Senior Manager, Equity Administration
185k – 254kNew York, NYSan Francisco, CAFinance & AccountingHybrid8+ YOE
Summary
Oversee global equity programs including grants, RSUs, exercises, and reporting. Manage Shareworks platform, partner with Legal/People, and ensure compliance and employee education.
About the role
What You'll Do
- Own daily administration of the company’s equity plans, including stock option grants, RSUs, exercises, repurchases, and cancellations.
- Partner with People Operations to support onboarding, offboarding, and employee communications related to equity.
- Maintain accuracy and integrity of data in the equity management system (Shareworks).
- Assist the accounting team with valuation of awards in Shareworks, as well as other complex equity transactions.
- Coordinate with external auditors, tax advisors, and legal counsel on equity-related matters.
- Support employee education around equity to enhance understanding and engagement.
- Respond to incoming requests and coordinate cross-functionally to answer employee questions.
What You Need
- 8–10 years of progressive experience in equity administration, ideally at least 2 years in a manager-level or lead role.
- Deep expertise in equity management platforms (Shareworks preferred) and familiarity with GAAP accounting for equity compensation.
- Strong understanding of U.S. tax and securities regulations related to equity compensation (including 409A, taxation on equity).
- High attention to detail, analytical rigor, and process orientation.
- Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across Finance, Legal, and People teams.
Nice-to-Haves
- Experience in a pre-IPO or hyper-growth tech company environment.
- Experience with Shareworks and Workday.
- Familiarity with global equity programs and expansion outside of the US (ESPP, RSU).
- Experience with complex equity transactions such as tender offers, secondary sales, and repurchases.
Benefits
- Flexible PTO
- Unlimited AI token usage
- Centralized home-office equipment ordering
- Health and wellness stipend
- Budget for intra-office travel
- Weekly coffee stipend
- 100% medical, dental & vision insurance coverage for you, with partial coverage for dependents
- One Medical annual membership
- 401(k), including employer match on contributions made while employed by Ramp
- Fertility HRA (up to $10,000 per year)
- Parental leave: up to 16 weeks (birthing + bonding) or 8 weeks (bonding only) at 100% pay
- Pet insurance
- In-office perks: lunch, snacks, drinks, and more
- Relocation support to NYC or SF (as needed)
Skills
ShareworksWorkdayGAAP accountingequity compensation409A valuationstock option administrationRSU administrationequity reportingU.S. securities regulationsemployee equity education
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