Equity Programs Analyst in Redwood City, California - #72585 | VanderHouwen

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Job Id: 72585

Equity Programs Analyst
Our client is seeking a detail-oriented and collaborative Equity Programs Analyst to support the administration of global equity compensation programs. This individual will play a critical role in ensuring the accuracy, compliance, and operational excellence of equity-related activities while partnering across multiple functions to deliver a positive employee experience. The ideal candidate combines strong analytical capabilities with hands-on stock plan administration expertise and a continuous improvement mindset.

This role is fully remote or a hybrid model in Redwood City, California.

Equity Programs Analyst Responsibilities

• Serve as a subject matter expert for global equity compensation programs, including Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), Incentive Stock Options (ISOs), Non-Qualified Stock Options (NSOs), and Employee Stock Purchase Plans (ESPPs).
• Manage the end-to-end administration of equity transactions, including grants, vesting events, exercises, cancellations, releases, and related processing activities.
• Coordinate global ESPP enrollment and purchase cycles, ensuring accurate execution, reconciliations, and collaboration with internal and external partners.
• Support quarterly close activities, year-end reporting requirements, internal and external audits, and compliance initiatives related to SOX and ASC 718.
• Partner closely with Legal, Human Resources, Tax, Payroll, and Finance teams to maintain data integrity, ensure regulatory compliance, and align cross-functional processes.
• Analyze, reconcile, and audit equity-related data while preparing and reviewing journal entries and supporting financial reporting activities.
• Provide timely, professional support for complex employee inquiries related to equity compensation programs.
• Develop and deliver employee education initiatives, including onboarding resources and ongoing communication materials related to equity offerings.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency through process enhancements, automation, emerging technologies, strengthened controls, and workflow optimization.
• Assist in the preparation of equity-related disclosures and supporting documentation for regulatory filings and corporate reporting requirements.
• Contribute to special projects focused on enhancing the employee equity experience, reporting capabilities, and operational effectiveness.

Equity Programs Analyst Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Four or more years of hands-on experience administering equity compensation programs, preferably within a publicly traded and globally operating organization.
• Demonstrated expertise managing equity plans, including RSUs, ISOs, NSOs, and ESPPs, along with associated tax, reporting, and compliance requirements.
• Experience utilizing equity administration platforms such as Charles Schwab EquiView or comparable systems to manage end-to-end stock plan processes.
• Strong knowledge of SOX controls, ASC 718 requirements, audit support activities, and equity-related financial reporting practices.
• Proven ability to perform complex reconciliations, support close processes, and maintain a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Exceptional analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Customer-focused approach with excellent communication skills and a commitment to delivering outstanding support to employees and business partners.
• Demonstrated interest in leveraging automation, technology, and innovative approaches to improve processes and drive efficiency.
• Experience with global equity considerations and mobile employee taxation is highly desirable.
• Certified Equity Professional (CEP) designation, or active progress toward certification, is strongly preferred.

Compensation: (DOE)

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