Yang Wong

Payroll Manager | U.S., Canadian & International Payroll | Equity Compensation | Payroll Operations | Compliance | M&A Integration | ADP Workforce Now

San Francisco Bay Area

About

Payroll and equity administration professional with more than 20 years of experience leading payroll, stock plan administration, compliance, and financial reporting functions for publicly traded, high-growth organizations. My expertise spans U.S., Canadian, and international payroll operations, global equity administration, SEC reporting, ASC 718 accounting, SOX compliance, and payroll system implementations. Throughout my career, I have successfully managed payroll operations supporting hundreds of employees across multiple countries while ensuring regulatory compliance, operational efficiency, and a strong employee experience. Key accomplishments include: • Led payroll operations for 700+ employees across the U.S. and Canada. • Managed payroll administration in 8 international countries. • Directed payroll integration for two acquisitions within a single year. • Led payroll system migration from Ceridian to ADP Workforce Now. • Oversaw global equity programs including stock options, RSUs, PSUs, and ESPP administration. • Supported SEC filings including Forms 10-Q, 10-K, and Proxy Statements. • Partnered on ASC 718 valuation and stock compensation accounting. • Managed 401(k) compliance testing and retirement plan transitions. I enjoy building scalable processes, strengthening internal controls, mentoring team members, and partnering cross-functionally with Finance, HR, Legal, Accounting, and Executive Leadership to deliver compliant and efficient payroll and equity programs.

Experience

  • Sr. Manager, Payroll & Stock Admin at Veracyte, Inc.
    Apr 2015 - Apr 2026 · 11 yrs 1 mo

    - Led U.S. and Canadian payroll operations for 700+ employees utilizing ADP Workforce Now. - Managed payroll activities across eight international countries through external payroll providers. - Directed successful transition from semi-monthly to bi-weekly payroll, improving operational efficiency and employee experience. - Spearheaded payroll integration for two acquisitions within a single year. - Oversaw global equity administration including stock options, RSUs, PSUs, and ESPP programs through Equity Edge Online. - Partnered with Finance and external consultants to support ASC 718 valuation and stock compensation accounting. - Supported SEC filings, including Forms 10-Q, 10-K, and Proxy statements. - Led and mentored payroll team members while strengthening payroll controls and compliance processes.

  • Sr. Compensation Manager/Stock Plan Administator at Actuate (now OpenText)
    Jul 2013 - Apr 2015 · 1 yr 10 mos

    - Led migration from Ceridian to ADP Workforce Now. - Directed 401(k) provider transition from Fidelity to Transamerica. - Managed global equity administration programs. - Supported Section 16 reporting, proxy disclosures, and M&A activities. - Managed stock repurchase and reissuance accounting processes.

  • Compensation Supervisor/Stock Plan Administator at Actuate
    2005 - Aug 2011 · 6 yrs 8 mos

  • Payroll Accountant at Corixa
    2000 - Dec 2002 · 3 yrs

    - Processed semi-monthly, multi-state payroll for 150+ employees via Ceridian Source 500 - Prepared and posted month-end journal entries and reconciled payroll related accounts - Coordinated and assisted with annual workers comp audit and 401(k) discrimination testing

  • Payroll Accountant at Coulter Pharmaceutical
    1998 - 2000 · 2 yrs