Compensation Operations Analyst
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Who we are:
Welcoming, collaborative and having the opportunity to make an impact - is how our employees describe working here. Galileo is a financial technology company that provides innovative and revolutionary software products and services that power some of the world's largest Fintechs. We are the only payments innovator that applies tech and engineering capabilities to empower Fintechs and financial institutions to unleash their full creativity to achieve their most inspired goals. Galileo leads its industry with superior fraud detection, security, decision-making analytics and regulatory compliance functionality combined with customized, responsive and flexible programs to accelerate the success of all payments companies and solve tomorrow's payments challenges today. We hire energetic and creative employees while providing them the opportunity to excel in their careers and make a difference for our clients. Learn more about us and why we work here at https://www.galileo-ft.com/working-at-galileo.
The Role
We are seeking a Compensation Operations Analyst to join our growing SoFi/Galileo Controllership team. This is an exciting opportunity for professionals looking for a team-oriented environment where you feel you are making a difference and seek to develop your equity operations, payroll tax, and accounting operational skills within our organization.
These roles are vitally important in supporting our compensation operations, equity and payroll tax governance, and continuous process improvements. By joining SoFi/Galileo, you’ll become part of a forward-thinking technology company that is transforming financial services with innovative loan products and investment tools.
Location: Buenos Aires
What You’ll Do:
- Perform daily, weekly, and monthly detailed operational processes focused on equity activity (grants, exercises, ESPP), payroll taxes, and general compensation accounts, including preparing related journal entries.
- Gain a working understanding of SoFi systems—specifically how transactions flow between equity administration platforms, payroll systems, and the general ledger—and help secure the best independent support for the team.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams within Finance, HR, Equity Administration, and Payroll to assist in researching reconciling items, clearing them in a timely manner, and designing solutions to prevent recurring issues.
- Work to streamline and improve equity and payroll reconciliation processes, identifying opportunities for automation within our reconciliation tools.
- Enhance and document accounting and regulatory processes, narratives, and policies related to equity and payroll operations.
- Prepare complete and easy-to-follow workpapers explaining issues, procedures, and conclusions.
- Provide general accounting and reconciliation support to the broader Controllership team as needed.
- Prepare or assist in the preparation of reports for management, internal and external auditors regarding equity and compensation metrics.
- Perform ad-hoc reports and analyses upon request.
- Work closely with Stock Administration, Payroll, and Treasury departments to ensure that compensation and equity transactions are recorded properly under U.S. GAAP (specifically ASC 718).
What You’ll Need:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or equivalent.
- Advanced fluency in English (both written and verbal), with the ability to communicate complex concepts clearly.
- Strong organizational, analytical, mathematical, and project management skills.
- A forward-thinking and hands-on approach with a strong desire to learn complex compensation operations.
- Proactive and self-driven with the ability to think creatively within a flexible, fast-paced environment.
- Strong knowledge of accounting theory and practice.
- Advanced computer skills, particularly in Excel, Word, and general ledger/reconciliation systems.
Nice to Have:
- Prior experience with equity administration platforms or global payroll systems.
- Familiarity with U.S. GAAP ASC 718 (Stock Compensation) accounting.
- CPA certification is a plus.
- Prior audit experience.
- Prior work experience performing complex reconciliations and using automated reconciliation systems.
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