Stock Plan Manager (Etrade or Equity Edge Online)

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.