s largest banks and asset managers, iCapital has a deeply entrenched position.
- **End-to-End Technology**: A fully integrated suite covering deal sourcing, onboarding, compliance, reporting, and analytics — reducing operational friction for all parties.
- **Global Reach**: 16 offices worldwide (New York, Zurich, London, Hong Kong, Singapore, Tokyo, Toronto, Lisbon, Sydney, Abu Dhabi, and more), providing a truly international footprint.

## Strategic Focus
- **Global Expansion**: Deepening presence in Europe, Asia-Pacific, and the Middle East.
- **Platform Expansion**: Moving beyond traditional alternatives into structured investments and annuities.
- **AI & Data Leadership**: Leveraging acquisitions like AltExchange to embed AI-driven analytics and automation across the platform.
- **Institutional Partnerships**: White-labeling the platform for large banks and wealth managers to scale alternatives distribution.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: iCapital emphasizes open communication, transparency, integrity, collaboration, and excellence. The company has been recognized as a "Best Workplace" by Great Place to Work in Portugal and a "Best Startup Employer" by Forbes.
- **Growth & Development**: The company views learning and development as a critical investment, with career growth initiatives at every level — from recent graduates to senior managers. The company has grown from its 100th employee milestone to hundreds of employees globally, offering significant upward mobility.
- **Global & Collaborative Environment**: With 16 offices worldwide and an industry-leading R&D center in Lisbon, employees work on truly global teams. The company hosts monthly social events and volunteer opportunities.
- **Benefits**: Generous unlimited paid-time off (PTO), employer-matched retirement plan, 100% employer-paid dental, vision, telemedicine, and virtual mental health counseling, and subsidized health care. Benefits vary by country.
- **Office Policy**: Hybrid/office-based presence across global hubs. Offices are described as having fully-stocked kitchens and a collaborative atmosphere.

## Sources
1. [icapital.com](https://icapital.com/)
2. [icapital.com/about-us/](https://icapital.com/about-us/)
3. [icapital.com/careers/](https://icapital.com/careers/)
4. [job-boards.greenhouse.io/icapitalnetwork](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/icapitalnetwork)
5. [linkedin.com/company/icapital-network-inc](https://www.linkedin.com/company/icapital-network-inc)

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