VP, Accounting

Vice President, Payroll

Gartner is seeking a Vice President, Payroll to lead the global payroll function. The role drives operational excellence, delivering a seamless customer experience for over 20,000 Gartner Associates across ~85 countries, and serves as a critical leader within the Finance function.

• Manage the payroll function globally for a workforce of over 20,000 associates.
• Serve as the senior point of contact for all payroll escalations.
• Partner closely with Finance, HR, Legal, and Compliance to ensure smooth operations while mitigating risk.
• Provide inspirational leadership to motivate and engage a high‑performing team.
• Own and manage a hybrid service model that combines internal team members with external vendors.
• Drive continuous improvement by supporting management initiatives and documenting new processes.
• Guide the organization across customer experience, technology, and compliance pillars.
• Review processes to identify opportunities for efficiency and accuracy improvements and implement solutions.
• Present updates to the most senior levels of the organization.
• Establish visionary controls by leveraging technology for timely, accurate, and compliant payroll operations.

• More than 12 years of payroll and/or payroll operations experience.
• Global payroll experience, including leading a global team.
• Experience with ADP, including Global View and Celergo (highly preferred).
• An action‑oriented mindset, balancing trade‑offs and rolling up sleeves to get results.
• Ability to work with and influence senior stakeholders across the organization.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to juggle multiple priorities.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• Leadership and influence across cross‑functional teams at all levels within a matrixed environment.
• A customer‑service mindset.
• Strong data and analytical skills.
• Comfort in a culture that values feedback and seeks growth outside of comfort zones.

Gartner, Inc. (NYSE:

IT) guides the leaders who shape the world. Since 1979, we have grown to 21,000 associates who support ~14,000 client enterprises in ~90 countries, fostering intellectual curiosity, energy, and a high bar for impact.

Base salary range: $158,000 – $221,000 USD, with eligibility for an annual bonus plan or a role‑based, uncapped incentive plan. Employees also enjoy generous PTO, a 401(k) match up to $7,200 per year, stock‑purchase options at a discount, and other market‑leading benefits. Our hybrid work environment supports flexibility and collaboration in a vibrant community.

Gartner is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, citizenship status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. For accommodations, candidates with disabilities may request reasonable accommodations by contacting Human Resources.