Stock Administrator
Etched · San Jose, CA · Today
On-siteAccounting$2k/moFull-time
About the role
We're looking for a Stock Administrator who wants to own one of the most important functions at a rapidly scaling company. You'll be the driving force behind our equity programs, partnering with leaders across the business to support major company milestones while ensuring every employee has a world-class equity experience.
Key Responsibilities
- Own the day-to-day administration of the company's global equity programs, including grants, exercises, vesting, releases, ESPP purchases, tender offers, and other equity transactions.
- Maintain accurate equity records across Carta, transfer agents, and internal systems while ensuring data integrity and operational excellence.
- Partner closely with Legal, Finance, Payroll, and People to ensure equity transactions are accurately reflected in payroll, accounting, tax reporting, and SEC filings.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for employee questions regarding equity awards, vesting, taxation, and liquidity events.
- Manage relationships with external vendors, including transfer agents and equity administration providers.
- Continuously improve equity operations by building scalable processes, automating manual workflows, and strengthening internal controls as the company grows.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
- 3+ years of equity administration experience at a high-growth technology company, public company, or leading law firm.
- Experience with stock options, RSUs, ESPPs, tender offers, and other equity programs.
- Strong knowledge of ASC 718, SOX, SEC reporting, and equity taxation.
- Experience with platforms such as Carta, Rippling, AST, Shareworks, or similar.
- Strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and excellent communication skills.
- Strong Candidates May Also Have Experience With Certified Equity Professional (CEP) designation.
- Experience supporting an IPO or operating at a newly public company.
- Experience with international equity programs and cross-border compliance.
- A track record of building scalable equity operations and automating manual processes.
Qualifications
- Experience with stock options, RSUs, ESPPs, tender offers, and other equity programs.
- Strong knowledge of ASC 718, SOX, SEC reporting, and equity taxation.
- Experience with platforms such as Carta, Rippling, AST, Shareworks, or similar.
- Strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and excellent communication skills.
- Strong Candidates May Also Have Experience With Certified Equity Professional (CEP) designation.
- Experience supporting an IPO or operating at a newly public company.
- Experience with international equity programs and cross-border compliance.
- A track record of building scalable equity operations and automating manual processes.
Skills
- Experience with stock options, RSUs, ESPPs, tender offers, and other equity programs.
- Strong knowledge of ASC 718, SOX, SEC reporting, and equity taxation.
- Experience with platforms such as Carta, Rippling, AST, Shareworks, or similar.
- Strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and excellent communication skills.
- Strong Candidates May Also Have Experience With Certified Equity Professional (CEP) designation.
- Experience supporting an IPO or operating at a newly public company.
- Experience with international equity programs and cross-border compliance.
- A track record of building scalable equity operations and automating manual processes.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision packages with generous premium coverage.
- $500 per month credit for waiving medical benefits.
- Housing subsidy of $2k per month for those living within walking distance of the office.
- Relocation support for those moving to San Jose (Santana Row).
- Variety of wellness benefits covering fitness, mental health, and more.
- Daily lunch and dinner in our office.
- Unlimited compute budget subject to ROI justification.