Stock Plan Manager (Equity Compensation & Global Stock Plan Administration)

The Stock Plan Manager is responsible for the administration, compliance, accounting support, and operational management of the company's global equity compensation programs. This role supports the day-to-day administration of stock plans for employees, executives, and directors across 14 countries, ensuring compliance with regulatory, tax, securities, accounting, and corporate governance requirements.

The ideal candidate is a strategic, detail-oriented professional with deep expertise in global equity programs, public company reporting obligations, and Equity Edge Online administration experience.

Employment Type

Remote- Work partial Pacific Time hours

3 days a quarter that you may need to work US Pacific time 10am to 4 or 5am with several breaks in there of course & twice a year 10am to 12am

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Global Equity Plan Administration

• Manage day-to-day administration of all equity compensation programs, including Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), Performance Stock Units (PSUs), and Employee Stock Purchase Plans (ESPPs).
• Administer grants, vesting events, releases, cancellations, and terminations.
• Ensure accurate participant records across all stock plan systems and brokerage platforms.
• Partner with HR, Payroll, Legal, Finance, and external vendors to support equity-related activities globally.

Global Compliance and Tax

• Assist with equity compliance across 14 countries, including tax withholding obligations and local filings and registrations.
• Monitor regulatory developments and recommend plan changes when necessary.

Payroll Integration

• Partner closely with Global Payroll to ensure accurate taxation and reporting of equity income.
• Review and reconcile taxable events and tax withholding calculations.
• Support payroll audits and quarter-end / year-end reporting activities.

Financial Reporting and Accounting Support

• Partner with Accounting and Finance teams to support ASC 718 stock compensation accounting, quarterly and

annual close processes, share-based compensation disclosures, and equity roll-forward schedules.

• Reconcile stock plan records to accounting reports and transfer agent records.
• Support internal and external auditors during quarterly and annual audits.

Equity Program Operations

• Manage annual equity processing, including new hire grants, promotion grants, annual refresh grants, and

performance award settlements.

• Assist with share reserve forecasting and dilution analysis.Process Improvement
• Identify opportunities to improve scalability, controls, and participant experience.
• Document and maintain stock plan procedures and internal controls.
• Propose implementation of automated solutions and process enhancements.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 8-15+ years of stock plan administration experience, preferably in a public company environment.
• Experience with ESPP and RSU administration.
• Experience administering global equity programs across multiple countries.
• Experience with Equity Edge Online
• Advanced Excel skills.

Preferred

• Certified Equity Professional (CEP) designation.
• Knowledge of SOX controls and audit requirements.
• Experience managing multinational equity programs in 10+ countries.
• Strong understanding of:

- SEC reporting requirements

- Section 16 compliance

- Rule 144

- Rule 10b5-1 plans

- Global equity taxation

KEY COMPETENCIES

• Knowledge of global equity compensation and reporting.
• Strong Excel skills
• Experience with AI and automation a plus
• Strong project management skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.