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We are dedicated to cultivating an equitable and inclusive environment that embraces our differences, and supports and celebrates all of our team members.\nAbout the Team\nThe Total Rewards team partners across Archer to design and execute competitive, compliant compensation, benefits, and equity programs that attract, retain, and motivate world-class talent building the future of flight.\nWhat You’ll Do\nAs the Equity Partner, you will own the day-to-day operation and strategic administration of Archer’s global equity compensation programs-ensuring accuracy, compliance, SOX controls, and employee engagement.\n End-to-End Plan Administration: Manage grant approvals, vesting, releases, exercises, terminations, participant mobility tracking, and year-end tax reporting (IRC 6039) in compliance with plan terms.\nCross-Functional & Vendor Oversight: Partner with Legal, Finance, Payroll, Tax, and Accounting on Board materials, ASC 718 stock-based compensation, quarterly reconciliations, SOX compliance/audits, and equity platform/HRIS integrations.\nCompliance & Mobility: Support Section 16 filings, trading windows \n Employee Education & Advisory: Serve as the primary equity expert, creating clear communications and running educational sessions (onboarding, vesting, tax guidance) to make equity accessible to all employees.\nAnalytics & Program Modeling: Model equity usage, burn rate, dilution, and overhang to inform leadership decisions and improve program design as Archer scales.\nWhat You Need\n Experience: 5+ years of end-to-end stock plan administration experience across public (and ideally high-growth private) environments.\n Technical & Platform Expertise: Hands-on experience with equity management platforms (e.g., Fidelity, Carta, Shareworks, E*TRADE Equity Edge) and HRIS/payroll integrations (e.g., Workday). Advanced Excel skills required; Modern tooling is a plus.\nCompliance & Accounting Knowledge: Solid understanding of ASC 718, SOX controls, Section 1, participant mobility/taxation, and US/global equity structures.\nCommunication & Judgment: Exceptional attention to detail, discreet handling of confidential/material nonpublic information, and ability to explain complex equity concepts clearly.\nBonus Qualifications\nCertified Equity Professional (CEP) designation.\nExperience in high-growth aerospace, deep-tech, or defense sectors.\nExperience with global equity programs (specifically EMEA).\nProven track record implementing equity platforms or automating administration workflows.\nPlease note that this job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position and does not include an exhaustive list of responsibilities and qualifications\nAt Archer we aim to attract, retain, and motivate talent that possess the skills and leadership necessary to grow our business. We drive a pay-for-performance culture and reward performance that supports the Company’s business strategy. For this position we are targeting a base pay between $150,500- $188,100. Actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.\nArcher is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with physical or mental disabilities, and those with sincerely held religious beliefs. Applicants who may require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should provide their name and contact information to Archer’s People Team at . Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.\nInformation collected and processed as part of any job applications you choose to submit is subject to Archer's Candidate Privacy Policy.\nCertain positions may be eligible for visa sponsorship.\nArcher is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. All aspects of employment are decided on the basis of merit, qualifications, and business needs. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.\nArcher Aviation does not engage with external recruiting agencies/individual recruiters with whom it does not have a prior written agreement. Archer reserves the right to make use of any unsolicited resumes that it receives and bears no responsibility for payment of any fees asserted from the use of unsolicited resumes. If you are a recruiting agency or individual recruiter wishing to do business with Archer, please reach out to . 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