Head of Global Equity Administration

Grafana Labs

Head of Global Equity Administration leading Grafana Labs' equity function from the ground up. Designing, implementing, and managing global equity programs for growing company.

Posted 5/8/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $218,000 - $262,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Establish and lead the stock administration function, including policies, processes, controls, and systems
Lead the transition from an existing legacy equity platform to a scalable, public-company-ready equity administration system, including vendor selection, data migration, testing, and go-live
Own cap table integrity and equity data accuracy throughout the platform transition and beyond
Design, implement, and manage global equity compensation programs (e.g., stock options, RSUs, public-company, ESPP readiness)
Oversee the full equity lifecycle: grants, vesting, exercises, cancellations, terminations, modifications, and settlements
Partner with Finance and Legal to support public-company readiness, including disclosures, governance, internal controls, and audit requirements
Ensure accurate and timely equity accounting in accordance with ASC 718 and public-company standards
Oversee 409A valuation processes and ensure ongoing compliance
Manage relationships with external vendors, including equity platforms, valuation firms, tax advisors, and external auditors
Partner closely with People, Benefits & Compensation, and Recruiting to ensure equity programs are clearly communicated and well understood
Prepare equity processes and systems to be SOX-ready and scalable for a public-company environment
Leverage automation, data analytics, and AI-enabled tools to improve data validation, reconciliation, reporting, and operational efficiency
Apply sound judgment around the use of AI in equity administration, with a focus on data integrity, security, explainability, and appropriate controls

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of experience in stock administration, equity compensation, or related roles
Proven experience building and scaling an equity administration function in a high-growth company
Hands-on experience leading a transition from a legacy equity platform to a modern, public-company-ready equity system
Direct experience supporting IPO readiness and/or operating as a public company
Deep knowledge of equity compensation plans, cap table management, and related tax and regulatory requirements
Strong understanding of equity accounting (ASC 718) and internal control frameworks
Experience administering equity programs across multiple countries and jurisdictions
Demonstrated ability or strong mindset toward using AI, automation, and advanced tooling to improve accuracy, efficiency, and insight in equity operations
High attention to detail combined with the ability to manage complex projects and timelines
Clear, confident communicator who can explain equity concepts to employees, executives, and the Board
Ability to operate independently in a fast-moving, less-structured environment.

Benefits

Comp & perks

100% Remote, Global Culture - As a remote-only company, we bring together talent from around the world, united by a culture of collaboration and shared purpose.
Scaling Organization – Tackle meaningful work in a high-growth, ever-evolving environment.
Transparent Communication – Expect open decision-making and regular company-wide updates.
Innovation-Driven – Autonomy and support to ship great work and try new things.
Open Source Roots – Built on community-driven values that shape how we work.
Empowered Teams – High trust, low ego culture that values outcomes over optics.
Career Growth Pathways – Defined opportunities to grow and develop your career.
Approachable Leadership – Transparent execs who are involved, visible, and human.
Passionate People – Join a team of smart, supportive folks who care deeply about what they do.
In-Person onboarding - We want you to thrive from day 1 with your fellow new ‘Grafanistas’ to learn all about what we do and how we do it.
Balance is Key - We operate a global annual leave policy of 30 days per annum. 3 days of your annual leave entitlement are reserved for Grafana Shutdown Days to allow the team to really disconnect.

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Hard Skills & Tools

stock administrationequity compensationcap table managementequity accountingASC 718409A valuationdata migrationdata analyticsautomationAI-enabled tools

Soft Skills

attention to detailproject managementcommunicationindependencejudgmentcollaborationleadershipproblem-solvingadaptabilityorganizational skills