The role involves managing all aspects of the company's equity compensation programs, including administration of stock options and awards, leading platform implementation, ensuring compliance with accounting and regulatory standards, and supporting corporate transactions and reporting functions.
Key Responsibilities
Manage all aspects of the company's equity compensation programs, including stock options, RSUs, and other awards from grant to settlement or exercise.
Maintain and reconcile the capitalization table, ensuring accuracy of shares authorized, issued, outstanding, vested, and available.
Lead the implementation of a new equity management software platform, including vendor evaluation, system configuration, data migration, testing, and training.
Establish scalable processes, governance, and internal controls for long-term equity administration efficiency and compliance.
Support accounting for equity compensation under ASC 718, including valuation review, expense calculation, and journal entries.
Assist in preparing equity-related disclosures for financial statements and support audit processes.
Design and maintain SOX-compliant controls over equity administration processes.
Collaborate with HR, Payroll, and Legal to ensure accurate tax withholding, reporting, and compliance for equity transactions.
Support broader corporate transactions such as M&A, recapitalizations, and secondary transactions.
Provide analytical insights on equity utilization, dilution, and long-term incentive planning to finance and executive leadership.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field.
5 years of experience in stock administration, equity compensation, or related accounting finance roles.
Strong knowledge of equity compensation accounting under ASC 718.
Demonstrated experience leading or playing a significant hands-on role in implementation of equity management platforms, including requirements gathering, vendor evaluation, system configuration, data validation, and testing.
Solid understanding of cap table management, option lifecycle events, and equity compliance requirements.
Experience supporting internal and external audits related to stock-based compensation.
Experience supporting public company equity governance and compliance, including insider trading administration, Section 16 filings Forms 3, 4, and 5, 10b5-1 trading plan coordination, and proxy statement equity disclosures.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and prioritize effectively.
Excellent attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to partner cross-functionally and explain complex equity concepts clearly.
Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.
Benefits & Perks
Unlimited PTO
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Paid parental leave
Retirement plans
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