Mercury

Senior Stock Plan Administrator

Mercury

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: California • New York • United States

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Salary

💰 $138,800 - $192,800 per year

Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Administer the company's equity programs, including stock options and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs),
  • Process all equity transactions accurately and on a timely basis, including grants, exercises, vesting, releases, forfeitures, and private market secondary sales.
  • Lead the implementation and migration of equity administration platform, including data validation, historical grant reconciliation, and coordination with internal stakeholders and vendors.
  • Ensure compliance with all internal controls, Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements, and other global regulatory and tax regulations related to equity.
  • Partner with Legal, HR, Finance, and Payroll teams on all equity-related matters,
  • Preparing monthly and quarterly equity-related reports, expense schedules, and reconciliations, including stock-based compensation journal entries
  • Support employee understanding of equity programs through effective communication, education, and addressing inquiries.
  • Assist with year-end tax reporting (e.g., Forms 3921 and 1099-B) and related filings.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience in equity administration for a multi-national public or private company.
  • Deep knowledge of global equity compensation plans and related accounting, tax, and legal requirements, including ASC 718, 409A, and insider trading rules.
  • Proven experience with a major equity administration platform (e.g., Carta, Shareworks, E*TRADE).
  • Experience managing the equity plan through various company stages, from fundraising to secondary market activities and IPO preparation.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with meticulous attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills for effective employee and cross-functional communication.
  • A Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field (Certified Equity Professional (CEP) designation is a plus).
Benefits
  • equity (stock options/RSUs)
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
equity administrationstock optionsRestricted Stock Units (RSUs)equity transactionsdata validationhistorical grant reconciliationtax reportingaccounting requirementsglobal equity compensation plansASC 718
Soft Skills
analytical skillsproblem-solving skillsattention to detailverbal communicationwritten communication
Certifications
Certified Equity Professional (CEP)Bachelor’s degree in FinanceBachelor’s degree in Accounting