Stock Compensation Accountant

Overview

This role involves managing the administration of global employee equity programs, including equity grants, option exercises, RSU releases, and ESPP. The position requires collaboration with Finance, Accounting, Legal, and HR teams to address employee inquiries, improve processes, implement controls, and provide reporting. Interaction with external auditors and third-party vendors is also part of the responsibilities. The role reports to the Senior Manager, Stock Administration.

Responsibilities

• Process equity transactions such as option exercises, RSU releases, ESPP purchases, and grants using the Fidelity PSW system
• Coordinate aspects of global equity programs with Finance, HR, Tax, and Payroll teams, ensuring accurate and timely information on equity transactions
• Prepare financial statement footnote disclosures, reconcile common stock, additional paid-in capital, and related employee taxes
• Prepare monthly and quarterly equity roll forwards
• File Section 16 reports (Forms 3, 4, and 5) with the SEC
• Communicate regularly with employees regarding equity programs, resolving questions and supporting understanding of equity awards and company policies
• Ensure SOX compliance and controls on all equity plan aspects, including documentation, testing, and audit support
• Work with transfer agents for timely DWAC and share reconciliation

Basic Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of experience in stock plan administration, including experience at a public company
• Proficiency with Fidelity PSW equity system and direct experience processing equity transactions
• Experience with Employee Stock Purchase Plans (ESPP)
• Advanced Excel skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Background in accounting and stock compensation expense
• Certified Equity Professional designation preferred
• Experience with system implementation and data integrations
• Experience integrating equity plans in mergers and acquisitions
• Experience supporting global equity plans and administration systems
• Experience with international equity management
• Familiarity with SEC Form filings (Forms 3, 4, and 5)

Compensation & Benefits

This position is available in the following U.S. pay zones with corresponding salary ranges:

• US Zone 3: $92,862 - $109,250
• US Zone 4: $86,402 - $101,650

Pay is competitive and zone-based, aligned with location, experience, and role level. The total rewards package includes comprehensive health and wellness benefits, bonus and equity programs, and global perks.

U.S. Pay Zones:

• US-Z1: Bay Area
• US-Z2: NYC and Seattle Metro
• US-Z3: CA, WA, NY, NJ, CO, CT, DC, GA, IL, MA, MD, OR, RI, TX, VA
• US-Z4: AK, AZ, DE, FL, HI, ID, IN, IA, KS, KY, MI, MN, MO, MT, NC, NV, NH, OH, OK, PA, SC, TN, UT, VT, WI

Location

This is a remote-friendly role with flexibility to work from home, a company hub, or a co-working space.