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Licensing Program Manager

Gusto · New York, NY - Hybrid; San Francisco, CA - Hybrid · Hybrid

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About Gusto

Backed by General Catalyst, Kleiner Perkins and Y Combinator.

About the role

Gusto offers payroll processing for hundreds of thousands of businesses and their employees, and that activity is supervised by state money transmission regulators across the country. Our financial services licenses are foundational to how Gusto operates, and keeping that portfolio current, accurate, and examination-ready is mission critical. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

What they're looking for

  • Experience with PEO licensing is a plus, particularly for candidates who have operated across both MTL and PEO licensing regimes
  • Paralegal background preferred, especially with experience on regulatory filings, licensing documentation, or change of control notices
  • Hands-on NMLS expertise, including MU1, MU2, and MU3 filings, the annual renewal cycle, the MSB Call Report, and Electronic Surety Bonds
  • Working knowledge of state money transmission requirements, including net worth, permissible investments, surety bonds, change of control, authorized delegates, and periodic reporting
  • Rigorous documentation discipline: every filing accurate, every deadline tracked, every submission retained. A Notary Public commission, or willingness to obtain one, is a plus
  • Clear written and verbal communication, with the ability to coordinate inputs across Finance, Legal, Product, and Operations
More about this role

At Gusto, we're on a mission to grow the small business economy. We handle the hard stuff — payroll, health insurance, 401(k)s, and HR — so owners can focus on their craft and their customers. With teams in Denver, San Francisco, and New York, we support more than 500,000 small businesses nationwide and are building a workplace that reflects the people we serve.

All full-time employees receive competitive base pay, benefits, and equity (RSUs) — because everyone who helps build Gusto should share in its success. Offer amounts are determined by role, level, and location. Learn more about our Total Rewards philosophy .

AI is a fundamental part of how work gets done at Gusto. We expect all team members to actively engage with AI tools relevant to their role and grow their fluency as the technology evolves. AI experience requirements vary by role and will be assessed during the interview process.

Gusto offers payroll processing for hundreds of thousands of businesses and their employees, and that activity is supervised by state money transmission regulators across the country. Our financial services licenses are foundational to how Gusto operates, and keeping that portfolio current,...

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