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Archer · 3 weeks ago

Sr. Stock Plan Administrator Manager

San Jose, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$163K/yr - $204K/yr

7+ years exp

Archer is an aerospace company based in San Jose, California, focused on advancing sustainable air mobility through innovative aircraft design. They are seeking a dynamic Sr. Stock Plan Administrator Manager to oversee the company's global equity programs and stock administration processes, ensuring compliance and enhancing the overall equity administration function.

AerospaceAir TransportationElectric VehicleManufacturing

No H1B

Responsibilities

Manage all administration aspects of the Company’s global equity programs and employee stock purchase plan

Manage all daily and cyclical stock administration processes for grants, vests, terminations, etc. including all necessary reporting requirements

Responsible for public company equity requirements, including providing financial data for equity-based tables in the Proxy, 10-Q and 10-K; prepare and timely file all SEC required Forms 3, 4 and 5 for Section 16 Officers

Understand and have working knowledge and experience in application of accounting rules associated with stock-based compensation (ASC-718) and provide reports to both Finance and tax functions

Perform and coordinate all related tax reporting obligations for the company with regard to stock based compensation

Enhance the stock administration function, including improvements in process and implementing automated solutions for scalability

Manage the relationship and work closely with outside service providers, such as our equity systems vendor, transfer agent, and broker service providers

Develop and maintain effective control procedures over all aspects of the equity process

Provide employee education and respond to inquiries and requests regarding stock matters

Qualification

Equity administration experiencePublic company experienceCertified Equity Professional (CEP)Fidelity stock plan platformData integrity managementTax reporting obligationsSection 16 complianceCommunication skillsDetail-orientedOrganizational skillsCollaboration skillsProblem-solving skills

Required

7+ years of equity administration experience with Certified Equity Professional (CEP) preferred; public company experience required

Extensive skills and experience in working on and maintaining data integrity in a public company equity administration platform

Serve as a subject matter expert on equity plan obligations and work closely with leadership, process owners, business expansion partners, Legal, HR, Finance, Operations, Tax, & Payroll teams

Partner with internal and external business partners to research and provide input and recommendations on equity plan initiatives and policies

Develop and maintain policies and procedures; evaluation, recommendation, implementation, documentation

Collaborate with external vendors, such as brokers or transfer agents, to manage the transfer and administration of stock awards, including: grant/vest process management and statement generation; ensuring accurate tax withholding on equity awards with Payroll; assisting with Section 16 reporting with Legal; assisting in data preparation for Board of Directors approval; and acting as a central resource for external partner support

Highly detail-oriented and organized, with the ability to manage competing priorities and tight deadlines

In-depth knowledge of equity industry trends, vendors, and services available in the marketplace

Able to work independently and collaboratively with stakeholders, with a clear, solutions-oriented communication style

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex stock plan matters to employees at all levels

Section 16 tracking, reporting, compliance

Ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and handle confidential information with discretion

Experience with Fidelity stock plan administration platform

Ensure global compliance with equity-related tax withholding and reporting requirements across multiple jurisdictions

Play a key role in scaling and evolving equity programs, with high visibility and opportunities for growth as the company continues to expand

Stock award data integrity management