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 companys 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

black small square 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).

• black small square Administer grants, vesting events, releases, cancellations, and terminations.
• black small square Ensure accurate participant records across all stock plan systems and brokerage platforms.
• black small square Partner with HR, Payroll, Legal, Finance, and external vendors to support equity-related activities globally.

Global Compliance and Tax

black small square Assist with equity compliance across 14 countries, including tax withholding obligations and local filings and registrations.

black small square Monitor regulatory developments and recommend plan changes when necessary.

Payroll Integration

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

Financial Reporting and Accounting Support

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

Equity Program Operations

• black small square Manage annual equity processing, including new hire grants, promotion grants, annual refresh grants, and
• performance award settlements.
• black small square Assist with share reserve forecasting and dilution analysis.Process Improvement
• black small square Identify opportunities to improve scalability, controls, and participant experience.
• black small square Document and maintain stock plan procedures and internal controls.
• black small square Propose implementation of automated solutions and process enhancements.

Qualifications

Required

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

Preferred

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

• SEC reporting requirements
• Section 16 compliance
• Rule 144
• Rule 10b5-1 plans
• Global equity taxation

KEY COMPETENCIES

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