Equity Director, Finance and Accounting Advisory Services

Armanino

Equity Director managing complex advisory services in finance and accounting sectors at Armanino. Leading a high-performing team for equity plan administration and client engagements.

Posted 7/15/2026full-timeColorado, Illinois, New York, Pennsylvania, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $168,800 - $230,100 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in equity plan administration and stock-based compensation, with a strong understanding of US GAAP and the ability to lead complex client engagements. Proven leadership in developing high-performing teams and fostering client relationships to drive business growth.

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Equity Plan AdministrationStock-Based CompensationUS GAAP KnowledgeLeadership and Team DevelopmentClient Relationship Management

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Hard Skills

Equity AdministrationStock Plan OperationsFinancial AnalysisAdvanced ExcelPowerPoint Proficiency

Soft Skills

Exceptional CommunicationLeadership SkillsRelationship BuildingEntrepreneurial Mindset

Tools & Technologies

Equity Edge OnlineShareworksFidelityCertent

Certifications & Qualifications

CPACertified Equity Professional (CEP)

Industry Keywords

Equity ServicesClient EngagementsAuditsTransactionsIPO Readiness

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own and oversee a portfolio of complex public and private clients, providing executive level advisory on equity plan administration and equity related considerations.
Provide senior technical guidance on equity programs and stock based compensation.
Oversee delivery of equity services to ensure engagements meet Armanino’s A+ Execution standards for quality, accuracy, and client experience.
Act as the senior escalation point for complex equity matters, including audits, transactions, system conversions, and regulatory inquiries.
Support equity considerations related to transactions, including cash to accrual impacts, opening balance sheets, and purchase accounting, as they relate to equity plans.
Lead, mentor, and professionally develop Senior Managers, Managers, and broader equity team members, actively participating in career advisory and performance reviews.
Build and scale a high performing equity team within FAAS, fostering a collaborative, growth oriented culture.
Cultivate and maintain relationships with senior client executives and private equity sponsors, leveraging those relationships to identify new opportunities and expand engagements.
Support business development efforts by providing equity subject matter expertise, thought leadership, and client delivery support.
Serve as a market facing leader and thought partner on equity administration trends, best practices, and emerging issues.
Supervise overall team execution across engagements, ensuring consistency, efficiency, and scalability of equity services.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business, or related field (or equivalent experience).
Minimum 10 years of relevant professional experience in equity administration, stock plan operations, consulting, or equity heavy advisory roles, with experience at a senior leadership level.
Demonstrated success leading complex, client facing engagements and managing multiple workstreams simultaneously.
Strong working knowledge of US GAAP, particularly as it relates to equity and stock-based compensation (exposure to IFRS is a plus).
Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills, with the ability to communicate complex equity concepts to executive level stakeholders.
Exceptional communication, leadership, and relationship building skills.
Proven ability to operate effectively in a fluid, fast-growing consulting environment, balancing client needs, team leadership, and business growth.
Entrepreneurial mindset with comfort navigating ambiguity and scaling a specialized practice area.
Preferred Qualifications: CPA and/or Certified Equity Professional (CEP) certification.
Experience working across multiple equity administration platforms (e.g., Equity Edge Online, Shareworks, Fidelity, Certent etc).
Prior experience supporting audits, transactions, or IPO readiness efforts involving equity programs.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, vision
Generous PTO plan and paid sick time
Flexible work arrangements
401K with Profit Sharing
Wellness program
Generous parental leave
11 paid holidays