Axon · 1 month ago
Principal, Equity Compensation
Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$131K/yr - $210K/yr
7+ years expAxon is on a mission to Protect Life, focusing on critical safety and justice issues through their innovative products and software. The Principal of Equity Compensation will manage the company's equity plans and collaborate with various teams to ensure effective administration and reporting of stock compensation.
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Responsibilities
Manage the end-to-end administration of equity plans, including reviewing grants, exercises, releases and cancellations, reviewing monthly reconciliations, and monitoring share utilization with a strong collaboration among Accounting, Finance, Payroll, People Operations, Tax, and Legal teams
Partner with stakeholders on the continued evolution of our eXponential Stock Plan, which is an optional high-risk, high-reward employee stock plan designed to financially reward employees if the company excels
Implement best practices with effective controls and automate workstreams to enable efficient, accurate and timely processing of equity data
Maintain forecasting models for dilutive shares and assist with stock-based compensation expense forecasting
Coordinate with Payroll, Accounting and People Ops on the reporting of stock compensation for employee income purposes, both domestic and international
Act as liaison between officers, employees and brokers in setting up and maintaining 10b5-1 trading plans and transactions as needed
Review Forms 3 and 4 to report Section 16 officer and director transactions in SEC filings
Provide information for financial statement footnote disclosures, reconcile the balance sheet accounts related to common stock, additional paid in capital, and related employee taxes; and prepare quarterly equity rollforward
Perform other duties and ad hoc projects and reporting as requested
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business or related field
7+ years experience in Stock Administration, with experience in a public company
Excellent computer knowledge, including proficiency in Excel
Comprehensive knowledge of various types of equity awards and programs
Understanding of accounting standards related to equity compensation
Exceptional analytical and quantitative skills with a commitment to quality, accuracy and details
Excellent written and oral communication skills with an ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees and internal/external partners
Excellent interpersonal skills with high initiative, flexibility, and team approach to work
Acute attention to detail and well-developed organization and time management skills
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and high standards of ethics and integrity
Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Benefits
Competitive salary and 401k with employer match
Hybrid work schedule
Discretionary paid time off
Paid parental leave for all
Medical, Dental, Vision plans
Fitness Programs
Emotional & Mental Wellness support
Learning & Development programs
And yes, we have snacks in our offices
Company
Axon
Axon provides electronic control devices to law enforcement and corrections agencies.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2B2025-03-05Post Ipo Debt· $1.75B
2018-08-07Post Ipo Equity· $246M
2001-06-07IPO
Leadership Team
Jay Reitz
SVP Software Engineering
Anthony Baldoni
VP Strategic Initiatives
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